Mediterranean Recipes

Tender beef, crumbled to perfection, blends with aromatic garlic. Crunchy cabbage and bell peppers add freshness. Savory sauce, infused with soy sauce and rice vinegar, enriches each bite. Black pepper and red pepper flakes ignite subtle heat. Green onions add delicate crunch and oniony zest. Stir-fried to perfection, this dish is flavorful and protein packed to delight your senses, and harmonizes flavors and textures. Serve with steaming rice or noodles for a satisfying meal!

Ingredients:
• ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef🍖
• 3 garlic cloves, minced🧄
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips🫑
• ½ head of cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)🍈
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup water🍶
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste🧂
• 2 green onions, sliced and divided

Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Pan
• Heat vegetable oil and sesame seed oil in large skillet/wok over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Cook Beef
• Add ground beef; cook/crumble until browned (5-7 minutes).
• Add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add Vegetables
• Stir in red bell pepper strips and shredded cabbage.
• Cook until tender but crisp (5 minutes).
Step 4: Make Sauce
• Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water in small bowl.
• Stir until cornstarch dissolves.
Step 5: Combine and Season
• Pour sauce into skillet with beef/vegetables.
• Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
• Stir/cook for 2-3 minutes (sauce thickens).
Step 6: Finish with Green Onions
• Stir in half of sliced green onions.
Step 7: Serve
• Transfer to serving dish.
• Garnish with remaining green onions.
• Serve hot with rice/noodles.

Timings:
• Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
• Total Time: 29-40 minutes

Enjoy your Savory Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry!

Indulge in guilt-free snacking pleasure! Tender cauliflower transformed into crunchy delight. Parmesan cheese and garlic powder infuse rich, savory flavors. Fresh parsley adds bright, herbaceous notes. Delicate, lacy texture shatters with each bite. This is the perfect snack or accompaniment to dips and spreads.

Ingredients:
• 1 average head of cauliflower (approximately 3 lbs)
• 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese🧀
• 1 tsp garlic powder🧄
• 1 tbsp dry parsley
• Salt (optional)🧂

Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Step 2: Prepare Cauliflower
• Remove leaves and core from cauliflower.
• Separate into florets and process into rice-like texture.
Step 3: Cook Cauliflower
• Microwave cauliflower for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Cool slightly.
• Squeeze out moisture using kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Step 4: Mix Ingredients
• Combine cooked cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley.
• Stir thoroughly.
Step 5: Form Crisps
• Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet.
• Flatten into thin discs.
Step 6: Bake Crisps
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Flip halfway through.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
• Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes.
• Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Timings:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Total Time: 47-62 minutes

Enjoy your Crispy Cauliflower Parmesan Crisps!

A refreshing symphony of crunchy textures and tangy flavors. Sweet, crisp apples harmonize with emerald green cabbage. Creamy dressing infused with zesty lemon and hint of sugar. Poppy seeds add delicate crunch. Freshly ground black pepper elevates each bite. Chilling allows flavors to meld, creating a cohesive delight. This dish is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, picnics, or everyday meals.

Ingredients:
For the Slaw:
• 4½ cups thinly sliced red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces🍎
• 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage🍈
For the Dressing:
• 1 cup sour cream🥣
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice🍋
• 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• ¾ teaspoon salt🧂
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Apples and Cabbage
• Thinly slice red apples into bite-sized pieces.
• Finely shred green cabbage.
Step 2: Combine Apples and Cabbage
• Mix apples and cabbage in large bowl.
Step 3: Make Dressing
• Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Combine Slaw and Dressing
• Pour dressing over apple-cabbage mixture.
• Toss until slaw is evenly coated.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Stir before serving.

Timings:
• Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
• Cook/Chill Time: 40-45 minutes
• Total Time: 44-52 minutes

Enjoy your Crispy Apple Coleslaw!

Crispy taco shells overflowing with flavorful delights. Tender chicken, seasoned to perfection, blends with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Refried beans add creamy texture. Melted cheese binds flavors together. The toppings add vibrant colors and zest. Aromatic blend of Mexican spices fills the air. Every bite transports you to a fiesta of flavors!

Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pound shredded cooked chicken🍗
• 1 ounce taco seasoning
• ½ cup diced onion🧅
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes fully drained (1 can)🍅
• 4.5 ounces diced green chiles fully drained (1 can)🥫
• 10 hard taco shells🌮
• 8 ounces refried beans (½ can)🥫
• 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese🧀
Optional Toppings:
• Sliced jalapeños
• Sour cream🥫
• Salsa
• Shredded lettuce🥬
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Prepare Baking Dish
• Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 3: Cook Chicken Mixture
• Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
• Cook diced onion until translucent (2-3 minutes).
• Stir in chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles.
• Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare Taco Shells
• Place taco shells in baking dish, standing up.
• Bake shells for 5 minutes to crisp up.
Step 5: Assemble Tacos
• Spoon refried beans into each taco shell.
• Top with chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
Step 6: Bake
• Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese melts and shells brown.
Step 7: Serve
• Top with jalapenos, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and salsa (optional).

Timings:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time:
• Preheating oven: 5 minutes
• Cooking onion: 2-3 minutes
• Cooking chicken mixture: 5-8 minutes
• Baking taco shells: 5 minutes
• Baking assembled tacos: 7-10 minutes
Total Time: 39-53 minutes

Enjoy your juicy Tacos!

Tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in creamy richness. Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise blend in velvety harmony. Seasonings add subtle depth and aroma. Chicken cooks to perfection, and falls apart at the touch of a fork. Flavors meld together in delightful symphony. This dish satisfies cravings for comfort food!

Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts🍗
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese🧀
• 1 tsp salt🧂
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp minced garlic🧄
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2: Prepare Topping
• Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings in small bowl.
Step 3: Prepare Chicken
• Spray baking dish with non-sticking baking spray.
• Place chicken breasts in baking dish.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
• Spread mayonnaise mixture on top of chicken breasts.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 5: Serve
• Serve chicken warm.

Timings:
• Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
• Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
• Total Time: 59-64 minutes

Enjoy your juicy Chicken!

Toasted bagels transformed into creamy, cheesy delights. Spinach and artichoke hearts blend in perfect harmony. Mozzarella and Parmesan melt together in golden bliss. Garlic and parsley add subtle depth. Red pepper flakes ignite a touch of heat. Soft, chewy bagels provide the perfect base. This is a comforting and satisfying snack or light meal, and is perfect for brunch gatherings!

Ingredients:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. finely chopped artichoke hearts
• 1/2 c. finely chopped spinach🥬
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided🧀
• 1/2 c. freshly grated parmesan🧀
• 1 garlic clove, minced🧄
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt🧂
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bagels, halved🥯

Directions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Line medium cooking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare Filling
• Combine cream cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, mozzarella (2/3 cup), Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
• Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Step 3: Assemble Bagels
• Place bagels cut side up on baking sheet.
• Spread spinach-and-artichoke mixture on each bagel.
• Top with remaining mozzarella.
Step 4: Bake
• Bake until bagels are warmed through and cheese is melty (10-12 minutes).
• Broil if desired.
Step 5: Serve
• Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.
• Serve warm.

Timings:
Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
Cook Time:
• Preheating oven: 5 minutes
• Preparing filling: 3-4 minutes
• Assembling bagels: 2-3 minutes
• Baking: 10-12 minutes
• Broiling (optional): 1-2 minutes
Total Time: 31-40 minutes

Enjoy your tasty Bagels!

Nourishing bowls filled with vibrant, roasted vegetables. Tender broccoli, sweet potatoes, and caramelized onions. Crispy chickpeas add satisfying crunch. Creamy Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing brings everything together. Sweet and tangy, with hints of lemon and apple cider, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors. It’s healthy and wholesome, satisfies cravings for nutritious, plant-based cuisine, and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:
• 2 cups broccoli florets🥦
• 2 cups brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 medium-large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)🥔
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 onion, sliced🧅
• 1 dash of garlic powder🧄
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice🍋
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Salt, to taste🧂
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Drizzle of olive oil
• 1/2 cup water🍶

Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Vegetables
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Arrange broccoli, onion, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potato on baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Toss to coat evenly.
Step 2: Roast Vegetables
• Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway.
• Check for tenderness and caramelization.
Step 3: Prepare Chickpeas
• Spread chickpeas on separate baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Roast chickpeas for 15 minutes, until crispy.
Step 4: Make Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing
• Whisk tahini, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and water.
• Adjust consistency with water; season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Assemble Bowls
• Divide roasted veggies and chickpeas into serving bowls.
• Drizzle Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing over top.
Step 6: Serve
• Serve bowls warm.
• Offer extra dressing on side (optional).

Timings:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time:
• Roasting vegetables: 20-25 minutes
• Roasting chickpeas: 15 minutes
• Preparing dressing: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50-60 minutes

Enjoy your Veggie and Chickpea Bowl!

Tender ravioli wrapped in delicate pasta, fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes burst with flavor, garlic and herbs infuse the dish with aromatic charm. Light, zesty sauce simmers with chicken broth and lemon. Parmesan cheese adds richness. Flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs shine. This dish is comforting, yet elegant, and perfect for springtime gatherings!

Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved🍅
• 3 cloves garlic, minced🧄
• Salt and pepper to taste🧂
• 1/4 cup chicken broth🫕
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice🍋
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving🧀
• 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli

Directions:
Step 1: Cook Ravioli
• Cook ravioli according package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook Asparagus
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus; cook 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Garlic
• Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to skillet.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
Step 4: Prepare Sauce
• Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
• Bring to simmer; cook 2 minutes.
Step 5: Combine Ravioli and Sauce
• Add cooked ravioli to skillet.
• Gently toss with vegetables and sauce.
Step 6: Add Herbs and Cheese
• Stir in fresh basil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
• Cook 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Step 7: Serve
• Serve ravioli hot.
• Top with additional Parmesan cheese (optional).

Timings:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Calories: 350 kcal

Servings: 4

Enjoy your tasty Ravioli!

Pan-seared salmon, glazed with sweet teriyaki, creamy avocado and fluffy rice. Fresh scallions and sesame seeds add crunch. Pickled ginger’s tangy surprise. This dish is healthy, delicious, and visually stunning. Every layer is a delight for the senses!

Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
•1 pound salmon fillet🍣
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce🍶
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder🧄
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
For the Rice:
• 1 cup sushi rice🍚
• 1 1/2 cups water
For the Avocado:
• 1 avocado, sliced🥑
For the Toppings:
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup pickled ginger

Instructions:
Step 1: Cook Rice
•  Cook rice according to package directions.
Step 2: Marinate Salmon
• Mix teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
• Marinate salmon for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Cook Salmon
• Grill or pan-sear salmon until cooked through.
Step 4: Prepare Salmon
• Slice cooked salmon into thin pieces.
Step 5: Assemble
• Place a layer of rice on a plate.
• Top with sliced salmon, avocado, scallions, sesame seeds, and pickled ginger.
Optional Tips:
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.
• Substitute sushi rice with brown rice or quinoa.
• Serve with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping.

Timings:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time:
• Cooking rice: 15-20 minutes (varies by method)
• Marinating salmon: 30 minutes (minimum)
• Cooking salmon: 4-6 minutes (grilling) or 3-4 minutes (pan-searing)
• Assembling: 5 minutes
Total Time: 54-71 minutes

Enjoy your Teriyaki Salmon Avocado Rice Stack!

Tender chicken breasts smothered in rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Flavorful mushrooms and fresh spinach add depth. Soft, golden onions and aromatic garlic. Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes ignite. A comforting, indulgent dish, which satisfies your cravings for creamy, cheesy goodness. This dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights.

Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
• Salt and pepper to taste🧂
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped🧅
• 3 cloves garlic, minced🧄
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach🥬
• 1 cup heavy cream🥫
• 1/2 cup chicken broth🥣
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese🧀
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:
Step 1: Season and Cook Chicken
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from skillet; set aside.
Step 2: Soften Onion and Garlic
• In same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes.
• Add minced garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Cook Mushrooms and Spinach
• Add sliced mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes, until browning.
• Stir in fresh spinach; cook until wilted.
Step 4: Prepare Creamy Sauce
• Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to simmer.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Cook until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
Step 5: Combine and Serve
• Return chicken to skillet; spoon creamy sauce over.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Timings:
Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
Cook Time:
• Chicken: 10-14 minutes (5-7 minutes per side)
• Onion and garlic: 4-5 minutes
• Mushrooms: 5 minutes
• Spinach: 1-2 minutes
• Creamy sauce: 5-6 minutes
• Combining and heating: 2-3 minutes
Total Time: 37-50 minutes

Enjoy!