Greek-Style Turkey Burgers
We’ve mentioned before that a love of cooking runs in the family, and our son/brother Greg is a great amateur chef. Not only has he mastered some of the traditional Greek recipes like moussaka, spanakopita, and yaprakia, but he also finds creative ways to...
Greek Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint & Basil
We are serving up a delightful salad today, one that may have you cautiously considering the combination of ingredients we incorporated. It’s a classic Greek Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint & Basil, the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Full of sweet...
Grilled Greek Yogurt Marinated Pork Chops
It’s grilling season and we couldn’t be happier. This time of year, we spend lots of time outside cooking most everything on the grill. We love that the clean-up is easier (fewer pots & pans is a good thing!) and the dishes seem simpler. Plus, the kitchen stays...
No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls
These No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls are so good you guys! They are poppable, portable and perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon pick me up. Made with less than 10 ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy and great for Sunday meal prep. They’re loaded...
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves
These Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves have all of the flavors of the Mediterranean wrapped up in a little package! Normally we stuff our grape leaves we a meat mixture because we love the flavor but that changed last year. When I, (Alexa), moved to Atlanta and wasn’t...
Mediterranean Salad With Grilled Romaine
It’s that time of year when we get to fire up the grill and make this delicious Mediterranean Salad With Grilled Romaine! This salad has a slightly charred smoky flavor from the grilled romaine, complemented by the crispness of a mix of Mediterranean inspired...
Greek Panko Crusted Cod
Fish is an important part of the Mediterranean diet. And while neither of us lives close to water, where fresh seafood is often more accessible, we try to get a fish dish, like this Greek Panko Crusted Cod into our weekly meals as often as possible. What makes this...
Crustless Asparagus Feta Quiche
We are celebrating one of our favorite seasonal vegetables in this recipe: asparagus! This Crustless Asparagus Feta Quiche is the perfect choice for a springtime breakfast, brunch, lunch or even for that quick weeknight dinner meal! We are definitely...
Baked Stuffed Onions
See ya later, apples and oranges! Bye bye (for now) acorn and spaghetti squash!! For us, the arrival of spring means we get to enjoy so many of the fruits and vegetables we have missed over the winter months. The first red ripened strawberries, sweet...
Sheet Pan Greek Lemon Chicken
This no-fuss, easy, healthy Sheet Pan Greek Lemon Chicken recipe can be whipped up in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and is packed with flavor! Sheet Pan Greek Lemon Chicken can be used as a main dish served alongside roasted veggies, on top of a salad...
Tsoureki – Greek Sweet Bread
So here’s the story of our Tsoureki (Greek Sweet Bread), we wouldn’t call ourselves “bakers” in any sense of the word. When we do bake it’s more in a way to feed our sweet tooth cravings of luxurious desserts but with healthier ingredients like in our...
Easy White Bean Dip
This recipe for Easy White Bean Dip can be made in under 10 minutes with 5 pantry ingredients. It’s super creamy and light, perfect for guilt-free snacking or as an appetizer. White beans are full of fiber, protein and nutrients so this dip is a healthy win! Plus...
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Bananas are a staple fruit in our house. We always have them on hand for a grab and go breakfast, afternoon snack dipped in peanut butter and possibly our favorite way, in banana “nice” cream. So if you bananas sitting on your counter that have started to turn brown,...
Healthy Breakfast Board
Since so many of us will be spending this upcoming Easter holiday with just the people with whom we are sheltered at home, we thought why not start the day by serving a Healthy Breakfast Board! Breakfast boards are a fun way to serve all of your favorite...
Homemade Wheat Pasta
We’re calling on all of our pasta lovers to try this easy recipe for Homemade Wheat Pasta! Sure, you can buy endless varieties of pasta at the grocery store, but since everyone is spending so much time sheltering at home due to the coronavirus, why not give this...
Greek Artichoke Stew
It’s artichoke season! You know those funny looking vegetables that appear in the produce department of your grocery stores every Spring? The ones you bypass because well, they look scary and you’re not sure how to prepare them. Well, fear no more, we are...
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a healthy snack that packs flavor, that is actually healthy and not processed? You’re in luck, our Crispy Roasted Chickpeas are just that! We packed so much flavor into these tiny little bites. Three to be exact, sweet, ranch and spicy! And you...
Greek Spice Blend
Are you looking for ways to spice up your meal routine? When it comes to simple ways to add flavor, we always reach for our homemade Greek Spice Blend. This blend is a combination of dried herbs and spices that gives your meals a savory, warm, aromatic, earthy, and...
Greek Lemon Potatoes
If you’ve been to a Greek restaurant chances are you’ve had Greek Lemon Potatoes. They are a staple side dish for a few reasons… 1.) Great for serving a crowd, 2.) They go with just about every main dish 3.) They are covered in a lemony sauce making them...
Winter Roasted Salad
When most people think of Greek salad, the traditional horiatiki salad comes to mind. A delightful combination of juicy tomatoes, red onions, crisp cucumbers, green peppers, and delicious feta cheese, horiatiki is a classic Greek dish that we love to indulge in...
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