Content tagged with “Mediterranean” (Page 9)

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead of fried, so it has a fraction of...

Hearty Minestrone
This version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo,...

Berry-Ricotta Cheesecake
Here, low-fat ricotta blended with reduced-fat Neufchâtel cheese gives this lighter, Italian-inspired cheesecake a...

Baby Beet Greens with Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
This unusual salad ties together earthy greens, sweet-tart cranberries, smoky cheese and crunchy croutons with a spicy-...

Salsa Verde
Finely chopped fresh herbs, lemon and anchovy flavor this simple sauce. Try serving alongside most any grilled or...

White Bean Puree
Aromatic sage flavors this white bean puree.

Baked Figs with Raspberries & Yogurt Cream
Baked figs, warm from the oven, make a heavenly dessert with cool yogurt cream and juicy late-harvest raspberries.

Apricot Amaretti Mousse
Apricot puree flavors this healthy mousse; crumbled amaretti cookies are a nice textural contrast.

Veal Stew
Earthy portobello mushrooms add depth to this rich veal stew. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or orzo.

Tomato Bread
Tomato Bread is the Catalan version of bruschetta.

Polenta Crostini
Though bread is a great vehicle for dips, spreads and the like, you might want to think outside the box and try crispy...

Artichoke & White Bean Soup
Pureed artichokes and beans become luxuriously rich and creamy in this quick and simple soup. Make it a meal: Garlic-...

Fresh Spinach Pasta
Make your own spinach pasta with this step-by-step method.

Tofu Pesto
Replacing some of the oil used to make pesto with silken tofu yields a thick and creamy texture—and less fat.

Garlic-Yogurt Dressing
Garlic and fresh herbs star in this creamy yogurt-based dressing. Dip fresh vegetables in it for a quick snack.

Plum-Amaretti Gratin
Crunchy amaretti cookies top this plum gratin.

Black Bean & Olive Filling
Use this spiced black bean-and-olive filling to stuff tamales or combine with sauteed chard in tacos.

Ricotta & Chocolate Wafers
Crumbled chocolate wafer cookies add satisfying flavor and crunch to part-skim ricotta cheese.

Mediterranean Eggs
Capers, anchovy paste and fresh lemon juice add excitement to deviled eggs.

Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
Sweet raisins, honey and carrot juice balance the heat of crushed red pepper in this brightly colored vinaigrette.

Italian Vegetable Hoagies
This delightfully easy, and somewhat messy, sandwich packs a punch with sweet balsamic vinegar, artichoke hearts, red...

Grilled Lamb Chops with Eggplant Salad
Here we grill eggplant slices and red onion to toss in a salad with fresh mint and parsley to accompany grilled lamb...

Shrimp Saltimbocca with Polenta
Saltimbocca is an Italian word that literally means “jump mouth,” presumably because of its bold flavors. The dish is...

Moroccan Skirt Steak with Roasted Pepper Couscous
Thin cuts of beef, such as skirt steak or sirloin steak, cook very quickly when seared in a hot skillet—just right for...