Salmon Roasted with Tomatoes & Olives Although you can use any firm-fleshed fish, such as halibut or cod, salmon is especially pretty with the roasted...
Couscous Paella Soup for Two This soup recipe for two is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of paella, but unlike paella it's simple...
Couscous Paella Soup This soup is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of paella, but unlike paella it's simple enough for a speedy...
Feta & Spinach Couscous Patties Feta, spinach and dill flavor these tofu patties. Slice some lemon wedges and pick up some whole-wheat pita bread to...
Pepper & Sopressata Bruschetta We love the taste of these zesty Italian-style one-bite appetizers—topped with sopressata, red pepper spread and fresh...
Feta & Cucumber Nip Crunchy pita chips make the perfect base for this ultra-quick olive, cucumber and feta appetizer. If you can’t find...
Seven-Hour Leg of Lamb A seven-hour leg of lamb is a traditional technique for slow-cooking lamb until it is fall-off-the-bone tender and...
Whole Roasted Fish in a Salt Crust Roasting a whole large fish in a salt crust might seem scary, but it’s actually quite simple. It’s just a matter of...
Mozzarella en Carrozza Loosely translated as “mozzarella in a carriage,” Mozzarella en Carrozza is a fried mozzarella sandwich with a pungent...
Turkey Lasagna Finely chopped mushrooms, carrot, celery and onion practically melt into the turkey filling in this healthy makeover of...
Mussels with Tomatoes & White Wine You’ll feel like you’re dining in a French bistro when you sit down to a bowl of these mussels, flavored with fennel,...
Baked Stuffed Eggplant These stuffed eggplants are filled with peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes. Serve along with olives, hummus, warm pita...
Skillet Moussaka In Greece, moussaka is made with beef or lamb, layers of sliced eggplant and a creamy béchamel sauce all baked together...
Sicilian Caponata This caponata is a vibrant mixture of fresh vegetables, including eggplant, onion, celery and tomatoes. Olives, capers...
Braised Lamb Shanks & Eggplant This slow-cooked lamb and eggplant stew melts in your mouth. Sumac, a lemony-flavored spice, gives the dish a fruity,...
Sicilian Olive Chicken This saucy one-skillet chicken dish is full of tomatoes, spinach, olives and capers. Try Kalamata olives in place of...
Fresh Tomato & Black Olive Pizza Fresh tomato slices and chopped olives make a simple topping for this easy homemade pizza. If you want something more...
Scallop Scampi with Peppers Use a mixture of bell peppers for a colorful (and vitamin C-packed) scallop stir-fry. Pat the scallops dry with a paper...
Pork Spedini with Mushrooms & Bruschetta Throughout Italy you will find kebabs called spedini: skewers of various meats often combined with bread cubes. In this...
Italian Mussels & Pasta This combination of mussels with plenty of garlic, parsley, saffron and white wine was inspired by the Venetian soup...
Penne alla Primavera Penne tossed with spring vegetables, such as carrots, morel mushrooms, asparagus, peas and fava beans, along with loads...
Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves Anything but traditional, these grape leaves are stuffed with ground turkey and quinoa flavored with bits of sun-dried...
Tomato & Spinach Dinner Strata This yummy lasagna-inspired casserole has cheese, vegetables, eggs and marinara sauce but uses sturdy whole-grain bread...
Miso-Garlic-Roasted Tofu Caesar Salad In this hearty version of the classic romaine salad, miso does double duty as a marinade for the roasted tofu and a...
Italian Salsa Verde Not to be confused with Mexican salsa, this traditional Italian sauce is full of fresh herbs, capers, lemon, garlic and...