Classic Hummus
Once you’ve made hummus for yourself, you’ll never go back to the store-bought versions! This Classic Hummus is so delicious and surprisingly easy! It’s one of our go-to snacks since it’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber which helps keeps you...
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach & Rice)
Looking for a simple, healthy, quick and delicious weeknight meal? Spanakorizo (spinach & rice) is an authentic, traditional Greek meal consisting of just a few ingredients. This dish is very popular in Greece as it incorporates low-cost ingredients, easy...
Turkey Keftedes
On our path to lead a more heart-healthy lifestyle, we knew we needed to eliminate most red meat from our diet. At first, this was harder than we thought because there are so many traditional Greek recipes that contain red meats. So we had to be creative and think of...
Grecian Pasta
Grecian Pasta a nice light weeknight dish using pasta, fresh vegetables and a lemon vinaigrette. Looking for that perfect meatless Monday dish? Look no further than this Grecian Pasta! It’s an easy, quick meal to put together for those hectic weeknights. It’s...
Fall Pomegranate Salad
It’s that time of year when we can enjoy one of our favorite salads, the Fall Pomegranate Salad. A salad that has a combination of wonderful flavors, tart, citrusy, and crisp. The fall season brings these wonderful, healthy fruits to our table. The little arils...
Sweet Potato Greek Fries
Yummy Greek Sweet Potato Fries smothered in feta cheese and oregano! What could be better than that on a crisp Fall day? Its a perfect recipe for your game day get-togethers, make them and watch ‘em disappear! You want to prepare super easy dishes so that you can...
Yemista – Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers
Yemista is a traditional dish of stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Yemista means “stuffed” in Greek and this recipe can be used with a variety of vegetables. Today we are using my mother’s recipe ( which was her mother’s recipe, my Yiayia) and are...
Giaourti with Meli (Yogurt with Honey)
We knew when we started this blog that Giaourti with Meli (yogurt with honey) would be one of our favorites to share with all of you! It is so simple with only 3 ingredients and yet is so yummy! The simplicity of this dish makes it easy to prepare and a great go-to...
Fish Plaki (Oven Baked Fish)
Fish Plaki (oven-baked fish), is a deliciously, flavorful Greek-style fish baked in the oven with tomatoes and onions. Fish plays such an important role in the Mediterranean diet and in the diet of those who live in Greece. When we visit Greece, whether dining with...
Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves) are without question one of the best-known dishes in Greek cuisine. Whether in Greece, at a Greek festival, or a local Greek restaurant, the menu will definitely have them listed. Served as an appetizer or side dish along...
Traditional Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki Salad)
If you have ever eaten in a Greek home or at a Greek taverna (restaurant), you know that the Horiatiki Salata (traditional Greek peasant salad) is a must at every meal. We enjoy this salad at our meals because it’s so fresh and delicious but it is also very...
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A website dedicated to healthy eating and lifestyle choices inspired by our Greek heritage.
