Table of Contents
Introduction 9
The Mediterranean Diet: A Way of Life 13
The Mediterranean Diet Principles and Benefits 14
Living a Mediterranean-Inspired Lifestyle 15
How to Start Your Mediterranean Diet 16
Nourishing Morning Meals 19
Spicy Shakshuka Skillet 20
Make-Ahead Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata 23
Hearty Breakfast Sandwich with Romesco Sauce 24
Crunchy Chocolate-Coconut Granola 27
Breakfast Grazing Plate 28
Savory Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties with Herbed Yogurt 31
Grab-and-Go Chocolate Chia Smoothie 32
Green Garden Scramble 35
Zesty Za'atar Avocado Toast with Poached Egg 36
Cinnamon-Apple Slow Cooker Oats 39
Appetizing Small Plates 41
Warm Feta With Fresh Herbs 42
Homemade Garlic and Herb Flatbread 45
Deliciously Easy Goat Cheese Apricots 46
Rosemary And Honey Roasted Almonds 49
Herb-Baked Focaccia With Olives 50
Mouthwatering Stuffed Mushrooms 53
Quick and Simple Tortellini Bites 54
Shareable Meze Party Platter 57
Filling and Flavorful Lunches 59
Garden Fresh Grilled Vegetable Sandwich 60
Zesty Pasta Salad with Creamy Hummus Dressing 63
Crispy Baked Falafel 64
Quick and Vibrant Niçoise Salad 67
Crunchy Broccoli Salad Bowl 68
Spicy Kale Pasta with Pine Nuts 71
Black Bean-Stuffed Sweet Potato with Chili-Lime Yogurt 72
Tangy Tuna and Arugula Wrap 75
Sweet and Savory Apricot Couscous Salad 76
Effortless Shrimp and Avocado Bowl 79
Herb-and-Garlic Chicken Souvlaki Salad 80
Wholesome Dinners 83
Baked Cod with Broccolini Amandine 84
Grilled Lamb with Pistachio-Olive Tapenade 87
One-Pan Lemon and Artichoke Baked Chicken 88
Simple Herb-Marinated Pork Chops 91
Flavorful Turkey and White Bean Soup 92
Almond and Sesame-Crusted Salmon 95
Baked Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers 96
Mango and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Yogurt 99
Lemon and Caper Chicken Piccata Meatballs 100
Quick Grilled Shrimp with Pesto and Zucchini Noodles 103
Juicy Lamb and Mushroom Burgers 104
Oven-Roasted Mahi-Mahi with Herby Potatoes 107
Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry 108
Tangy Linguini with Anchovy and Toasted Herb Gremolata 111
Braised Chicken Cacciatore 112
Healthy Soups, Salads and Side Dishes 115
Moroccan-Spiced Carrots 116
Weeknight Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup 119
Grilled Halloumi and Fruit Salad with Hazelnuts 120
Fresh Lemon and Herb Tabbouleh Salad 123
Golden Rice Pilaf 124
Warm French Lentil Salad with Dijon 127
Farmers' Market Panzanella Salad with Creamy Burrata 128
Crunchy Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs 131
Hearty Black Bean Soup 132
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Dressing 135
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Parmesan 136
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup 139
Vine-Ripened Tomato and Herb Salad 140
Creamy Spinach and Cauliflower Soup with Spiced Chickpeas 143
Refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho Soup 144
Parmesan and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes 147
Simple Sweets and Treats 149
3-Ingredient Cantaloupe Sorbet 150
Grilled Strawberries with Mint and Yogurt 153
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Walnut Bites 154
Almond and Cherry Baked Biscotti 156
Traditional Affogato with Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream 159
Light and Lemony Olive Oil Cake 160
Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies 163
Timesaving Sauces and Dressing 165
Traditional Tzatziki Sauce with Fresh Dill 166
Fresh Herb Oil 169
The Best Hummus with Lemon and Roasted Garlic 170
Peppery Arugula-Walnut Pesto 173
Extra Creamy Tahini Dressing 174
Greek Seasoning Spice Blend 177
Roasted Garlic Dressing 178
Vibrant Romesco Sauce 181
Acknowledgments 183
About the Author 185
Index 186
