Content tagged with “Mediterranean” (Page 11)

Salad of Lima Beans, Cured Ham & Mint
Cooking the lima beans with mint, chiles and sun-dried tomatoes infuses them with flavor. A bit of prosciutto, crunchy...

White Bean Soup (Fassoulatha)
A simple, rich stew of white beans. Serve with Mediterranean Tuna Panini.

Tomato Soup with Orzo & Basil
Chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese update canned tomato soup.

Tuscan Tuna & White Bean Salad
Juicy fresh tomatoes replace some of the usual olive oil in this traditional tuna and white bean salad.

Smoked Sausage Pizza
Smoked turkey sausage is a good substitute for higher-fat pork sausage; here it pairs with green bell pepper and onion...

Pesto
This pesto highlights the basil and pine nuts first and melds them together with just the right amount of freshly...

Liguarian Vegetable & Bread Salad
This is an ancient Ligurian salad in which all the ingredients were arranged in layers. Use whatever vegetables look...

Tagliatelle with Green Beans & Tomatoes
The green beans in this dish are cooked a very long time until they are soft enough to be twirled easily with the pasta...

Sicilian Fig Cookies
These Sicilian Christmas cookies are filled with dried fruit and almonds.

Butternut Squash Gratin with Gremolata & Golden Raisins
Slices of rich butternut squash are layered with a raisin-spiked gremolata—a classic combination of parsley, lemon zest...

Rigatoni & Spicy Sausage Casserole
Mushrooms have the perfect meaty texture to complement a modest amount of spicy Italian sausage in this baked rigatoni...

Fennel & Rice Soup
A triple shot of fennel—fresh fennel, fennel fronds and fennel seed—infuse this simple soup with rich flavor. Serve...

Tortellini in a Rosemary-Scented Broth
Infusing canned broth with garlic, rosemary and crushed red pepper adds a quick punch of flavor; storebought tortellini...

Ravioli-ohs!
These raviolis are filled with lightly-sweetened ricotta, lemon zest and currants and topped with raspberry sauce for a...

Mushroom & Butternut Squash Lasagna
Earthy mushrooms and sweet squash are layered in this tasty fall lasagna. Adding reconstituted dried porcini to the...

Greek Tomato Sauce
Red wine, black olives and fragrant oregano bring tomato sauce to new heights.

Sangria Sundaes
Fresh lime juice, clementines and orange marmalade combine with red wine for a sangria-inspired sauce. Serve while it...

Islander Salad (Insalata isolana)
Here, crisp lettuce is tossed with ripe tomatoes, potatoes, capers, basil and olives. Tomato juice is the secret...

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup
Whirl grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onion in a food processor with some vine-ripened tomatoes in this smoky...

Chickpea & Red Onion Salad
Slivered red onions, canned chickpeas and capers combine in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired salad. Make it a meal:...

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Gremolata
Gremolata, a mixture of herbs, garlic and lemon zest, is stuffed under the skin, contributing its extraordinary...

Tuscan White Bean Spread
Peppery greens and garlic enliven a creamy white bean puree; serve with crostini or breadsticks, strips of red bell...

Roast Chicken with Citrus & Thyme
The combination of citrus and thyme infuses both chicken and gravy with a fresh herb flavor.

Parmesan Bread
Flavorful Parmesan makes this homemade bread addictive.

Tomato-Vodka Sauce
Penne is the traditional pasta shape to serve with this mildly hot and smoky tomato-vodka sauce.