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Grilled Garlic Bread

Grilled Garlic Bread

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill to high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Spread the butter mixture generously on the baguette slices.
  4. 4 Place slices on the preheated grill and cook until butter is melted and bread is lightly brown, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

By ghada faris

Bear's Spinach Muffins

Bear's Spinach Muffins

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
  2. 2 Mix spinach, flour, eggs, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; divide evenly between prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.

By marvelous melo

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl until combined. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  3. 3 Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto bread; toss until bread is evenly coated with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake for 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula to form a compact rectangle on the baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and croutons are crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch tart pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place in the oven to warm up.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Mix chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  4. 4 Skim foam from the top of chickpea-water mixture. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix in onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add Gruyere cheese and mix well. Remove tart tin from oven and pour in chickpea mixture.
  5. 5 Bake it in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.

By Fioa

Chicken Caesar Toasts

Chicken Caesar Toasts

4.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. 2 Mince garlic in a food processor or blender. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, then strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2/3 of the garlic back into the oil, and reserve remaining garlic for the dressing.
  3. 3 Arrange bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Brush garlic oil over bread. Toast until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest and 2 Tbs. lemon juice, Worcestershire, grated Parmesan, and reserved garlic in a small bowl. (It can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
  4. 4 When ready to serve, toss dressing with chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with remaining 2 tsps. of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in remaining 1 Tb. lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. (Toasts can stand uncovered for up to 2 hours.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.

By Terri McCarrell

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and flaxseed meal in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray a 6-inch heat-proof inner pot with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Combine cornmeal, flour, nutritional yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add the flaxseed and water mixture, almond milk, and oil; stir until it just comes together with no lumps. Stir in jalapeno and pour into the prepared pot; place into the air fryer.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove the inner pot carefully with tongs, flip the cornbread, and continue to air fry until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia

Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  2. 2 Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  5. 5 Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  6. 6 Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

By Amy Beth McMaster

Chicken and Feta Burgers

Chicken and Feta Burgers

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chicken, oregano, tapenade, feta cheese, and garlic together in a bowl; form into 4 patties. Season burgers with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate with olive oil.
  3. 3 Cook patties until charred on bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and finish cooking, refraining from flattening with your spatula until no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes more. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels before serving.

By Jeanette

Parmesan-Roasted Tomatoes

Parmesan-Roasted Tomatoes

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomatoes in a bowl and toss gently with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and top each tomato half with Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until Parmesan cheese is melted and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Butch Chandler

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Grilled Mediterranean-Inspired Citrus Chicken Thighs

Grilled Mediterranean-Inspired Citrus Chicken Thighs

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By westcoastcook

Air Fryer Mediterranean Cauliflower

Air Fryer Mediterranean Cauliflower

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower florets into a large resealable bag. Drizzle with oil mixture, then shake gently to lightly coat evenly. Transfer cauliflower to the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  4. 4 Air-fry cauliflower, shaking basket every 4 to 5 minutes, until cauliflower is browned and edges are crispy, 12 to 15 minutes total. Place hot cauliflower in a serving bowl and top with feta cheese; toss gently to combine.

By France Cevallos

Feta Veggie Quiche

Feta Veggie Quiche

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line pie pan with pie crust, and place a double layer of aluminum foil over the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, and then remove foil. Continue baking until crust begins to set, about 5 to 7 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with milk and flour. Stir in onion, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into hot crust.
  3. 3 Bake quiche at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to one hour. Quiche is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cover edges of crust with foil if crusts begin to brown too quickly.

By betsdanforth

Easy Marinated Artichokes

Easy Marinated Artichokes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal the jar and shake until oil and lemon juice emulsify.
  2. 2 Remove the lid and add artichoke hearts. Seal again and shake until artichoke hearts are completely coated.
  3. 3 Serve immediately, or if you like them cold, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

By KnifeForkandaSpoon

Quick Vegetarian Egg-Lemon Soup with Brown Rice

Quick Vegetarian Egg-Lemon Soup with Brown Rice

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring soup occasionally, until rice is very tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs in a large bowl; add lemon juice. Ladle about 1 cup of hot soup into the egg-lemon mixture; pour slowly and stir constantly so that the eggs do not curdle.
  3. 3 Stir egg mixture into the soup in the saucepan. Season with dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes more.

By Just Joely

Gyros

Gyros

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Process red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Scoop onion into a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze it to release as much moisture as possible.
  3. 3 Return onion to the food processor. Add garlic and process until the garlic is well integrated. Blend in marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Gradually blend ground beef and ground lamb with the onion and seasoning mixture by alternately adding small amounts of each meat to the mixture and processing until well incorporated before adding the next batch.
  5. 5 Firmly pack the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, assuring no air pockets are trapped in the meat.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  7. 7 Drain grease and slice thinly to serve.

By Lan Sutton

Pan-Seared Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Pan-Seared Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make a horizontal slice in the center of each salmon fillet but do not cut all the way through.
  2. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook uncovered until tender, about 40 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3 Add sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and feta cheese to the blanched spinach; mix to combine. Divide evenly and stuff into the salmon "pockets." Season fillets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets, skin-sides down, in the hot skillet and sear for 5 minutes. Gently flip and sear the other sides for 5 minutes. Flip again to finish cooking, about 5 minutes more.

By Clarkad11

Turkish Orange Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

Turkish Orange Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
  2. 2 Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oranges. Grind fresh pepper over the salad and arrange black olives on top.

By Barbara Sauermann

Mediterranean Red Snapper

Mediterranean Red Snapper

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix parsley, olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Rinse red snappers and pat dry with paper towels. Cut 3 diagonal slits across the top of each fish, cutting almost to the bone. Season the cavities with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Rub the parsley mixture on the inside and top of the fish, pushing the mixture into the slits. Place the fish in the center of the grill pan; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Place the grill pan in the Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven and press "Auto Cook." Select the Fish setting, 3, and 1-pound serving. Cook until an instead-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed. Serve with lemon slices.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Sausage Spanakopita Triangles

Sausage Spanakopita Triangles

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
35 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add spinach, green onions, and pepper flakes; cook until spinach is thawed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Off heat, stir in ricotta and feta cheeses; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Unwrap phyllo dough; cover with a damp towel to keep from drying out.
  5. 5 Place 1 phyllo sheet, working with 1 sheet at a time and keeping remaining sheets covered, on a flat work surface; brush ½ of sheet with melted butter. Fold sheet in half lengthwise; place ¼ to ½ cup sausage filling in top-left corner. Fold bottom-left corner over filling into a triangle shape. Continue folding edge over edge to end of dough, and a triangle is formed. Place triangle on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets, melted butter, and sausage filling.
  6. 6 Brush triangles with melted butter.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By Wanderzest

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
  3. 3 Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.

By cheesemite

Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

By Lena

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple of feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture is thick and smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By Evie

Spicy Greek Salad Dressing

Spicy Greek Salad Dressing

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil in a fine stream into yogurt mixture while constantly mixing with a whisk or in a food processor. Whisk Sriracha hot sauce into yogurt mixture; fold in feta cheese. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

By Nerissa RDH

Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
80 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken thighs in a large bowl; season with black pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. 3 Stuff each cherry pepper generously with Italian sausage. Set aside.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in pan and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and brown other side, about 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan.
  5. 5 Cook onion in the Dutch oven with pinch of salt over medium-high heat; cook and stir until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in garlic, herbes de Provence, and crushed red pepper.
  6. 6 Stir in pepperoncini and juices; cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. 7 Place chicken, skin-side up, in a single layer on top of the onions and pepperoncinis in the Dutch oven. Pour stock into the pan until almost covering the chicken.
  8. 8 Sprinkle artichoke hearts, olives, and stuffed cherry peppers over top of chicken.
  9. 9 Return to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
  10. 10 Cover and roast in preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and liquid is bubbling, about 1 hour.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped basil, oregano, and marjoram.

By John Mitzewich