Mediterranean

Browse our selection of delicious Mediterranean recipes, from Italian classics to French-inspired dishes! Reader favorites include poached cod in tomato sauce, ricotta gnocchi with lemon butter, and mushroom ragu.

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A bowl of lemon pesto with a spoon in it.

Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

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Salted Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella-Inspired)

This salted chocolate hazelnut spread is rich and luxurious, with a toasty, nutty flavor and deep notes of cocoa. Enjoy...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

A bowl of pomodoro sauce with a wooden spoon in it.

Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

A bowl of crab stew with potatoes, fish, and other vegetables, topped with a dollop of yogurt.

Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu

Looking for something a little different this year? Try my delicious seven-course collection of flavorful, eclectic dishes fit for the...

A buckwheat crepe on a plate folded into a triangle topped with jam and brie cheese.

Buckwheat Crêpes (French-Inspired)

These French-inspired buckwheat crêpes are light, nutty, and versatile enough for sweet and savory applications. Adapted from David Lebovitz, they're...

A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

A bowl with a thick, pale yellow, creamy sauce dotted with black pepper and wooden spoon in it.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

Nests of pappardelle pasta dusted in semolina flour on a baking sheet.

Homemade Pappardelle Pasta

This homemade pappardelle pasta recipe yields a silky and luxurious texture with just a bit of chew. With my easy...

A bowl of tzatziki with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh dill.

Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Inspired by the versions from my favorite restaurants, this Greek tzatziki recipe features creamy yogurt infused with lemon, garlic, dill,...

A bowl of creme fraiche with a wooden spoon in it.

How to Make Crème Fraîche (2-Ingredients!)

This silky homemade crème fraîche recipe requires very little prep and only two ingredients: heavy cream and buttermilk. With my...

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

This creamy lobster pasta is my new favorite special occasion meal, perfect for the holidays or a special Valentine's Day...

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

This is the *best* shrimp scampi without wine, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp in a silky, garlicky lemon butter sauce. It's...

A bowl of white bean dip topped with olives and fresh herbs with fresh fruit in the background.

White Bean Dip with Spiced Olives Recipe

This satisfying white bean dip recipe features garlicky white beans processed until smooth and creamy topped with a delicious mixture...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

Creamy cooked white beans in a golden broth flecked with spices.

Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans

These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! After cooking dozens...

A bowl of fish in a tomato sauce with fresh herbs and alliums on top.

Tomato Poached Fish with Fennel and Orange

You'll love this impressive and easy recipe for tomato poached fish in an aromatic tomato sauce flecked with fennel, chili...

A large slab of focaccia on a metal baking sheet next to a few individual pieces.

Samin Nosrat’s Ligurian Focaccia (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Featured in the Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat's focaccia recipe is crispy on the outside with a...