Appetizers Easy Raw Artichoke and Bottarga Salad Recipe
Raw artichoke and bottarga salad is a Sardinian antipasto of thin artichoke slices dressed with lemon and olive oil and finished with bottarga.
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Sides Easy Baked Caponata with Peppers
A lighter oven-baked caponata with peppers, eggplant, celery, onion, tomato, olives, and an agrodolce finish.
Appetizers Easy Dolcesardo Bruschette
Dolcesardo bruschette with toasted bread, warm Sardinian cheese, eucalyptus honey, walnuts, thyme, and olive oil.
Sides Easy Cavolfiore Soffocato Recipe
Cauliflower slowly stewed with onion, garlic, olive oil, and green olives in the Sardinian home style.
Appetizers Easy Eggplant Pizzette with Dolce Sardo
Roasted eggplant rounds topped with tomato, basil, olive oil, and melting Dolce Sardo-style cheese.
Appetizers Easy Fava Cream Crostini with Guanciale
Fava cream crostini with crisp guanciale, toasted bread, and a clean Sardinian aperitivo rhythm.
Appetizers Medium Fried Eggplant Meatballs
Crisp eggplant polpette made with steamed eggplant, eggs, bread, pecorino, basil, garlic, and a firm breadcrumb crust.
Appetizers Medium Fried Orziadas
Sardinian fried sea anemones coated with flour and semolina, served hot with salt and lemon.
Appetizers Advanced Lumache al Sugo
Purged snails finished in a spicy tomato sauce the Sardinian way, also known as sitzigorrus cun bagna.
Appetizers Easy Focaccia al Formaggio con Pane Carasau
Pane carasau layered with fresh cheese, olive oil, and salt, then baked until crisp and lightly molten.
Sides Easy Pomodori Gratinati
Baked ripe tomatoes filled with toasted breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and Sardinian sea salt.
Appetizers Easy Ricotta and Spinach Savory Tart
A Sardinian-style puff pastry tart filled with spinach, drained ricotta, egg, garlic, grated cheese, and nutmeg.
Appetizers Easy Fainè alla Sassarese (Sassari Chickpea Flatbread)
Sassari-style fainè made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Appetizers Easy Insalata di Polpo di Torregrande
Boiled octopus dressed with olive oil, garlic, and parsley in the simple Torregrande style.
Sauces & Condiments Medium White Ragu with Sardinian Sausage
Slow white ragu made with beef mince, fresh sausage, carrot, celery, onion, red wine, broth, milk, and herbs.
Appetizers Medium Wild Asparagus in Oil
A Sardinian preserve of wild asparagus blanched in vinegar water, dried well, and packed in olive oil with garlic.
Appetizers Easy Spiedini di Spigola Fritti
Sea bass fillets cut into strips, dusted in semolina, skewered, and fried until lightly golden in the Sardinian home style.
Sides Easy Carciofi Arrosto alla Sarda
Whole Sardinian artichokes opened, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt, then cooked slowly over the fire.
Sauces & Condiments Medium Pomodori Secchi Sott'Olio
Sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil with garlic, parsley, and chili after a quick vinegar blanch.
Appetizers Easy Bottarga Crostini
Three Sardinian bottarga crostini with celery, warm mozzarella, and buttered tomato versions for an aperitivo spread.
Appetizers Medium Mussel Fritters (Frittelle di Cozze)
Sardinian mussel fritters in a simple egg batter, fried until golden. A coastal antipasto from the island's seafood tradition.
Appetizers Easy Marinated Anchovies
Fresh anchovies marinated in lemon or vinegar, then dressed with garlic, mint, chili, and olive oil. A cold Sardinian coastal antipasto.
Appetizers Advanced Aragosta alla Catalana
Boiled lobster served warm over a bed of raw vegetables with a sharp lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A Sardinian classic from Alghero.
Appetizers Medium Stuffed Anchovies with Pecorino
Fresh anchovies butterflied and stuffed with a pecorino, garlic, and parsley filling, then floured, egged, breadcrumb-coated, and fried.
Appetizers Medium Polpo alla Catalana
Tender boiled octopus tossed with cherry tomatoes, celery, olives, and an orange-balsamic dressing. A Sardinian salad from Alghero.
Appetizers Medium Casadinas Salate Recipe
Savory Sardinian pastry baskets filled with pecorino, mint, and parsley, baked until the crust turns crisp and golden.
Appetizers Medium Dolmades Recipe with Herbed Rice and Lemon
Greek dolmades with grape leaves, herbed rice, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon, served warm or at room temperature.
Sides Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes (Patates Fournou)
Greek lemon roasted potatoes — crispy outside, creamy inside, with oregano, garlic, and bright lemon flavor. The ultimate side dish.
Sauces & Condiments Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)
Authentic tzatziki recipe — thick Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill, and olive oil. Cool, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes.
Appetizers Easy Wild Fennel Fritters (Frittelle di Finocchietto Selvatico)
Sardinian fritters made by coating boiled wild fennel in a simple egg batter and frying until golden. A seasonal antipasto from the island's interior.
Sides Easy Brown Rice with Lemon and Herbs
Brown rice with lemon, parsley, dill, toasted almonds, garlic, olive oil, and broth for a useful grain side.
Sides Easy Chermoula Recipe for Fish and Vegetables
Chermoula recipe with cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, lemon, and olive oil for fish, vegetables, chicken, or bread.
Sides Easy Farro Pilaf Recipe with Roasted Vegetables
Farro toasted in olive oil, simmered in broth, and folded with roasted peppers, zucchini, herbs, and lemon zest.
Sides Easy Gremolata (Lemon Zest, Garlic, Parsley) for Beans and Vegetables
Three ingredients, five minutes. This Milanese condiment wakes up beans, braised dishes, and roasted vegetables with bright citrus and raw garlic.
Sides Easy Olive Tapenade (Green and Black Versions)
The Mediterranean spread that's more than the sum of its parts. Two versions—briny black and bright green. Perfect for bread, vegetables, and more.
Sides Easy Orange + Lemon Herb Vinaigrette (For Bitter Greens and Fish)
A brighter, sweeter vinaigrette that tames bitter greens and complements fish. Orange juice softens the lemon's edge while herbs add aromatic depth.
Appetizers Easy Pane Carasau "Pantry Bruschetta" (Tomato + Olive Oil + Oregano)
The simplest Sardinian snack: crispy pane carasau flatbread topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and oregano. Five minutes, no cooking.
Sides Easy Pesto Variations: Basil, Arugula, Parsley-Walnut
Master the pesto formula and create infinite variations. Three distinctive recipes—classic basil, peppery arugula, and nutty parsley-walnut.
Sides Easy Preserved Lemon Paste (Condiment That Wakes Up Everything)
The secret weapon of Mediterranean and North African cooking. Salted, fermented lemons blended into a paste that adds brightness and depth to any meal.
Sides Medium Romesco (Roasted Pepper + Nuts + Olive Oil)
The Spanish sauce that transforms vegetables. Roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds, and garlic create a rusty-red sauce perfect for grilled veg, fish or bread.
Sides Easy Salsa Verde (Parsley, Capers, Lemon, Olive Oil)
The ultimate Mediterranean sauce for fish. Bright parsley, briny capers, sharp lemon, and grassy olive oil. Five minutes to transform any seafood dish.
Sides Easy Simple Tomato Sauce (Garlic, Olive Oil, Basil)
The foundation sauce. Garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and basil. Master this and you have the base for pasta, braises, soups, and countless variations.
Sides Easy Tahini-Lemon Sauce (Creamy Without Dairy)
The creamy sauce that isn't dairy. Tahini, lemon, garlic, and water whip into a luscious sauce that works on everything from vegetables to grains to grilled...
Appetizers Easy Labneh Board: Olive Oil, Herbs, Olives, Tomatoes (The Instant Meal)
Transform labneh into an impressive, satisfying meal in minutes. The art of the labneh board with Mediterranean accompaniments.
Sauces & Condiments Easy Datterini Tomato Sauce Recipe
Canned datterini tomatoes reduced in their own liquid, then finished with olive oil, garlic, onion, and basil.
Appetizers Easy Baked Pea and Pecorino Tart (Tortino di Piselli)
A Sardinian savory tart of peas, spring onions, eggs, and grated pecorino, baked until golden and served at room temperature.
Sides Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe
Homemade hummus with hot chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin, and ice water for a smooth, practical pantry dip.
Sides Easy Braised Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil
Braised greens with garlic, olive oil, chili, lemon, and gentle heat for kale, chard, spinach, escarole, or collards.
Appetizers Medium Calamari Salad Recipe with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Herbs
Tender poached calamari tossed with celery, green olives, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and parsley for a cold seafood salad.
Appetizers Easy Hummus Three Ways
A classic lemon-tahini hummus base turned into three bowls: original, roasted red pepper, and herb. Good for snack plates, wraps, sandwiches, and lunch boxes.
Sides Easy Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette (The Essential Dressing)
The one dressing you need. Bright, versatile, and Mediterranean to the core. Use on salads, grains, vegetables, fish—everything.
Sides Easy Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Herbs
Fluffy, aromatic rice pilaf with olive oil, herbs, and toasted pine nuts. The versatile grain side that complements any Mediterranean meal.
Sides Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables with Herb Oil
Perfectly caramelized Mediterranean vegetables with herb-infused olive oil. The simple side that makes any meal better.