The robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking are perfect for summer eating, and you don't have to fly across an ocean for a taste -- it's easy enough to recreate these flavors in your home kitchen. With the right recipes in hand, you can whip up a meal that'll take you to Italy, Greece, Turkey, or an exotic island in the Mediterranean.
We put together a handful of Mediterranean dishes, from classics to a few new takes. You can make wonderful grilled fish, steak, lamb, chicken and vegetables as well as put together an amazing antipasti platter or mezze tray to enjoy the flavors of this warm, sunny cuisine from the comfort of your home.
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Lentils Folded Into Yogurt, Spinach And Basil

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Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken Souvlaki And Rice Pilaf Plates With Marinated Veggies And Feta Tzatziki

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Fattet Hummus (Savory Chickpea Bread Pudding)

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette

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Zucchini Ribbon Mediterranean Salad With Sun Dried Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Mediterranean Potato Salad

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Baked Sole In Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Sabih With Tahini Sauce And Mediterranean Chopped Salad

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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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