Meatless Mediterranean

Adding a drained can of artichoke hearts to our basic hummus recipe adds a new and delicious flavor twist. When possible, I like to buy the ...

This is a variation on our recipe for Mock Chicken with Dijon-Cognac Cream Sauce . Here, instead of serving the sauce atop a mock chicken br...

For this healthy snack, I started with our recipe for Dates Stuffed with Cream Cheese and simply added some lightly toasted almond slices o...

This recipe makes an inexpensive and easy side dish that's great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Roasting makes the onions swee...

My Italian grandmother always made these cauliflower fritters on Christmas Eve, as a vegetable side dish in the Feast of the Seven Fishes . ...

I've always liked the egg/onion combination in Chinese Egg Foo Young. Here is a Mediterranean-style version. This frittata features ing...

In this recipe, strawberries are spiked with Grand Marnier, which adds a rich orange flavor with the smooth kick of a good liqueur. When fre...

This pasta recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and nutritious. The subtle tang of the sun-dried tomatoes beautifully compliments the earthi...

These crostini are easy to make, but are elegant and delicious enough to serve to your most sophisticated guests. The crunch of the walnuts,...

Roasting broccoli adds an earthy depth to its flavor, and the addition of some thinly sliced garlic provides a delightful kick. I know some ...

This delightful salad is festive enough for your holiday buffet table, but easy enough to enjoy anytime. While you can use a purchased balsa...

I grew up eating the classic candied acorn squash baked with butter and brown sugar. In this recipe, I started with that basic idea and dres...

I think of dates as "nature's candy". Stuffing them with Neufchatel or cream cheese creates an easy, healthy, and delicious de...

This recipe was inspired by a chicken dish I enjoyed at a fine restaurant many years ago when I was an omnivore. I created my own version an...

I love mushrooms, and this is one of my favorite ways of stuffing them. Offering a bite-size taste of the Mediterranean, these mushrooms are...

This elegant dish combines two of our favorite recipes - our Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts and our Pan-Grilled Polenta Rounds . Baby ...

I always keep a tube or two of polenta in my pantry. Slicing it up and lightly browning the slices on the stove results in an easy and delic...

This recipe was inspired by a pizza I enjoyed at a Philadelphia bistro many years ago. The bistro is no longer there, but I never forgot th...

The idea for these sandwiches came to me as I was browsing the produce section of my favorite grocery store. The portobello mushrooms looked...

This was adapted (and vegetarianized) from a chicken recipe in The Frog/Commissary Cookbook , which features recipes from some restaurants h...

I usually cook my broccoli in olive oil, but now and then I crave a change of pace and make this recipe. The sweetness of the butter and the...

This is one of my favorite pasta sauces to make when fresh basil is in season. Even off-season, fresh basil is now available in many supe...

For this recipe, I started with our popular Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta , added shredded mozzarella, and heated it under the ...

This recipe was inspired by our popular recipe for Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts . This version omits the raisins, for those people who...

This quick and easy recipe contains some of the most classic and popular flavors of the Mediterranean. It's one of my favorite comfo...

Mixing some chopped zucchini into a classic hummus recipe adds extra flavor, color, and nutrition to a favorite Middle Eastern dip. Serve wi...

For this recipe, I started with our classic Potato Salad with Olive Oil and Parsley and added some sliced Kalamata olives for a salty, brin...

This healthy recipe features the flavors of Greece. It works well as either an appetizer, an entree, or a side dish. Serve with Pan-Grilled ...

This recipe was inspired by a salad called the Spensa at Saladworks , a regional cafeteria-style restaurant chain specializing in fresh s...

I created this recipe many years ago, when I was a teenager and was always looking for delicious and satisfying low-calorie dishes. This ...