Thanks to its high melting point, rich, salty halloumi cheese is ideal for pan-frying to a crisp golden brown. Pan-Fried Halloumi SERVES 6 to 8
The broiler easily transforms thick slices of briny feta cheese into an impressive appetizer. Broiled Feta with Olive Oil and Parsley SERVES 8 to 12
A hot brine redolent with traditional pickling flavors makes a quick and well-seasoned giadiniera . Giardiniera MAKES four 1-pint jars VEG WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Cauliflower and Simmering baby artichokes in their aromatic marinade before storing them gives them bright and balanced flavor. Marinated Artichokes SERVES 6 to 8 VEG
Bread and potato create a lusciously creamy Greek skordalia , while lemon juice tames the raw garlic flavor. Skordalia MAKES about 2 cups VEG WHY
Our Provençal anchovy dip gets its velvety texture from boiled and pureed almonds. Provençal-Style Anchovy Dip MAKES about 1½ cups WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS A
Grating and salting both cucumbers and beets eliminates excess moisture and ensures a thick, luscious beet tzatziki . Tzatziki MAKES about 2 cups VEG WHY
Canned cannellini beans make a creamy and savory base for our sun-dried tomato and feta white bean dip. Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip MAKES
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Spanish meatball soup boasts a deeply flavorful sunset-colored broth and tender meatballs, but finding the right balance of ingredients is pivotal
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Harira is an intensely flavored Moroccan soup of lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and often chicken or lamb. Best known as a dish