The commercial version of this creamy fish dip—a familiar sight in many Mediterranean refrigerators—is a pale shadow of the real thing. In Greece, the basis is tarama—the salted, pressed roe of the sole.
Author: chefalice
Polenta is the perfect foundation for this light dish. The salty prosciutto is complemented by the creamy mozzarella, with the pesto adding a hint of warm Italian summers.
This simple stir-fry is light, yet full of flavor and color. The lime gives it an added zing that pairs well with the sweetness of the toasted cashews and crunchy vegetables.
This dish gives Middle Eastern bulgur wheat a Mediterranean character.
A tasty grain mixed with salty feta and fresh beans. The ingredients for the salsa are all rich sources of Vitamin C, so serve as quickly as possible.
In this quick recipe, sirloin steak is stir-fried with a homemade sauce and fresh vegetables. Served over whole-grain freekeh, it makes for a healthy alternative to the traditional beef stir-fry.
Warmed pita bread makes a fitting and delicious accompaniment to these mezze salads. Mezze are little dishes of vegetables, salads, olives, and suchlike that are standard features of meals all over the Middle East.
In this satisfying dish, shrimp and asparagus are stir-fried in a light white wine sauce and served over creamy, cheesy polenta. Quick and easy, it is perfect for dinner or even impressing your friends!
A fresh take on fish cakes, the peppers and quinoa add a whole new dimension to this quick recipe. Serve these easy-to-make cakes with a light tossed salad for a delicious and filling meal.
This type of sushi requires no rolling and is very easy to make. Daikon is low in calories but high in vitamin C. Its enzymes help digest raw fish.