Slow-Cooked

These slow-cooked Mediterranean recipes are all about depth, comfort, and flavor. From tender lamb shanks to rich vegetable stews, each dish simmers low and slow to perfection, perfect for relaxed dinners and special gatherings.

Three jars filled with homemade vegetable broth sitting on a kitchen counter

Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 3 hours

Bowl of homemade Freekeh Soup made with premium ingredients.

Lamb and Freekeh Soup: The Ultimate Hearty Dish

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 50 mins

Golden-brown oven roasted herbed butter turkey on a festive table setting.

Oven Roasted Turkey with Herbed Butter

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 2 hours 30 mins

Platter of perfectly rolled stuffed grape leaves with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 45 mins Cook: 1 hour

Briam, a colorful Greek oven-baked vegetable medley.

Briam: A Greek Oven-Baked Vegetable Medley

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hour 10 mins

Braised Lamb Shanks on a Bed of Lebanese Rice Vermicelli with Flavorful Sauce

Easy Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins + 2 hours (marination) Cook: 1.5 hours

A close-up view of Bamia Delight – a Middle Eastern okra stew with tender lamb, crispy-fried okra, and aromatic spices.

Okra Stew with Lamb (Bamia) – Middle Eastern Dish

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 1 hour & 15 mins

Baby Back Ribs Glazed With Pomegranate Molasses BBQ Sauce

How to Make the Best Grilled Baby Back Ribs (Ever!)

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hours

Plate of Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce served over spaghetti.

The Tastiest Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 1 hour 15 mins

Pan of braised artichoke hearts with a side of dipping sauce

Braised Artichoke Heart with Roasted Garlic and Lemon

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hours

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