Ultra Cheesy Corn Casserole (Pull-Apart Corn Cheese Bake) Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 35–40 minutes Ingredients Wet Ingredients 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned — drain if using canned) 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) ½ cup melted butter 2 large eggs Dry Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 … Read more
Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup Serves: 6–8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1½–2 hours (stovetop) Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 lb dried navy beans, rinsed (or 3 cups cooked) 1 smoked ham hock (or 2 cups cooked ham … Read more
Authentic Greek Spanakopita – Spinach & Feta Pie Serves: 6–8Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for brushing) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped(or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry) … Read more
Ingredients phyllo pastry cups — 12 to 15 cups spinach — 2 cups (finely chopped or frozen thawed, squeezed dry) feta cheese — ¾ cup (crumbled) sun‑dried tomatoes — ¼ cup (finely chopped) olive oil — 1 tbsp garlic — 2 cloves (minced) cream cheese — 3 tbsp (optional but recommended) mozzarella cheese — 2 tbsp (optional for extra creaminess) black pepper — ½ … Read more
Creamy Garlic Butter Cod & Shrimp Skillet “My husband and I could barely walk back into the kitchen after dinner because we ate so much of this! Haha — it’s TOO yummy to resist!” Tender cod pieces and juicy shrimp simmer in a rich, creamy, garlicky butter sauce with herbs. This quick one-pan seafood dinner … Read more
Mediterranean Thai Carrot Salad – Fresh & Flavorful This Mediterranean Thai carrot salad brings together bright ingredients from two different traditions. You get the crunch and freshness you’d expect from a Thai-inspired salad, along with the herbs, citrus, and olive oil that make Mediterranean cooking so enjoyable. The grated carrots soak up a sweet, tangy … Read more
Mediterranean Homemade Aguachiles Aguachiles is a classic Mexican dish known for its sharp lime acidity, fresh chiles, and crisp vegetables. This version keeps the spirit of the original but brings in Mediterranean flavors. Instead of a purely spicy green sauce, you combine herbs, mild peppers, and extra-virgin olive oil with citrus to make something bright, … Read more
Mediterranean Spinach, Feta & Cranberry Puff Pastry Christmas Trees These festive puff pastry Christmas trees bring together Mediterranean flavors with a holiday twist. You get the savory taste of spinach and feta balanced with the gentle sweetness of cranberries. The filling tucks neatly into golden pastry layers that puff up in the oven and create … Read more
Mediterranean Golden Roasted Holiday Vegetable Zucchini Boats with Whipped Feta These zucchini boats bring together everything people love about Mediterranean cooking: bright vegetables, warm spices, and a creamy feta finish. The filling is a colorful mix of roasted holiday vegetables, including sweet potato, carrots, and butternut squash, which soften in the oven and take on … Read more