20 spiced mediterranean Recipes

tilapia fillets (any boneless fish works, e.g. haddock, sole), egg (binding agent, may need two if they are smaller), lemon, fresh thyme sprig (a few will do, more for garnish or decor), flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, spices (any that you like!), vegetable oil (for frying )

olive oil, red pepper, thinly sliced, green pepper, thinly sliced, yellow pepper, thinly sliced, chickpeas, drained, artichoke hearts, drained, avocado, peeled and sliced, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped, spice mix, chopped parsley, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste

plain greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt, ground cinnamon, orange peel (orange part only), butter, sugar, dried pitted whole mediterranean-style apricots (about 3 cups), halved crosswise, orange juice, cognac or other brandy, toasted natural unsalted pistachios, fresh mint

salt, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground nutmeg, black pepper

olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, cumin, powdered ginger, cinnamon, chicken stock, water, grain white rice, dried apricot, chopped, chopped green onion

dry white wine, divided, sun-dried tomato halves, packed without oil, orange juice, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, olive oil, divided, salt, divided, grated orange rind, garlic cloves, crushed, tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick ), chopped pitted greek olives, coarsely ground black pepper, hot cooked angel hair (about 4 oz uncooked pasta), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

stewing beef or 2 lbs lamb, cut into 1 inch pieces, onions, chopped, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, minced parsley, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and pureed (enough to equal approximately 1 lb) or 1 (1 lb) can plum tomato, pureed, sugar, white wine, cinnamon (personal preference), dried oregano (mediterranean is best), bay leaf, whole cloves (as in the spice )

tb extra-virgin olive oil , plus more for garnish, onion, medium diced, garlic, pressed, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, heaping tsp sweet paprika, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, drained and rinsed well, vegetable broth or chicken broth, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, pre-washed baby spinach, you can add a few other vegetables like carrots , squash, etc... if you wish

frozen steak-style french fries, dried mediterranean seasoning , like spice islands, mayonnaise, shallots, peeled and finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, dijon mustard, mashed anchovy, pepper

pork chops, with bone, mediterranean spiced sea salt, rosemary, onion and herb seasoning mix, olive oil (for coating ), salt and pepper

fine ground beef, fine ground lamb, onion, peeled, finely grated (i mince it), garlic, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper, baguette or 8 small pita bread, shallots, peeled, thinly sliced, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, tomatoes, thinly sliced, whole fresh cilantro leaves, plain greek yogurt

cornish game hen (about 1 1/2 lb), halved, greek spice blend, clementines, marinated artichoke hearts, pitted assorted mediterranean olives, dry white wine

spiced bouquet garni (leaves from 1 fresh rosemary branch; two 5-inch-long strips orange peel; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns), orange juice, dried apricots (preferably whole mediterranean; about 12 oz), dried tart cherries, golden raisins, dry white wine, sugar

precooked chicken breasts, diced, romaine hearts, english cucumber, sliced, chopped kalamata olives, red onion, diced, red wine vinaigrette, greek seasoning (recommended : spice islands), crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for garnish, roma tomatoes, sliced, for garnish

dry white wine, divided, sun-dried tomatoes , packed without oil, orange juice, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, olive oil, divided, salt, divided, grated orange rind, garlic cloves, crushed, tuna steaks (each steak should be about 1-inch thick and weigh 6 oz each), chopped pitted greek olives, fresh coarse ground black pepper, hot cooked angel hair pasta, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

bacon, stalk celery chopped, chopped fresh parsley, evaporated milk, onion, chopped, mediterranean sea salt and italian spices, potatoes, milk, minced or chopped clams, pollock

boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs), your favorite barbecue rub, oil, for grilling, barbecue sauce (recipe follows or store-bought ), olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed, washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped ), salt, butter, softened, whole-wheat flat bread (such as naan or mediterranean style pita), shredded cheddar cheese or 6 oz monterey jack cheese, blend, kosher salt (the original recipe called for 1 cup but reviewers said it was way too much), light brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill), dried thyme, granulated garlic, canola oil, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground cayenne pepper, your favorite barbecue rub, creole mustard, honey, dark brown sugar, unsulphured molasses, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (optional), tomato sauce, ketchup

boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs), bbq rub , recipe follows, oil, for grilling, bbq sauce, recipe follows or store-bought, olive oil, garlic , smashed, washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped ), salt, butter, softened, whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or mediterranean style pita), shredded cheddar/ jack cheese blend, kosher salt, light brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill), dried thyme, granulated garlic, canola oil, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground cayenne pepper, bbq rub, creole mustard, honey, dark brown sugar, unsulfured molasses, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke , optional, tomato sauce, ketchup