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Mama Santelli - Entrees
Earthy turmeric and rich, creamy tahini bring warmth and depth to tender roasted chicken, while spiced chickpeas and caramelized onions add hearty flavor and texture. Finished with bright lemon and fresh herbs, this comforting and satisfying dish is delicious any time of year.
Mama Santelli - Entrees
Juicy tomatoes and colorful bell peppers filled with a fragrant mixture of rice, fresh zucchini, potatoes, aromatic herbs, and Mediterranean seasonings. Slowly baked in olive oil and natural tomato juices alongside tender roasted potatoes and zucchini.
Mama Santelli - Sauces
A classic Greek sauce combining rich extra-virgin olive oil with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Light, tangy, and beautifully aromatic, this simple Mediterranean favorite adds a refreshing citrus flavor to grilled fish, chicken, roasted vegetables, and fresh salads.
Mama Santelli - Salads
A refreshing Lebanese salad bursting with finely chopped parsley, fresh mint, juicy tomatoes, and tender bulgur wheat. Tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon juice, and aromatic Middle Eastern spices, this vibrant Mediterranean classic offers a delicious balance of fresh herbs and citrus.
Mama Santelli - Entrees
Tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant Moroccan-inspired sauce of aromatic spices, chickpeas, sweet dried apricots, savory olives, and tangy preserved lemons. This comforting Mediterranean dish offers a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors.
Mama Santelli - Sauces
A rich and flavorful Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Slightly smoky, wonderfully nutty, and delicately tangy, this traditional Catalonian favorite has a beautifully rustic texture.
Mama Santelli - Entrees
Tender swordfish steaks gently simmered in a savory Sicilian-inspired sauce of juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet onions, briny olives, capers, and aromatic herbs. A splash of white wine brings the flavors together, creating a delicious Mediterranean seafood entrée that's both elegant and easy to prepare.
Mama Santelli - Appetizers
Crisp, golden layers of delicate phyllo pastry wrapped around a savory filling of tender spinach, tangy feta cheese, creamy ricotta, and aromatic fresh dill. These traditional Greek-inspired triangles offer a delicious combination of flaky texture and rich Mediterranean flavors.
Marilena Leavitt - Soups
A comforting Greek classic featuring tender chicken, rice or orzo, and a silky lemon-egg broth. This traditional Mediterranean soup combines bright citrus flavors with a rich, creamy texture created without cream. Warm, satisfying, and perfect for any season.
Marilena Leavitt - Entrees
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.
Mark Beahm - Desserts
Pear Cake, or Torta di pere, is an Italian classic for seasonal fall and winter baking. The tender citrus-scented cake is topped with honey-sweet pears. It’s easy to make, and thanks to the tangy Greek yogurt and fruity olive oil, the cake stays moist and fluffy for several days.
Mark Bittman - Soups
Simple yet amazing. This healthy soup, a kind of minestrone with farro, is ubiquitous in Lucca, a city in Tuscany. The farro is traditional, but you could use spelt or barley with good results.