A vibrant Italian herb sauce combining fresh parsley, briny capers, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon with rich extra-virgin olive oil. Bright, tangy, and slightly spicy, this traditional Mediterranean condiment adds a burst of fresh flavor to grilled meats, seafood and roasted vegetables.
Mama Santelli's Recipes
Mama has included over a hundred recipes from the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The recipes are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, with moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy, and limited red meat and sweets. Change these recipes to meet your nutritional needs or create your own. Most of all have fun... "Se cresce vicino al mare e la tua Nonna riesce a pronunciarlo, puoi cucinarlo!" — Mama
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Featured Recipes
Italian Salsa Verde
Portokalopita - Greek Orange Cake
Portokalopita is one of those desserts that surprises people because it uses shredded phyllo pastry instead of traditional flour. The combination of oranges, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and honey creates a wonderfully moist, fragrant cake.
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a delicious way to enjoy sweet crab for dinner! These patties are crisp and golden, perfectly tender, and taste even better dipped into my creamy, tangy, homemade tartar sauce.
Pan Seared Shrimp With Lemon-Garlic
Pan-seared shrimp with braised greens is a delicious Greek dish that serves as an example of how a handful of simple ingredients can be used to create a hearty, comforting, and healthy shrimp recipe that looks and tastes good enough to serve company, but is fast enough for a busy weeknight dinner.
Mediterranean Fish Gratins
Mediterranean Fish Gratins combine tender fish, prawns, fennel, tomatoes, saffron, and a golden breadcrumb-and-cheese topping. I especially like the use of fennel and coriander seeds, which give the tomato sauce a wonderful aromatic quality.
Pasta E Fagioli
A hearty Italian soup featuring tender ground beef, pasta, kidney beans, and Great Northern beans simmered with fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Finished with Parmesan or Romano cheese, this comforting Mediterranean-inspired favorite is perfect for any season.
Roasted Cod With Tomatoes And Olives
Roasted Cod with Tomatoes and Olives is a wonderful combination of tender white fish, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, capers, and fresh dill. The buttery lemon sauce brings everything together without overpowering the delicate flavor of the cod.
Whole Wheat Mediterranean Flatbread
Pillow-soft and tender and really delicious flatbread. A fabulous accompaniment to dip into soup or stew and the best wraps for falafel, chicken kebabs, you name it. All done in one bowl in no time at all.
Moroccan Harira
A hearty Moroccan soup featuring tender beef, lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes simmered with aromatic ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh herbs. Finished with delicate vermicelli noodles and a squeeze of lemon, this traditional Mediterranean favorite is rich, comforting, and wonderfully satisfying.
Pomegranate Ginger Beer Mocktail
This one leans on the rich flavor of pomegranate juice, which has red wine like qualities! I shake it up with some brown sugar cinnamon syrup and fresh orange juice before topping with just a splash of spicy ginger beer for bubbles.
Apple Bundt Cake
A healthy apple bundt cake is the perfect solution when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your health. This bundt cake combines the natural sweetness of honey with the rich flavors of apples, creating a moist and tender cake that you can feel good about indulging in.
Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Mucver)
Mucver is known for its great taste and healthy ingredients. It is frequently known as Turkish zucchini fritters, but zucchini is not the only vegetable in this fantastic delicacy. Carrots are one of the other main ingredients as well as various herbs and spices, which create a tasty texture.