Food Of The Month Club: 10 Recipes Celebrating May’s Food Holidays

May is a good month to explore the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy fat-based diet that emphasizes lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains along with fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat dairy. Doctors say it reduces heart disease and encourages longevity, but it’s also a delicious way to dine, like this eggplant, yogurt and egg main dish.

Salsa goes on everything savory this month, and you can explore with different types of salsas from tomato to fruity. This green tomatillo salsa is easy to make by oven charring the vegetables, then blending. Serve with chips, chicken, steak, eggs or whatever else you want to pair with the piquant blend.

Strawberries are super ripe this month, so whip up a batch of this no-churn dessert with protein-rich Greek yogurt.

Hummus is one of the best snacks ever! Not only is it full of fiber and protein, but it’s also fun to dress up with toppings. Here, a fresh batch gets better with a salty olive tapenade and a homemade chili oil, seasoned with za’atar, a Mediterranean spice blend.

Raspberry popovers have their own holiday? Of course! They’re so tasty you’ll want to throw a party for them too! They’re sweet, a little tart and eggy and the perfect centerpiece for a bespoke brunch.

These meaty pastry bites are made in the Argentinian style with a flaky crust and a savory filling, including raisins, green olives and eggs. They’re meant to be either a starter or light main course and are great when you want something hand-held, like when you’re on the go or at a party. Dip in the zesty, herby chimichurri sauce.

Even beginner bakers can perfect this impressive-looking dessert with cherries nestled and baked into a custard-like batter. Use fresh cherries if available, but frozen will work just as well, too.

Let’s spin the globe and land in Venice, Italy for World Cocktail Day. This cocktail is kind of like a dessert with its simple combo of sorbet, Prosecco and vodka. Cheers!

We love a one-pan meal, and this Greek shrimp dinner satisfies with the combination of ease and flavor. Meaty shrimp, both canned and fresh tomatoes, olives, feta and honey make this a dish you’ll want to come back to.

From coast to coast, let’s celebrate brownies, but not just any old brownies. These chocolate beauties are flecked with butterscotch bits, giving them a little salty, buttery kick.