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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Mediterranean Meals That Are Perfect for January

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 6, 2025, updated December 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    January is the perfect time to enjoy warm and comforting Mediterranean meals that are both hearty and flavorful. From rich stews to vibrant salads, these dishes bring a burst of color and flavor to the winter table. Embrace the season with these 25 Mediterranean recipes that are sure to satisfy and nourish!

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This easy Crockpot meal is perfect for weeknight family dinners and special occasions alike, featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce. It pairs well with pasta or mashed potatoes.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With simple ingredients you probably already have, you can whip up a rich and hearty meal in no time.

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    Spanish Chicken Stew

    Spanish chicken stew with rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken stew is easy to prepare using rotisserie chicken and is full of bright lemon and rosemary flavors. It's a great option for a cozy meal any night of the week.

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    Greek Pasta Salad

    Greek pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Home at Cedar Springs Farm.

    This Greek pasta salad is bright and refreshing, packed with fresh vegetables. It's topped with a delicious dressing that brings everything together.

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    Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

    Salmon Ristotto with Leeks & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Salmon Risotto is a flavorful dish that you can whip up in under 40 minutes without needing to stir constantly. With ingredients like lemon, leeks, and parsley, it’s a great option for dinner parties or a quick weeknight meal.

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    Mediterranean Lasagna

    Mediterranean Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Mediterranean Lasagna is packed with creamy feta cheese sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella, along with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and herbs. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for any meal.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese on top. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    These Lamb Meatballs are simple to prepare and packed with fresh lemon and cilantro flavor. They’re great alongside mashed potatoes, as an appetizer, or at a buffet, and they’ve been a favorite in my home for years.

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    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Vodka Pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, and you can even make it without any vodka. It's a delicious dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken

    Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Chicken cooked in a rich tomato and garlic sauce, then covered with melted mozzarella cheese. This dish features a fresh tomato topping that brings a taste of Italy to your dinner table.

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    Pastina Soup

    Pastina Soup.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    This Italian dish is a cozy favorite that everyone enjoys. It's healthy, quick to prepare, and uses everyday ingredients, making it a great choice for any weeknight dinner.

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    Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

    Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

    This creamy dish features tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all packed with delicious Tuscan flavors. It's a simple yet fancy weeknight dinner that your family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

    Slow Cooker Beef Gyros.
    Photo Credit: Like Mother, Like Daughter.

    Slow cooker beef gyros feature tender beef that cooks to perfection in the slow cooker. Wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce, this is a delicious meal.

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    Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

    A spoonful of shrimp risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This risotto is rich and creamy, packed with shrimp and asparagus, and gets its great flavor from lemon, basil, and parmesan. It's a simple dinner that can be ready in 40 minutes, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.

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    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This sun-dried tomato pasta is quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors. It's a great option for a laid-back dinner or a fast weeknight meal.

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    Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole

    Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole.
    Photo Credit: All in the Family Recipes.

    Enjoy a comforting bowl of Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole, a classic dish full of rich flavors. With tasty broth, homemade meatballs, and fresh veggies, this soup is sure to please everyone.

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    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This paella is a simple dish that everyone will enjoy. It's packed with flavorful saffron, white wine, shrimp, chicken, green peas, and bell peppers, making it great for dinner parties and tasty even the next day.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that brings together juicy shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This easy slow cooker recipe brings the classic tastes of Tuscany right to your home. It's a simple way to enjoy a delicious meal without much work.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon

    Pink pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features a rich and zesty tomato sauce combined with crispy bacon. It's a delicious option that everyone will enjoy.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi can be made in just 10 minutes, offering a delicious appetizer or meal. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone Soup Recipe (Olive Garden Inspired).
    Photo Credit: The Kitchen Girl.

    This filling minestrone soup features a rich tomato broth packed with fresh veggies, beans, and pasta. It's a great way to feed a crowd without spending a lot.

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    Manestra

    Greek orzo with ground beef.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Comfort food often brings to mind casseroles or mac and cheese, but this Greek "Manestra" offers a fun new version of comfort food. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that you'll enjoy just as much as the classics you're used to!

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets topped with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a delicious meal. This is a great option for a satisfying dinner.

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    White Bean Panzanella

    White Bean Panzanella
    Photo credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    In this Italian-style recipe, ripe juicy tomatoes are combined with white beans, toasted bread and tossed in an aromatic tomato and white bean dressing.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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