Category: Mediterranean

A Recipe to Boost Brainpower, From a Mediterranean Island

I love promoting recipes and cooking concepts that inspire both pleasure and health. Culinary medicine marries nutritional science and the art of cooking to create dishes with health-boosting properties. As a chef, it is important to me that these dishes don’t just do our body good, but taste great as well. It is, after all,…


A (Moroccan) Chicken for Every Pot

When I first traveled to Morocco, I knew that I would be mesmerized by its cuisine and culture—but I never dreamed that it would have such a profound impact on my chicken game! A few forkfuls into the sweet and savory chicken tajines at Al Mounia Restaurant in Casablanca, however, I realized that I still…


Celebrate Artichoke Season as the Romans Do

The best thing about seasonal produce is that mother nature always provides us with excellent sources of the nutrients that our body needs at exactly the right time. Springtime calls to mind artichokes, asparagus, and fresh greens—just what our body needs to detoxify from the colder months. Artichokes in particular help us prepare our bodies…


Roast Lamb for a Springtime Feast

The versatility of lamb is one of its greatest features. Whether you’re preparing Italian, Greek, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, French, or Scottish cuisine, a good roasted lamb dish can be the crowning glory of your meal. Springtime and lamb meat have gone hand in hand since ancient times. The conveniences of our modern world enable us…


Lamb, Kale, and Pomegranate Salad

This colorful salad looks as good as it tastes. The addition of lamb lends a “special occasion” feel to this otherwise straightforward dish, while the pomegranate amps up the flavor. I love to serve it in the springtime, and it makes great use of leftover roasted meat as well. Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time:…


Iranian Ship Hit in Attack in Mediterranean, Company Says

DUBAI—An Iranian container ship was damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean, the state-run shipping company said on Friday, adding it would take legal action to identify the perpetrators of what it called terrorism and naval piracy. The ship, Shahr e Kord, was slightly damaged in Wednesday’s incident by an explosive object which caused a…