21 Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes We Love
From tomatoes to olive oil to salty cheese, the Mediterranean diet is where it's at.
1/21Greek Yogurt Labneh
Greek yogurt gets transformed into a bright fresh cheese in this Middle Eastern-style dish. Spread it onto toast with jam for breakfast, or serve as part of a cheese platter.
2/21Patatas Bravas with Pimentón Sauce
Double-frying is the trick to these creamy-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside potatoes. The first low-temperature fry gently cooks the potatoes through. The second dip in hotter oil browns them and crisps the outside.
3/21Shrimp Saganaki
Saganaki, a traditional Greek preparation named after the pan in which it’s prepared, is best served straight from the skillet, with plenty of toasted bread for scooping up the savory tomato sauce. If you can find them, wild American shrimp and high-quality Greek feta really make this dish special.
4/21Grilled Lamb Skewers with Carrots, Feta, and Mint
Marinated, grilled, and paired with tender carrots and a simple feta-mint condiment, these lamb skewers are the answer when you're looking for big flavor. For the most tender results, use meat cut from the top round of the leg of lamb, or trim around the connective tissue of a butterflied leg to get to the leaner meat.
Photo by Ditte Isager5/21Ajo Blanco
This version of white gazpacho, traditionally made with green grapes, is brightened with the addition of green apple.
Marcus Nilsson6/21Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti
This recipe makes more pesto than you'll need. Serve the extra with vegetables or fish, or spread it on sandwiches.
7/21Rosemary and Onion Focaccia
This rosemary focaccia bread recipe calls for chilling the dough overnight, so plan ahead.
8/21Spaghetti and Clams
Adapted from The River Cafe Classic Italian Cookbook by Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers, and Michael Joseph. Copyright Rose Gray 2009.
Romulo Yanes11/21Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil
Watch the video and learn how to make this recipe.
12/21Borlotti Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil
Adapted from The River Cafe Classic Italian Cookbook by Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers, and Michael Joseph. Copyright Rose Gray 2009.
13/21Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes
When cherry tomatoes are broiled in the oven, they burst and create their own fresh sauce for this simple sea bass recipe.
Danny Kim14/21Charred Eggplant and Tahini Spread
Quick and easy, this eggplant recipe gets a nutty boost from tahini.

