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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

Everybody Loves Pilaf

Everybody Loves Pilaf

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
47 min
Total
57 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and stir in spaghetti; cook until coated with melted butter and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until rice is tender until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Mix toasted pine nuts and parsley into the rice mixture.

By ebrinx

Simple Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Simple Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumber slices, radish slices, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over the cucumber salad. Stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

By Fioa

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Roast Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Roast Turkey Breast

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
450 min
Total
470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place turkey breast, onion, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup chicken broth, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crock of a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and flour in a small bowl; whisk until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on Low for 30 more minutes.

By Chris Dede

Feta Tapenade

Feta Tapenade

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend Kalamata olives, green olives, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Slowly drizzle olive oil into the olive mixture while stirring. Fold feta cheese into the mixture. Season the tapenade with black pepper; stir.

By Richard Elsom

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place flatbreads on a broiling pan.
  2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Top pre-baked flatbreads with a thin layer of hummus; make sure it's a thin layer or else pizzas will be soggy. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top. Place bell peppers and onion on the flatbreads, evenly spaced. Top with Colby-Jack cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and dill.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and the edges are nice and brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Katie

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle and toss with olive oil. Season with basil and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.

By BigDaddy

Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
43 min
Total
63 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer sausage to a plate.
  2. 2 Cook bacon to the same pot until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain, leaving about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in the pot. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Return sausage and bacon back into the pot; stir in chicken broth, water, and bouillon cube. Season with pepper and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add kale and half-and-half; simmer until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Jessica Grantham