Yumpedia: Mediterranean
Sun-drenched coastlines and ancient trade routes made this the original melting pot of flavour. From Spanish tapas to Moroccan spice markets and Levantine mezze tables, every bite here carries centuries of shared history.
Mediterranean
Albania
1 history
Algeria
1 history
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 histories
Croatia
1 historyCyprus
7 histories
Cypriot Lamb Keftedes
Keftedes me arnisi keima, Greek lamb meatballs, Cypriot meatballs
Koupepia
Dolmades, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Sarma, Dolma
Cypriot Black-Eyed Peas Stew
Louvi
Halloumi Saganaki
Cypriot Fried Cheese
Cypriot Lasagne (Pastitsio)
Pastitsio, Cypriot Baked Pasta
Afelia (Pork in Red Wine & Coriander)
Afelia tis Larnakas, Wine-braised pork
Kleftiko (Slow-roasted Lamb)
Klephtico, Lamb kleftico, Stolen lamb
Egypt
1 history
France
5 histories
Easy Crème Brûlée
Burnt Cream, Crème Brûlée Classique, Creme Brulee
Roasted Tomato Pissaladière
Pissaladière, Nice-style onion tart, Provençal onion cake
Chicken Liver Pâté
Chicken Liver Parfait, Foie Gras Alternative, Liver Paste
Ratatouille
Ratatouille Nicoise, Rata
Baked Salmon with Olive Tapenade
Saumon au tapenade, Salmone al forno con olive
Greece
12 histories
Cypriot Lamb Keftedes
Keftedes me arnisi keima, Greek lamb meatballs, Cypriot meatballs
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean-Style Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad with Feta
Greek Chicken Bowls
Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, Gyro Bowl
Zucchini with Eggs
Kolokythakia me ta Avga
Stifado
Greek Beef Stew, Beef Stifado
Greek-Style Lemon & Chicken Soup
Avgolemono, Greek Egg-Lemon Soup, Avgolemono Soupa
Mediterranean Cauliflower
Greek Cauliflower, Cauliflower with Feta and Olives
Dolmades
Dolma, Sarma, Warak Enab, Yaprak, Dolmadakia
Grilled Sea Bass with Herbs
Branzino al cartoccio, Lavraki sti skhara, Grilled whole sea bass
Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables)
Yemista, Stuffed tomatoes and peppers
Chicken Souvlaki
Souvlaki kotopoulo, Chicken kebabs
Moussaka
Musakka, Mousakás
Italy
10 histories
Peach Bellini
Bellini, Pesca Bellini, Peach Sparkling Cocktail
Aperol Spritz
Spritz, Aperol Cocktail, Venetian Spritz
Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)
Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta Fagioli, Pasta Fazul
Baked Ziti with Sausage
Baked Pasta with Italian Sausage
Saltimbocca di Pollo alla Romana
Chicken Saltimbocca, Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breast Roulades
Baked Salmon with Olive Tapenade
Saumon au tapenade, Salmone al forno con olive
Grilled Sea Bass with Herbs
Branzino al cartoccio, Lavraki sti skhara, Grilled whole sea bass
Eggplant Parmigiana
Melanzane alla parmigiana, Eggplant parmesan
Seafood Risotto
Risotto ai frutti di mare, Risotto alla pescatora
Chicken Cacciatore
Pollo alla cacciatora, Hunter's chicken
Lebanon
6 histories
Baked Kibbeh
Kibbeh, Kibbeh bil Sanieh
Lebanese Potato Souffle
Potato Souffle, Lebanese Potato Casserole
Lebanese Beef Kafta
Kafta, Kofta
Stuffed Zucchini (Kousa Mahshi)
Kousa mahshi, Lebanese stuffed zucchini, Courgette dolma
Mujaddara (Lentils & Rice with Onions)
Mujaddarah, Mejadra, Lentil pilaf
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Shawarma djej, Middle Eastern chicken plate
Libya
1 history
Mediterranean
2 histories
Morocco
3 histories
Spain
6 histories
Traditional Red Sangria
Sangría de Vino Tinto, Spanish Red Wine Punch, Tinto de Verano variant
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean-Style Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad with Feta
Grilled Sea Bass with Herbs
Branzino al cartoccio, Lavraki sti skhara, Grilled whole sea bass
Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Olives
Bacalao al horno, Cod a la Vizcaina
Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken)
Chicken with garlic, Sizzling garlic chicken
Chicken & Seafood Paella
Paella mixta, Mixed paella