From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.
Fresh, colorful, and filling, this Mediterranean-inspired orzo salad combines tender pasta, protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, feta, olives, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. It’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, picnics, or as a side dish. IngredientsFor the Salad1½ cups dry orzo1…
Tender chicken breasts are filled with creamy whipped feta and spinach, rolled tightly, coated in a crispy golden breadcrumb crust, then finished with a sweet-and-spicy hot honey drizzle. It’s a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dinner that feels special but is surprisingly easy…
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with savory seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, all baked in rich marinara sauce until bubbling and golden. A comforting family dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect for leftovers. Servings: 5–6Prep Time: 20…
Juicy Mediterranean-seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, creamy feta sauce, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle wrapped in warm flatbread. It’s flavorful, filling, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Servings: 4 wrapsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time:…
Tender zucchini slices grilled until lightly charred, filled with a creamy, cheesy herb mixture, then rolled into delicious little bites. These are perfect as a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian meal. Servings: 4Makes: 12–16 rollsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook…
Golden, crispy cauliflower florets coated in a savory garlic-Parmesan crust. These bites are perfect as an appetizer, snack, side dish, or a lighter alternative to traditional fried bites. Servings: 4Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25–30 minutesTotal Time: 40–45 minutes Ingredients…
Tender roasted spaghetti squash filled with a rich, creamy mixture of sautéed mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and cheese. This comforting dish is naturally lower in carbs, packed with vegetables, and perfect as a vegetarian main course or flavorful side dish. Prep…
Fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil piled onto crisp, golden toasted bread. This classic Italian-inspired appetizer is simple, colorful, and perfect for parties, gatherings, or a light snack. Servings: 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 8–10 minutesTotal Time:…
Eggplant Parmesan Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian-American comfort food made with tender slices of eggplant, crispy seasoned coating, rich marinara sauce, and layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s baked until bubbling, golden, and wonderfully cheesy. Prep Time 30…
Tender roasted eggplant slices rolled around a creamy ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan filling, then baked in rich marinara sauce with melted mozzarella. A comforting Italian-inspired vegetarian dinner that is naturally low in carbs when served without pasta. Prep Time 25…
