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...
White Fish Stew (Bianco) A whole head of garlic, minced, gives this simple Greek fisherman’s stew gutsy flavor, but don’t worry—it mellows out...
Chicken Shawarma for Two Shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich made with sliced seasoned meat. This recipe for two features chicken, along with...
Chicken Shawarma Shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich made with sliced seasoned meat. This version features chicken, along with a...
Braised Greens & Cannellini Bean Panini A creamy spread of cannellini beans cooked with onion, garlic and white wine is the perfect match for tender braised...
Ribollita Soup Ribollita, a traditional hearty Tuscan soup, typically uses day-old bread to add body and thicken the broth. This...
Pasta alle Erbe Lidia Bastianich’s rustic pasta recipe from Umbria would typically be made with foraged greens, but certainly chard,...
Niçoise Egg Salad Green beans, tuna and olives make this Niçoise-style egg salad recipe substantial. Serve it over salad greens.
Quick Giardiniera This quickly pickled, spicy Italian salad of mixed sliced vegetables is great for an antipasto platter, served with...
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...