Mediterranean Coastal Cuisine

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Greek Salad

Authentic Greek Salad

Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta with oregano vinaigrette.

⏱️ 15 min🍽️ 4 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 4 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers
  • 1 red onion, 1 cup kalamata olives
  • 200g feta cheese
  • Olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Chop vegetables into large chunks
  2. Combine in bowl with olives
  3. Top with feta block
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, sprinkle oregano
Lamb

Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Marinated lamb skewers with tzatziki and warm pita bread.

⏱️ 40 min🍽️ 6 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs lamb, cubed
  • Olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano
  • Pita bread, tzatziki
  • Tomatoes, onions, lettuce

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Marinate lamb in olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano 2+ hours
  2. Thread onto skewers
  3. Grill over high heat 3-4 min per side
  4. Serve in warm pita with tzatziki and vegetables
Risotto

Italian Seafood Risotto

Creamy arborio rice with shrimp, mussels, and white wine.

⏱️ 45 min🍽️ 4 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 1 lb mixed seafood
  • 1 cup white wine, 4 cups fish stock
  • Butter, parmesan, parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Sauté seafood, set aside
  2. Toast rice, add wine until absorbed
  3. Add stock ladle by ladle, stirring constantly
  4. Fold in seafood, butter, parmesan at end
Paella

Spanish Seafood Paella

Saffron-infused rice with prawns, mussels, and chorizo.

⏱️ 60 min🍽️ 6 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups bomba rice, saffron
  • Prawns, mussels, calamari
  • Chorizo, chicken (optional)
  • Bell peppers, peas, lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Brown meats, set aside
  2. Sauté vegetables, add rice and saffron stock
  3. Arrange seafood on top
  4. Cook without stirring until socarrat forms
Hummus

Creamy Lebanese Hummus

Silky smooth chickpea dip with tahini and warm pita.

⏱️ 15 min🍽️ 8 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 1/3 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, olive oil
  • Cumin, paprika, parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Blend chickpeas with tahini, lemon, garlic
  2. Add ice water for smooth texture
  3. Season with cumin and salt
  4. Serve drizzled with olive oil and paprika
Moussaka

Classic Greek Moussaka

Layered eggplant casserole with spiced lamb and béchamel.

⏱️ 90 min🍽️ 8 servings

📝 Ingredients:

  • 3 eggplants, sliced and salted
  • 1.5 lbs ground lamb
  • Tomato sauce, cinnamon, allspice
  • Béchamel: butter, flour, milk, eggs

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Grill or fry eggplant slices
  2. Brown lamb with onions and spiced tomato sauce
  3. Make thick béchamel with eggs
  4. Layer eggplant, meat, béchamel, bake 45 min at 350°F