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.
Mama Santelli's Recipes
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Featured Recipes
Whole Wheat Mediterranean Flatbread
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.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is prepped, cooked, and done in about 10 minutes. It s hard to beat a classic shrimp scampi. Jumbo shrimp are saut ed in the most fragrant garlic butter sauce, and then served in numerous ways (see notes) for a simple yet impressive dinner!
Torta Caprese (Italian Chocolate Cake)
Its Italian culinary heritage is in the Neapolitan pastry tradition. Its origin dates back to 1920 from a mistake by Capri pastry chef Carmine di Fiore, who was intent on preparing a cake to serve to some American gangsters who had come to Capri. The story says that he forgot to add flour.
Panzanella Salad
The key to this panzanella is frying the bread cubes in loads of olive oil in a skillet, which obviously makes them crispy. But the healthful fat also soaks into the bread cubes and renders them semi-waterproof, or dressing-proof. Parmesan cheese applied halfway through the crisping process.
Roasted Cod With Tomatoes And Olives
In this effortless one-skillet meal, cod fillets are simply pan-roasted basted in butter on the stovetop then gently finished in a moderate oven to guarantee even cooking and tender, flaky fish. The balance of buttery richness and bright acidity in the sauce complements the mild seafood.
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a thick Italian vegetable soup ideal for using seasonal vegetables and leftovers. In essence, minestrone is more than just a vegetable soup; it showcases the adaptability and resourcefulness of traditional Italian cooking.
Whipped Feta With Lemon And Fresh Dill
This whipped feta with lemon and fresh dill is just really amazing on crackers, bread or vegetables. The best thing about this whipped feta is the coolness of the dill blended with the saltiness of the feta and the tanginess of the garlic and lemon.
Mediterranean Fish Stew
This Mediterranean fish stew is perfect using any white fish. I have tried it with both halibut and flounder. You don t even have to cut the fish before putting it in the broth, because it will fall apart naturally on its own. Serve with some warm bread and a Greek salad.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is quick and easy to make, it s tossed with a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, and it s always a crowd-pleaser!
Baked Cod With Lemon And Garlic
This easy baked cod recipe comes together in just over 20 minutes, but there is a reason it is a big fan favorite! Tender, perfectly flaky cod, tossed in bold Mediterranean spices and baked with a tasty garlic and lemon sauce.
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
This Greek sheet pan chicken is the ultimate all-in-one dinner, featuring juicy and golden chicken thighs nestled alongside vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. Just pop it in the oven for an easy and healthy weeknight meal!