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 …
Vegetarian
Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Tuscan Kale
This penne with sun-dried tomatoes and Tuscan kale is an easy weeknight pasta dish bursting with fresh flavors! Sun-dried tomatoes add flavor and wonderful color, while the kale adds freshness to the dish. This vegetarian dinner is ready in just 25 minutes! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, …
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
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 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, …
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. …
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 …
Easy Oven-Roasted Asparagus
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read our privacy policy. Oven-Roasted Asparagus is an easy, quick, and simple to prepare side dish. It is ready in just 20 minutes (start to finish) and pairs perfectly with lighter dishes, such as roasted …
Risotto Primavera – Easy Springtime Risotto
Spring is here, and what better way to enjoy some more seasonal vegetables than this flavorful Risotto Primavera (Springtime Risotto)! Risotto is a classic northern Italian dish made with short-grain starchy rice — most commonly Arborio rice but other types of short grain rice can be used. These types of rice can absorb more liquid, …
Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata
Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on crusty bread, toasted pita, crudités, or as part of a larger Greek meze platter! Melitzanosalata (meh-lee-TZAH-noh-sah-LAH-tah) is a delicious dip that makes a wonderful snack, appetizer, part of …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnips and Carrots
Roasted vegetables are the highlight of Fall and Winter side dishes, and the roasted brussels sprouts, Parsnips, and Carrots are one of the staple menu items for our winter entertaining. The root vegetables develop their natural sweetness, while the cruciferous vegetables benefit from the caramelization and the browning to intensify their nutty and sweet flavor. A side dish that …
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE
This post contains some affiliate links. For more information, see my full disclosure here. This Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a rich, velvety, decadent dessert that is much healthier and lighter than the traditional chocolate mousse. As for the use of avocado, it does not affect the mousse taste. I love everything chocolate! And if you are like …
Green Beans Amandine
Green beans amandine is a classic, healthy and refreshing side dish with earthy flavors. The simple preparation makes it a versatile side to accompany any meal, from a Sunday dinner to an elaborate holiday menu. The almonds add some crunchiness and earthy flavor which play nicely with the fresh flavors of the beans and the parsley.It is a …
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage
Roasted sweet potatoes with sage is a simple, yet delicious, dish to accompany your Autumn and Winter meals. It is a great addition to any holiday menu while it also makes an easy and flavorful side for your weeknight dinners as well. The roasting process intensifies the natural sugars of the sweet potatoes, concentrates their …
Cauliflower Tabbouleh (Grain Free)
Cauliflower tabbouleh is a grain-free version of the classic tabbouleh salad.Tabbouleh or Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad, which is typically made with bulgur (cracked wheat), parsley, mint, tomato, and lemon. It is typically served as part of a mezze (metzea) appetizer assortment, and it can be perfect in the summer as a side or …
Tahini sauce
Tahini sauce is a traditional recipe from Cyprus. It is served alongside grilled meat dishes and is used in place of the typical tzatziki sauce that is used in Greece. The tahini sauce is a mixture of tahini paste (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and water. By adjusting the amount of the water, it …
Mayonnaise-Free Potato Salad
This mayonnaise-free potato salad is a lighter version of the well-known potato salad recipe. Although it is called a salad, it is actually a side dish as it usually accompanies the main course. It is mainly served at casual meals such as barbecues, potlucks picnics, and weekday dinners. It is a popular menu choice when preparing …
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
Braised Okra (Bamia)
Braised Okra (Bamia) in tomato sauce is a classic dish from the group of meals we (Greeks) call “oily” (lathera) since they do not have any animal protein. Traditionally are served as main dish, especially during fasting days, accompanied with a hefty slice of freshly baked bread. Since during Lenten periods and fasting days we …
