These easy baked falafel with lemon-tahini sauce are crispy from the outside, light tender, crumbly from the inside, and full of bright, Mediterranean flavors. It is surprisingly easy to make your own falafel at home. There’s nothing like the flavor of crispy falafel with lemony tahini sauce! This popular traditional Middle Eastern dish is a …
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Simple Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup with Quinoa
Cold winter days call for a hearty, rich, comforting soup. This Simple Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup with Quinoa is a twist on the classic Italian dish. Adding quinoa makes a perfect protein-packed alternative to the traditional pasta in this Italian peasant soup. Minestrone is hearty, warming, and healthy one-pot meal. Full of vegetables, cannellini beans, and …
Easy Shawarma-Spiced Chicken
This Easy Shawarma-Spiced Chicken is full of flavor and tantalizes your taste buds with the flavors of the Middle East. It is an easy stovetop version of the traditional dish, so you can enjoy it anytime. Growing up in Greece, one of our most popular street foods is the gyro, typically made with pork or …
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence
Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with these perfectly tender Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence. Juicy on the inside, each bite is enveloped in an herb-infused exterior with all the flavors of Southern France. A delicious and elegant yet quick and nearly effortless main dish to make on a grill or stovetop that pairs …
Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe
This authentic Greek lemon potatoes recipe will take your roasted potato side dish to the next level. Simple, everyday ingredients transform the potatoes into a comforting, fresh, bright classic Greek side dish that can be served with various main dishes. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn …
Ricotta Flan with Maple Syrup
Maple syrup and ricotta cheese come together in this delicious and easy-to-make dessert. Ricotta Flan With Maple Syrup is an impressive dessert that can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, …
Easy Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This easy recipe for savory mashed sweet potatoes is the perfect side dish for busy weeknights or special occasions. The thyme and allspice add flavor without overwhelming the dish. The extra virgin olive oil and whole milk give the potatoes a light yet rich, creamy texture. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. …
Easy Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
This Sheet Pan Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is tender, juicy, and roasted to golden-brown perfection with rosemary, lemon slices and garlic tucked away under the skin to rending lots of flavors. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Roasted chicken is a classic dish …
Mediterranean White Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
This Mediterranean White Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade is a flavorful restaurant-quality weeknight meal that can be ready in less than 30 minutes. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This Mediterranean white fish dish is an elegant yet quick and simple-to-prepare weeknight dinner. …
Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites
Simple to make, these satisfying cucumber bites are topped with spicy tuna. A quick, no-cook, low-carb, healthy appetizer or snack. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party! They’re sure to be …
Sweet Potato Appetizers With Cranberry Sauce and Walnuts
Sweet Potato Appetizers With Cranberry Sauce and Walnuts are the perfect holiday appetizer. They have all Thanksgiving and holiday flavors in one tasty bite. The mix of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and walnuts is delicious. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This Sweet …
Pesto Eggplant Parmesan
This Pesto Eggplant Parmesan is a twist on the classic Italian dish. It is an easy-to-make, flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve guests. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The milky, creamy …
Easy Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
This Easy Creamy Whipped Feta Dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party! Made in only 10 minutes, it’s light and fluffy yet packed with flavor. The rich feta cheese provides a salty, briny tang, while the thick Greek yogurt gives it a rich, creamy, velvety texture. The lemon adds a touch of brightness, …
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese
The sweetness of the Medjool dates pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the goat cheese and the smoky, salty, crispy bacon. It is like a salty, sweet, tangy love affair in your mouth. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. With the holidays approaching, …
Easy Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes
When it comes to side dishes, roasted potatoes are a classic for a reason. Whether you’re serving chicken, beef, pork, or fish, roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. They’re simple to make and are always delicious and satisfying. And while they can be cooked in the oven, air fryer roasted potatoes require even lower effort …
Fig Almond And Olive Oil Cakes
Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with these delicious Fig Almond Olive Oil Cakes. They are tender and moist, with a subtle sweetness of the fig and honey and a deliciously tart lemony flavor and aroma. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cakes …
One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash
Are you looking for an easy, weeknight meal packed with flavor that doesn’t require much cleanup? This One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash is the answer. The chicken and squash are cooked in a bright lemony sauce with garlic and oregano. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish comes together quickly and can be …
Fresh Fruit Salad With Honey-Yogurt Dip
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy delicious and refreshing fruit salads. This recipe for fresh fruit salad with honey yogurt dip is ideal for a light snack or a healthy dessert. The colors, textures, and flavors all come together, and the honey yogurt dip adds a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with …
Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy fresh produce and delicious salads like this Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad. The combination of zucchini, tomatoes, and onions is flavorful and refreshing. This salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for packing in a lunchbox, weeknight dinners, picnics, potlucks, or any other summer gathering. This …
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Gremolata
Summertime is the perfect time for grilling fresh seafood. This flavorful, light, and healthy recipe for grilled tuna steaks with gremolata is ready in less than twenty minutes and is ideal for the summer months. It features a delightful Italian gremolata made with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This post may contain Amazon or other …
Grilled Asparagus with Italian Gremolata
This recipe for grilled asparagus with Italian gremolata is a quick and easy side dish. It is ready in under 30 minutes and elevates the flavor of the asparagus. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The asparagus is marinated in lemon, balsamic vinegar, …
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Regarding Greek food, there are few things more iconic than souvlaki. This dish of grilled meats, traditionally pork, chicken, or lamb, is one of the staples of Greek street food. While this dish has many variations, this homemade Greek chicken souvlaki hits all the key notes: bright, crisp flavors, tender, flavorful meat, and a zesty …
Quinoa Tabouli
This super easy Quinoa Tabouli is a gluten-free spin on the classic Middle Eastern dish. It’s a light, refreshing, filling salad perfect on a warm spring/summer day. Well, I already have a grain-free cauliflower tabbouleh, but today I’m sharing another tabbouleh variation for the quinoa lovers! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. …
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This quick and easy recipe for sheet pan roasted chicken thighs and vegetables makes dinner as easy as snapping your fingers. Both the chicken and the vegetables side are cooked at the same time, and you use …
The Best Roasted Garlic Hummus
This Roaster Garlic Hummus is a smooth spread, dip, or appetizer made from chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans in the US), tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Its creamy smooth texture makes it …
Baba Ghanoush
Baba ghanoush is a typical meze (or mezze) of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a dip with pita bread, appetizer, or side dish. It is similar to hummus, but it calls for grilled or roasted eggplant instead of chickpeas. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying …
Tzatziki Sauce
Liven up any meal with this fresh Greek Tzatziki (Tzah-tzee-kee) sauce recipe! Its rich, creamy texture and fresh, bright flavor make it a delicious dip with pita and cruditèes, or a side for grilled veggies, grilled meats, or a spread for sandwiches. This recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce is ready in 20 minutes or less …
Dill Cucumber Salad – A Refreshing Summer Salad
This creamy dill cucumber salad recipe is easy, refreshing, and full of healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, dill, and olive oil. It takes just 15-minutes to make and is the ideal side dish addition to a potluck, picnic, BBQ, or summer party. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, …
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip – Htipiti
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This spicy, tangy, irresistible, creamy Greek Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip – Htipiti in Greek (pronounced ch-tee-pee-tee) is the perfect appetizer or snack for your next gathering. It is easy and quick to make, and it is …
Blueberry Smoothie
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This blueberry smoothie is a nutritious, healthy, cool smoothie with a thick, creamy, frosty texture and sweet berry flavor; it is like a morning ice cream treat. It’s easy to prepare in the blender, and it keeps …
