Roasted red potato halves topped with a Dijon cream cheese spread, chopped black olives, scallions, and red bell pepper. An easy no-cook appetizer for parties.
Howard Karten's salsa is a Mediterranean-leaning chunky tomato dip: peeled tomatoes, red onion, black olives, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar. No chiles, no cilantro, all flavor.
Very great vegetarian pizza, with garden tomatoes, fresh and savory flavor.
Skordalia, the bold Greek garlic and potato dip whipped smooth with lemon and olive oil. This punchy, no-bread version is naturally vegan and gluten-free, served cold with fried fish or vegetables.
Nuevo frijoles puts a briny Mediterranean spin on Mexican pinto beans, simmered with green and black olives, pimentos, cumin and oregano. A vegan, big-flavored bean side with a twist.
Chicken breasts braised in a sweet and savory honey tomato sauce with white wine, black olives, thyme, and tarragon. A one-skillet dinner with Mediterranean flavors.
Grilled shrimp skewers threaded with orange sections and black olives, marinated in olive oil, sherry vinegar, orange juice, and fresh basil. A Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or light main.
Make-ahead baguette sandwiches stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, capers, anchovies, and watercress. Mediterranean flavors wrapped tight for picnics, road trips, and packed lunches.
Pizza roll-ups made from flattened bread slices stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, and Italian seasoning, brushed with butter and chilled until bake time.
No-cook summer couscous salad with fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, mint, coriander, parsley, and garlic in olive oil. A light, herby Mediterranean side dish.
Southwestern beef hash with ground beef, crispy frozen potatoes, and salsa cooked in one skillet. A fast, filling dinner topped with green onions and black olives.
Double-crusted spinach and mozzarella pie in a homemade yeast dough, filled with garlicky greens, black olives, and sweet raisins. Southern Italian comfort baked rustic.
Tortilla pizzas with garlicky tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, and melty mozzarella on crisp flour tortillas. Lighter than delivery, bakes fast.
Spinach and cheese pie with a homemade yeast crust, stuffed with wilted spinach, mozzarella, black olives, and raisins for a savory-sweet Italian-inspired bite.
Lemon herbed chicken made in a pressure cooker with parsley, oregano, basil, celery leaves, and black olives. Tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken in just 8 minutes under pressure.
Tofu antipasto salad with bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes in a balsamic-oregano marinade. A colorful vegetarian appetizer or side, no cooking required.