5 Staple Mediterranean Ingredients

Here are 5 ingredients that all Mediterranean food must needs. 

1. Good Olive Oil
Investing in a good quality extra virgin olive oil is so worth it.

2. Garlic
Whether it's raw or cooked, garlic is a must-have for Mediterranean cooking. 

3. Lemons
Fresh is always better, and lemon juice is no different. Skip the bottled stuff and get some whole fresh lemons. 

4. Oregano
A bottle of dried oregano will last you a while. A little bit goes a long way but it's makes a huge impact. 

5. Olives
I haven't met an olive that I didn't love. They all bring different flavor profiles and textures that really enhance a dish. 

When it comes to cooking Mediterranean food at home, you might be surprised to find that you already have a lot of what you need. 

Once you have these 5 ingredients, you'd be amazed how quickly a dish can come together. 

- Chef Mike

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[PA_]

As a sicilian/meditereanean I absolutely agree these ingredients are a must!

[sobhi]

From all the olives, nothing beats kalamata olive. It's good for your soul.🤤🤤🤤

[lannynavitka]

I make that exact dish for my kids once a week. Costs me like $12 for 6 portions, and it's restaurant quality every time!

[RT-wqbd]

Great but simple recipe! Mediterranean cuisine is so healthy and delicious.

[cuhhcuhh]

If anyone is curious about the olive oil he uses like i was, it's a brand called Graza, and not exactly cheap.

[butler-macdonald]

I guess I'm Mediterranean now lol 5 of my favourite ingredients to cook/eat all in one video

[bibibrin]

Thanks, dear man! I was just thinking what to cook for dinner now. You just saved my evening 😊

[thelambofgood]

The Doo Wop beat from Miseducation is peeking through lolz such a great album

[mariefreeman]

OMG!! Chef this looks so very delicious!! A good recipe to try. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us 😊😊

[phidy]

All of your videos and recipes say “really good olive oil.” Would love to see a video on the differences.

[st.joanne]

This chicken dish looks amazing and I am drooling 🤤

[rabaham]

As a Lebanese background living in America, I am impressed and happy that Americans are more into spices.

[DarkFoxZero]

Really good olive oil right out of the plastic bottle, excellent humour

[paulchesney]

I love, love Mediterranean food.Been eating it for years...like almost 50 years.The best chefs/cooks for this....the Lebanese....I'm convinced!

[roretalee]

I admireYou! No BS! Yummy food.
I Love them All! Fabulous Result! Not Mediocre 😂

[shawnrich]

Funny thing about this. I'm subscribed, and I live in Florida. Bring that food this way😂

[lindaaposto]

WoW that's a lot of oregano! It's strong stuff...

[veronicaBolanos-mcfc]

My son would love love that! He loves those Mediterranean flavors

[SanFranPsycho]

Being half greek, I can attest to this 👍🏻