Mediterranean Recipes

From the spicy stews of North Africa to the delicacies of Southern France, Mediterranean cuisine covers nearly every flavor imaginable.

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Anisette (Sambuca)
I like Sambuca, but it's a bit pricey. After doing some research for sambuca recipes on the web and experimenting with ingredient…
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- Anise Extract
Armenian Rice
I was served this wonderful rice at a thank-you dinner served by an Armenian family. I was in a choral group at the time, and the…
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Baba Ghanoush
This smokey eggplant dip is a great appetizer for any type of Middle Eastern meal.
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- Aleppo Pepper,
- Paprika, Smoked Hot,
- Tahini
Chicken Mansaf
This recipe is the Jordanian national dish. It was given to me by a Masters degree student, currently studying in Australia. I'v…
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CHICKEN MARSALA MY WAY
I made this one up to suit our tastes and to use that wonderful Spice House Herb de Provence every chance I get. It's the best yo…
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- Onion Powder,
- Garlic Powder,
- Herbes De Provence
Chicken under a Brick
This was one of my first tries with the Himalayan salt blocks (8x8x1.5), and it turned out delicious. The salt blocks are availab…
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- Herbes De Provence,
- Garlic Powder
Couscous Salad with Radishes and Pine Nuts
A refreshing compliment to roasted or grilled meats, poultry, or fish. Most of the work can be done ahead of time, but add the rad…
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- Demi-Glace Roasted Vegetable Stock
Eggplant Curry
I am not a big fan of eggplants, but I will always make an exception for this wonderful dish. This is a great dish to start early;…
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- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Coriander,
- Cumin
Garam Masala Ice Cream
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- Vanilla Extract,
- Garam Masala
Greek Salad Dressing
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- Greektown Seasoning
Incredible Seasoning Salt
This recipe was found in a cooking magazine by my Father back in the mid 1970's.
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- Mustard Powder, Regular,
- Curry Powder, Maharajah Style,
- Mace,
- Monosodium Glutamate MSG,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Garlic Salt, Regular or Fancy,
- Celery Salt,
- Onion Salt,
- Dill Seed,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine
Iranian Beef Stew
I used to work with a woman from Iran who was a marvelous cook. This is one of the many wonderful Iranian recipes she shared with …
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- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Nutmeg,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Cloves,
- Coriander,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Cumin
Italian Salad Dressing
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- Italian Herbs,
- Italian Dressing Mix
Italian Sausage - Light
I love Italian sausage w/ polenta and marinara sauce. My marinara is one similar to the one Giada uses on the FoodTV network. The…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Anise,
- Fennel,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet
Julie’s Super Tangy Tamarind Pie
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- Vanilla Extract,
- Cream of Tartar,
- Tamarind Concentrate
Kheer-ioca (Indian-style Tapioca Pudding)
This recipe is my attempt to capture the taste of the Indian dessert "kheer" in an American context of a tapioca pudding.…
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- Rose Water,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Vanilla Extract
Lentil and Feta Cheese Salad
I came up with this recipe because I like food with a Middle Eastern twist and I wanted to find another way of using lentils besid…
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- Spearmint,
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Coriander,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Oregano, Greek,
- Coriander
Mazarabic Monkfish
I was perusing the Denver Post when I came to an article talking about Grains of Paradise - became very interested and actually fo…
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- Saffron,
- Grains of Paradise
Mediterranean Chicken
I created this looking for new ways to cook chicken, especially in in the crock pot. My family doesn't like raisins so I added the…
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- Allspice,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Cinnamon, Ceylon
Mediterranean Curry Pasta Salad
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- Sunny Spain Seasoning,
- Singapore Steak Spice
Mediterranean Salad
One day while making a tomato-basil-mozzarella salad, I decided to give it a bit of a Greek twist. This is the result.…
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- Oregano, Greek
Metaxas (Moroccan Baklava)
This is the recipe that led me to The Spice House. I was planning an 11 course Moroccan banquet, complete with music and belly da…
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- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Rose Water,
- Orange Flower Water,
- Cinnamon Sticks,
- Cloves,
- Lemon Peel,
- Orange Peel
Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jill Norman's fabulous spice book, "Herbs and Spices: The Cook's Reference." It's the best b…
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- Saffron
Moorish Turkey Marinade
This is a recipe I adapted out of The Barbecue Bible by Steven Raichlen--a book I highly recommend.
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- Coriander,
- Cumin,
- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Paprika, Smoked Hot
Moroccan Fruit salad with orange blossom water
I grew with this recipe as you can change it depending on what fruit is in season
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- Orange Flower Water
Mulligatawny with Lentils
Every winter I prepare this wonderful soup, and I am convinced that an important part of its distinctive flavor comes from the bla…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Curry Powder, Sweet,
- Tandoori Seasoning,
- Garam Masala,
- Mustard Seed, Black
Pecan Rice
Slightly sweet, with a subtle warmth from the curry powder, this is not curried rice. This is one of my few excursions into recip…
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- Nutmeg,
- Curry Powder, Sweet
Perfumed Basmati Rice
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- Cinnamon Sticks,
- Cardamom, Green
Pimenton Garlic Soup
This recipe comes from the latest book by our friend, "the pope of peppers," Dave DeWitt (along with Nancy Gerlach), "A Spicy Food…
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- Cumin,
- Paprika, Smoked Hot
Pomegranate Chicken
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- Pomegranate Molasses
Quattro Seafood Salad
This colorful salad combines several of my favorite seafood appetizers into one beautifully presented salad reminiscent of a quatt…
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- Wasabi,
- Chesapeake Bay Seasoning,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry,
- Ukrainian Village Spice,
- Organic Sea Salt
Ratatouille
This recipe come to us courtesy of Ina Pinkney, one of our favorite Chicago chefs and chef/owner of Ina's in the West Loop. She s…
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- Ratatouille Seasoning
Ratatouille - Madame Saucourt's Fabulous Ratatouille
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Roast Leg of Lamb
This dish can be made Kosher for Passover, by using lamb shoulder instead of the leg.
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Mediterranean Lamb Seasoning
Roasted Carrots with Moroccan Spices
This is a modification of a recipe in a book on Morocco.
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- Cumin,
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Garlic Powder,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices
This recipe was featured in "Bon Appétit", January 2005 issue. They reference The Spice House for the ingredient Ras El Hanout. …
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- Ras El Hanout,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet
Roasted Pepper and Eggplant
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Oregano, Greek
Roger's Rohanjosh
I found a recipe for a Kashmiri dish called Rohanjosh in Sudha Koul's "Curries Without Worries." I found that after adapting it f…
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- Cloves,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Cumin,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Ginger,
- Fennel,
- Cayenne Pepper
Salmon with Goat Cheese Stuffing
This is a very simple recipe to make and requires not much more effort than what usually goes into making a salmon filet. The res…
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- Lemon Peel,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Herbes De Provence,
- Mustard Powder, Regular
seasoned rice
made it up
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- Italian Herbs,
- Saffron
Sesame Sumac Pesto
This Middle-Eastern version of pesto is quick to whip up.
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- Tahini,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Garlic Powder,
- Sesame Seeds,
- Oregano, Greek,
- Thyme, Mediterranean,
- Thyme, Lemon,
- Sumac
Simple Mango Salsa
This recipe comes from "A Cook's Guide to Chicago," by Marilyn Pocious. This salsa was served at her booksigning event in the Old…
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- Onion Pieces,
- Chile Peppers, Jalapeno
Spiced Lamb Kebabs
I, unknowingly, served this to a friend who doesn't like lamb, and she loved it. It is my favorite lamb recipe. Sometimes I just…
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- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Ginger,
- Coriander
Spinach Lentil Soup
This recipe is originally from "Midwest Living", and they credit Vierling's Saloon. It's very quick and easy to make. I also like …
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- Coriander,
- Mustard Seed, Yellow
Syrian Za'atar
My brother is the best cook in the family, and used to travel on business. After his supply of Za'atar (he got on his travels) ra…
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- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Cumin,
- Thyme, Mediterranean,
- Sumac
Tabbouleh
This grain salad is suitable for any summer gathering. I altered this salad to American palates. Middle Eastern salads tend to h…
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- Cumin
Toasted Pita Triangles
This recipe is so simple and tasty, you'll make it all the time! I do. It's much healthier than potato chips or tortilla chips, …
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Garlic Salt, Regular or Fancy
Tomato and Red Lentil Soup
This recipe is my attempt to create a soup similar to the one served at Reza’s restaurant. The secret ingredient is sumac. Sum…
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- Sumac,
- Parsley
Tuna Tartare
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jill Norman's fabulous spice book, "Herbs and Spices: The Cook's Reference." It's the best b…
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- Wasabi
Turkish Rice Pilaf
When preparing for a cooking class that encompassed all four directions of the Mediterranean, I came upon so many types of rice di…
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- Demi-Glace Roasted Vegetable Stock,
- Sea Salt, Grey,
- Pepper-Shallot Seasoning,
- Turmeric
Virgin Islands Spiced Salt
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jill Norman's fabulous spice book, "Herbs and Spices: The Cook's Reference." It's the best b…
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- Thyme, Lemon,
- Nutmeg,
- Cloves,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry,
- Sea Salt, Maldon
What to do with Mahleb
This is a general primer on what I do with this wonderful spice.
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- Mahleb
Za'atar Flatbread
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- Za'atar

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