Rigatoni Campagnolo, better yet, Rigatoni Alla Campagnola, or country-style rigatoni, is a so-called Italian dish that has a very old origin in Italy. But it has changed so much over the years, with a deep influence from the United States. As with many other Italian dishes, rigatoni campagnolo must have been brought to America by [...] The post Country-Style Rigatoni (Rigatoni Campagnolo) appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

Puttanesca is the name of a very basic sugo (sauce), featured in this risotto puttanesca recipe, that is well-known in Naples and all of southern Italy. Apparently, a similar recipe or sauce has been made with the same ingredients since the 18th century, during the Borbone reign in Naples. But the name comes from a [...] The post Rice with Puttanesca Sauce (Risotto alla Puttanesca) appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

Are you a fan of black olive tapenade? Often found on charcuterie boards next to the cheese and crackers, it’s one of those salty condiments people either love or hate. Obviously, I’m firmly on team love. In fact, I love it so much that I regularly combine homemade tapenade with spaghetti to make this easy [...] The post Black Olive Tapenade With Pasta appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

This spicy Greek feta dip recipe (also known as ktipiti in other parts of Greece) is a classic dish that every Greek grandmother makes. In Crete, we use a lot of spreads. This is a special one because it is very easy to make yourself and you can make it as spicy as you like [...] The post Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tirokafteri) appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

Mujadara is a very popular dish throughout the Middle East and Israel is no exception. Each country has a slightly different variation, but they all represent the same idea. Originally a cheap food to make, every authentic mujadara recipe is based on lentils, which are paired with either rice, wheat, bulgur, or even freekeh. I [...] The post Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions) appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

When one thinks of typical Italian cuisine, one's gaze immediately turns to dishes such as pasta or pizza, fish or meat. However, there are many recipes that tell of distant traditions, snow-capped peaks, burning fireplaces, and lots of togetherness.  This woodcutter’s polenta and mushrooms recipe has very ancient origins that are lost in the traditions [...] The post Woodcutter’s Polenta and Mushrooms appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

This Sicilian eggplant caponata is a classic vegetable dish from the Mediterranean. One of the things I like the most about Sicilian gastronomy is the abundance of sweet and sour preparations that are not very common in the rest of the country. This is because the Italian island had been an Arab colony for almost [...] The post Sicilian Eggplant Caponata appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

Arnabit with tarator is the Arabic name for cauliflower with tahini or lemon garlic sauce. Now, cauliflower is not as popular as broccoli. However, this shy vegetable shines when it’s done the way we prepare it in this fried cauliflower recipe. It’s golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the [...] The post Lebanese Fried Cauliflower with Tahini (Arnabit with Tarator) appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

We have shared many Italian pesto recipes on Mediterranean Living. To name just a few: kale pesto, oregano pesto, and red pesto. But have you ever heard of arugula pesto (or rocket pesto/rucola pesto, depending on where in the world you are)? It’s basically basil pesto, but instead of fresh basil, we use fresh arugula. [...] The post Arugula Pesto With Tagliatelle and Sun-Dried Tomatoes appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more

Many years ago, in the Tuscany countryside, among hills lush with olive trees, women from small villages used to go hunting for wild chickens on horseback or by bicycle. This tradition, which involved the mothers and firstborn daughters of Tuscan families, was a real ritual, during which they could spend time together in the open [...] The post Easy Chicken Cacciatore appeared first on Mediterranean Living ..read more