In Greece, Horiatiki or Greek village salad, is served most often from early spring through summer and up until mid fall. It’s truly the best use of the season’s produce, like crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and earthy green bell peppers.
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
Greek Salad (Traditional Horiatiki)
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 sautéed in the most fragrant garlic butter sauce, and then served in numerous ways (see notes) for a simple yet impressive dinner!
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
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.
Strawberry & Greek Yogurt Parfait
Fresh strawberries and Greek yogurt are topped with our easy muesli and a drizzle of honey to create a healthy, high-protein, Mediterranean diet-approved breakfast or snack. It can even be served as a healthy dessert!
Baked French Toast
This no-fail, lightened-up overnight baked French toast with fresh fruit and honey-lime syrup is perfect for brunch, holidays, and fuss-free gatherings. Get it ready the night before, then simply pop it in the oven while you enjoy your morning coffee!
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.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Do you like salsa? Avocado? Cilantro? Fresh hot tortilla chips? Tortilla soup is like a soup version of my favorite enchilada, with chicken, and tortilla chips. And avocado.
Braised Escarole
A traditional Italian side dish featuring tender escarole gently braised in olive oil with garlic, red pepper flakes, and a touch of lemon. This simple Mediterranean favorite delivers a delicious balance of slightly bitter greens, savory garlic, and bright citrus flavors.
Baked Ziti
Ziti is a type of Italian pasta that originated in the Campania and Sicily regions. It is a long, wide tube-shaped pasta, traditionally broken into smaller pieces before cooking. Ziti is traditionally served at weddings and bridal dinners, symbolizing abundance and good fortune.
Tiramisu
A beloved Italian dessert featuring delicate espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with rich, velvety mascarpone cream and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Infused with a touch of rum and chilled to perfection, this no-bake classic delivers an irresistible balance of coffee and sweetness.
Potatoes With Garlic And Za’atar
The trick to the crispiest, most beautifully golden smashed potatoes without frying? A hot sheet pan! You can serve the crispy smashed potatoes with just a sprinkle of salt, but the garlicky za’atar olive oil drizzle brings them over the top.