Mediterranean Cuisine Recipes

Main Dishes

Salmon Verde

This stunning meal comes together quickly on a single baking sheet and is brimming with fresh flavor and wholesome appeal. Minimal ingredients and low effort, it’s equally perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining.   The vibrant color palette is this easy meal’s first attention grabber. My husband thinks it looks Christmas-y, while a friend…

Pastas

Pasta with Speedy Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce

An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal.   Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a…

Main Dishes

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls

Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork.   Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family…

Beverages, Cocktails

Sangria Spritz

Enjoy the fruity, sweet-tart flavor of classic sangria in this light, refreshing, 3-ingredient spritz – and then customize according to season with your favorite fruit garnishes.   The concept of a spritz dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans; it is believed that wine was often diluted with water to keep people from becoming…

Pizzas

Stromboli Bombs or Mini Calzones

All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket – with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy meal. Just add a salad or vegetable of choice!   Sisters Grace and Evie are back for the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, with a…

Main Dishes

Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)

A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Need a lightning-fast meal? Look no further than your air fryer and this easy salmon recipe. No air fryer? No problem. Salmon doesn’t take too much longer to cook…

Appetizers

Spanish Tapas Board

Elevate your charcuterie game with this epic Spanish tapas board, which comes together easily, looks stunning, and is loaded with savory bites. Perfect for any occasion, from New Year’s celebrations and game days to girls’ nights and book clubs. Optional extras will make it a meal.   Charcuterie boards are popular for good reason. They…

Appetizers, Snacks

Spanish-Style Marinated Olives

An impressive appetizer recipe that takes five minutes to prep and adds something special to any cocktail hour, cheese board, or antipasto platter. Irresistibly snack-worthy and giftable too!   For many of us, olives plucked straight from the jar are incredibly satisfying. They are salty, meaty, and even deliver a dose of monounsaturated fats, fiber,…

Appetizers, Breakfast, Side Dishes

Spanish Tortilla

Make this traditional Spanish dish in your own kitchen with a few basic ingredients and enjoy it as a light meal, a satisfying snack, or a filling addition to a Spanish-themed charcuterie board.   In Spain it’s called a tortilla Española, sometimes a tortilla de patata. The name translates to Spanish tortilla or potato omelet,…

Casseroles

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers. You won’t miss the noodles!      Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional noodles in this hearty lasagna, which is brimming with colorful vegetables, a trifecta of cheeses, flavorful sauce, and…

Pizzas, Soups and Stews

Pizza Soup

Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste – just like your favorite pizza!   Grace and Evie are back for another edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re sharing a longtime family favorite that redefines pizza night!    Pizza soup is…

Appetizers, Side Dishes

Air Fryer Polenta Fries (with oven option)

A tube of prepared polenta and simple seasonings are the key to these irresistible bites. Serve the quick and easy recipe as an appetizer or side dish and watch them disappear!    Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these golden bites are as irresistible as they are versatile.  Based off my Polenta…

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