Blue Zone/Mediterranean ⛵️

Recipes from the mediterranean, middle eastern and blue zone regions. Full of fresh ingredients and healthy alternatives
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This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with fresh flavor! // persian
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Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Whether you spell it tabbouleh or tabouli, this Lebanese tabbouleh is a refreshing, herby salad. Made with a base of fresh parsley, mint, and bulgur, it's also more filling than many salad recipes.
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Cacik (Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe)
Cacik (Turkish cucumber and yogurt dip) is a classic side dish, closely related to tzatziki and other yogurt dips from the Eastern Mediterranean. This refreshing and delicious dip pairs perfectly with rice dishes and grilled meats and vegetables. And it comes together in under 15 minutes!
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Turkish Pide Bread
Turkish Pide Bread Recipe
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Ezme Recipe (Turkish Acili Ezme)
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Turkish Ramadan Pide / Ramadan Pidesi - Zesty South Indian Kitchen
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This Herb-Marinated Veggie & Chickpea Salad Is Packed with Protein
This Herb-Marinated Veggie & Chickpea Salad Is Packed with Protein
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Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad (With a Twist)
Fresh, refreshing and delicious, this authentic Lebanese Fattoush salad recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its tangy dressing. Enjoy it as a side dish, an appetizer, or on its own. Best of all, it can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
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Arayes (Authentic Middle Eastern Meat Stuffed Pitas)
Arayes is a popular Middle Eastern dish that consists of stuffed and grilled (or baked) pita bread filled with a mixture of minced meat, typically beef or lamb, along with various seasonings and spices.
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Beef Kofta (Spiced Ground Beef Kebabs)
This beef kofta recipe combines accessible ground beef with aromatic Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs. It’s a perfect recipe for a quick and easy lunch or weeknight dinner.
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Authentic Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
This Authentic Shish Tawook recipe is so delicious and versatile that I guarantee you’ll add it to your summer grilling rotation. But guess what? You can make it in the cooler months too in an oven or on a grill pan. A staple at most Middle Eastern restaurants, there’s no reason for you not to make it at home!
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Bread Dipping Oil
This bread dipping oil with olives, herbs and spices will change your appetizer game! It’s a wonderfully easy, adaptable and delicious recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to make. Serve with fresh crusty sourdough, sliced baguette or ciabatta.
a bowl filled with cucumber yogurt and topped with mint sprigs
Cacik (Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe)
Cacik (Turkish cucumber and yogurt dip) is a classic side dish, closely related to tzatziki and other yogurt dips from the Eastern Mediterranean. This refreshing and delicious dip pairs perfectly with rice dishes and grilled meats and vegetables. And it comes together in under 15 minutes!
two bowls filled with yogurt and herbs
Mint Yogurt Sauce (with Garlic and Lemon)
This mint yogurt sauce with garlic and lemon is a refreshing side or dip. It comes together in under 10 minutes and with 5 ingredients. The perfect accompaniment for heavy dishes like pulled lamb, beef kebabs, chicken shish tawook, and Musakhan rolls.
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma on a Spit
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