Tomatillo, Cilantro & Lime Salsa
This raw tomatillo salsa is fresh, tangy and bright and super easy to make! It literally takes just a few minutes. We love eating it …
Seed Crackers
We are so addicted to these fabulous, gluten-free seed crackers! Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they are also super healthy! All of the …
Kalamata Olive Loaf
This savory olive dish resembles a loaf of bread, but is really more like a combination of bread and quiche! The consistency is kind of …
Poblano & Pistachio Pesto
Creamy and spicy, fresh and bright, this pesto made with both roasted and fresh poblanos, jalapenos, pistachios, garlic, lime juice, and Pecorino Romano cheese is …
Romesco Sauce
Romesco is a perfectly delicious roasted tomato and sweet pepper sauce originating from the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain. It’s amazing all by itself, but …
Blue Cheese & Cheddar Queso
One day we had a hankering for blue cheese queso dip, but had never made our own queso before. It couldn’t be that difficult, right? …
Ricotta & Feta Pepper Poppers
A scoop of fresh ricotta and some crumbled feta combine for a rich and tangy foil to these mini sweet peppers. Roast until the cheese …
Caramelized French Onion Dip
French onion dip is probably the most classic and iconic appetizer dip ever! And, it’s not only delicious, but can be used in so many …
Air Fryer Falafel
We love this falafel recipe made with roasted chickpeas, plenty of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallots and spices and then air-fried to the perfect crispiness! …
Mozzarella Arepas
What are arepas? When we saw these enticing corn-based snacks at a street fair in Manhattan last fall, we couldn’t pass them up! We love …
Super Bowl Super Snacks
With Super Bowl LVI coming up this weekend, we thought it would be fun to gather our top appetizer “picks” for your game day gatherings! …
Mediterranean Snack Board
Snack boards are all the rage lately, and with good reason … they are beautiful, festive, and delicious, with an assortment to please anyone’s palate! …
Olive Blue Cheese Crostini
Are you looking for some great Super Bowl munchies? We have some fun and delicious ideas for you! Even if you’re not hosting, you can …
Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Egg Rolls (Air-fried)
How does blue-cheesy, Buffalo chicken, with grated sharp cheddar, baked in a crunchy egg roll and dipped in homemade yogurt blue cheese dressing sound right …
Smoked Salmon Cheesecakes
Made with cream cheese, Boursin cheese, Gruyere cheese, smoked salmon, shallots and fresh dill — all on a pecan crust, these delectable cheesecakes make a …
Baby Naan & Whipped Feta with Tomato-Basil-Kalamata Salad
Appetizers / Bites / Breads / Light Dinners / Mediterranean / Salads / Sides / Starters / Vegetarian
We love naan because it’s soft and flavorful and it’s the perfect bread to accompany curries or other saucy dishes. It’s also a natural for …
Truffle-Salted Seared Scallops
This dish is super simple and downright delicious! My son Joel (Courtsie’s brother) came up with the clever and simple idea, and if you are …
Caramelized Fig & Onion Crostini
Is it a figment of our imagination or is fig season just too short? Figs are a fleeting pleasure, but if you can get ahold …
Savory Sourdough Waffles
Sourdough waffles are delicious for breakfast or dinner, but we love to add grated cheese to our waffles for a super savory treat! We made …
Homemade Soda Crackers
We had never, ever thought about making our own crackers until a cooking buddy sent me this recipe, which he had just tried and really …
Sundried Tomato, Kalamata Olive & Pesto Layered Cheese Spread
The sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean come together again in this classic cheese spread made with Kalamata olive & sun-dried tomato tapenade plus basil pesto layered with …