Shopping and Cooking Resources
Let us inspire you to whip up amazing, healthy meals. Discover grocery lists, recipes, menus, cooking tips, and more. We have resources for everyone from novices to experts.
RecipesSearch or browse the Oldways recipes database for recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, snacks, entrees, and desserts. |
Fresh FridaysOur bi-weekly Fresh Fridays e-newletter comes packed with cooking tips, meal ideas, and recipes. Read issues in our archive on the website and subscribe to receive future issues of Fresh Fridays by mail. |
12 Great Ways to Use…Our collection of one-page resources is designed to help cooks of all abilities discover new and easy ways to use popular Mediterranean Diet ingredients. |
Mediterranean Diet Menus►Buy a copy of The Oldways 4-Week Mediterranean Diet Menu Plan ►Download a 7-Day Spring/Summer Mediterranean Menu Plan (PDF) ►Download a 7-Day Autumn/Winter Mediterranean Menu Plan (PDF) |
Grocery Lists►Download shopping lists for each meal in The Oldways 4-Week Mediterranean Diet Menu Plan (PDF) ►Download a grocery list for stocking your pantry with Mediterranean Diet staples (PDF) |
Mediterranean Packaging SymbolsTo help people find Mediterranean foods and to help our MFA members designate their qualifying products as belonging to the Mediterranean Diet, Oldways has created two symbols for use on food packaging. |
Mediterranean Foods Alliance PantryNavigating the grocery aisles can be downright overwhelming. To help you quickly and easily identify Mediterranean products in your local store, we’ve listed links to MFA member product pages on our MFA Pantry page. |
Mediterranean Foods Alliance Member ResourcesMember companies of the Mediterranean Foods Alliance often create educational resources for consumers and healthcare professionals. Learn how to choose different foods, discover nutrition information, and find recipes and cooking tips related to our members’ products. |
Tips for FamiliesThe Mediterranean Diet is all about delicious foods, flavors, textures and colors, with something for everyone – even finicky eaters! Keep these tips in mind as you shop for your family.►Learn More |
Tips for MenThe Mediterranean Diet offers some great ways for men of all ages to live longer, healthier lives.►Learn More |
Tips for WomenThe Mediterranean Diet isn’t just one more fad to follow. It’s a healthy way of eating that can help everyone live a longer life and lower the risk of disease.►Learn More |
Tips for SeniorsThe Mediterranean Diet helps seniors enjoy increased mental acuteness and higher energy levels, plus it aids in resisting disease and improves the immune system.►Learn More |