Mediterranean Salads

On a Mediterranean table, salad is never an afterthought. It is the reason you come to the table. Here is what I make on repeat all summer, fresh, loaded with herbs, and built for the summer heat.

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Homemade Pita Chips

The Best Pita Bread for Pita Chips I have tested this recipe with store-bought, bakery-style, and homemade pita, and they…

Your Meze Platter, Sorted

Summer entertaining should be easy on the host. A meze platter is my answer: set it out, and let everyone graze while you finish the real cooking.

Mediterranean Grilling Recipes

Nothing says summer like something over the fire. These are the skewers, kebabs, and grilled favorites I come back to when it is too hot to cook inside.

Sweet Summer Treats

The sweet end to a summer meal, whether that is a warm fruit dessert or something cold straight from the freezer.

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I am Aysegul (pronounced as I-che-guel), and I am glad you are here. Foolproof Living is a food blog where you can find recipes made with seasonal ingredients rooted in my Mediterranean upbringing. I am all about making your life easier in the kitchen with tried-and-true recipes presented with easy-to-follow photos and helpful hints.

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