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Easy Baked Spinach and Feta Cheese Frittata

This Easy Baked Spinach and Feta Cheese Frittata is a breeze to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Ideal for a weekend brunch, a hearty and healthy breakfast, or lunch, or pair it with a salad for a quick weeknight dinner!  This Easy Baked Spinach and Feta Cheese Frittata is put together …

Easy Baked Falafel with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

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 …

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 …

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 Orange-Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese

Vibrant, sweet Navel orange pieces, bright red pomegranate arils, creamy goat cheese and avocado, and crunchy pecans whet the appetite with strong visual appeal! A delicious homemade orange champagne vinaigrette drizzle pulls it together into an irresistibly inviting, festive, Easy Orange-Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As …

How To Make The Best Italian Antipasto Platter for Entertaining: A Complete Guide

Rather than a “recipe,” this post serves as a guide for making your own delicious and attractive southern Italian antipasto platter featuring delectable traditional regional ingredients. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you planning your next gathering and need a charcuterie board …

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, …

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Summertime is the perfect time for lemonade. But this summer, try something new and mix things up with this watermelon mint lemonade. It is the ideal refresher for a hot day and brings the classic lemonade to a new level. In addition, it can be easily transformed into a beverage for adults using vodka (lemon …

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 …

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is the perfect summer dish! It’s light and refreshing, yet still filling and satisfying. Best of all, it’s effortless and quick to make. It takes 30 minutes to cook the pasta, chop the vegetables, and mix everything together. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, …

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 …

Easy Overnight Oats

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This easy overnight oats recipe is a simple, healthy, flavorful breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and on-the-go breakfasts. Of course, you can customize it with many add-ins and toppings!  I love warm oatmeal, …

Greek Yogurt Parfait

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Layer up Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and your favorite granola for a delightful quick breakfast with homemade yogurt parfait!  This dish is simple, flavorful, refreshing, and quick to prepare. It is one of those items that you …

Caprese Skewers with a Balsamic Glaze

In this post, some of the links are affiliate links, which pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my website. The Caprese Skewers are an elegant and easy twist on the classic Caprese Salad dish. They are an excellent appetizer for a casual get-together or …

Healthy Fruit Gelatin Gummy Snacks

My daughter loves gummy snacks. These Healthy Fruit Gelatin Gummy Snacks are a healthy alternative to conventional gummy treats. And they are so simple to make you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them yet! The conventional gummy treats are laden with sugar or sugar substitutes, artificial colors, and flavors; the same applies to the conventional …

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 …

Moroccan Lamb Kofta

The first time I had Moroccan Lamb Kofta was from the prepared foods section of a healthy foods grocery store. Immediately, I fell in love with these kabobs. The combination of spices and herbs (Cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mint) hits all flavor notes and brings memories of travels through the mysterious and adventurous routes …

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 …

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