Category: Appetizers & Sides
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Cannellini Bean Salad
This Cannellini Bean Salad is made for summer entertaining. Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, it’s an easy dish you can prep ahead and serve alongside grilled mains, bring to a gathering, or set out as part of a relaxed warm-weather spread. Below you’ll find the full recipe with simple steps and fresh ingredients that…
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Mare’s Favorite Quinoa & Arugula Salad
This Mediterranean quinoa bowl is bright, fresh, and full of seasonal flavor. With crisp vegetables, hearty grains, and a simple lemony finish, it’s an easy, feel-good dish that works just as well for everyday lunches as it does for relaxed summer entertaining. Below you’ll find the full recipe with simple steps and fresh ingredients that…
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Loaded Mediterranean Hummus Dip
If you’re looking for a dish that feels impressive but comes together effortlessly, this Mediterranean hummus is it. Creamy, velvety hummus is spread into a generous swoosh and topped with a vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, roasted chickpeas, and fresh herbs. It’s colorful, fresh, and layered with texture in every bite.…
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Cranberry Orange & Onion Whipped Ricotta Dip
The holidays call for dishes that feel festive, inviting, and just a little bit dramatic — and this creamy ricotta dip with warm chili oil delivers all three. Set it at the center of your Christmas table, surrounded by torn bread and glasses of wine, and watch it disappear. The contrast of cool, silky ricotta…
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Sautéed String Beans with Shallots, Mushrooms and Bacon
Thanksgiving is all about balance — rich roasts, buttery potatoes, sweet cranberry sauce — and every holiday table needs a vibrant green side to bring it all together. These sautéed green beans with caramelized mushrooms and crispy bacon are exactly that dish. Tender-crisp green beans are tossed with garlic and olive oil, then layered with…
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Autumn Roasted Vegetables
There’s something effortlessly beautiful about a platter of roasted vegetables — especially when they’re in peak season. Fall produce like butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower is at its best this time of year: sweeter, more flavorful, and perfectly suited for high-heat roasting. Cooking with seasonal ingredients not only enhances flavor and texture, but it…
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Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
Sometimes the simplest ingredients come together to create the most satisfying dishes. This sautéed broccoli rabe and white bean skillet is a perfect example of how a handful of fresh, flavorful ingredients can transform into something vibrant, comforting, and incredibly delicious. Tender broccoli rabe is lightly sautéed until perfectly crisp-tender, then tossed with creamy cannellini…
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Israeli Couscous with Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes
Sometimes the best dishes are the ones built from simple ingredients that come together effortlessly. This Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of bright flavors that make every bite feel satisfying yet light. Tender pearl couscous is tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and then finished with crumbled feta for a…
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Lemon and Green Pea Risotto
There’s something special about recipes that celebrate simple, seasonal ingredients. This creamy rice and pea dish is the perfect example — bright, comforting, and incredibly fresh all at once. Sweet green peas bring a pop of color and natural sweetness, while lemon zest adds just enough brightness to balance the richness of the rice. It’s…
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Chickpea Israeli Couscous Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
There’s something about a bright, fresh grain salad that feels perfect for spring and summer cooking. Light yet satisfying, it’s the kind of dish that works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a beautiful side at a dinner table. This Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad is packed with vibrant ingredients—tender pearl couscous,…
