Grilled Greek Salmon Kebabs
This recipe for healthy Grilled Greek Salmon Kebabs is summer grilling at its absolute best! Thes kebabs are marinated with olive oil, fresh lemon juice and spices and topped with a feta drizzle. The ingredients required are probably already in your cabinet, and...
Greek Veggie Bowl
Greek Veggie Bowls are a go-to for easy weeknight dinners! The base for this bowl is a take on cauliflower rice (that we also use as a side dish) and lovingly nicknamed “cauliflower-kopita”. We call it this because it’s not just plain old cauliflower rice...
Broiled Grapefruit
If you’ve only ever had grapefruits raw, you are missing out! Broiling not only brings out so much natural flavor goodness but the warmth and caramelization take them to another level. To be honest we grew up dowsing grapefruit in refined sugar (embarrassing!) but...
Horta (Greens) With Potatoes
Horta (greens) dishes are a quick and fool-proof way to add fiber, vitamins, minerals, calcium, potassium, and magnesium to a meal. All of that from just one plate of greens–how could you go wrong? That’s one of the reasons why we love Horta (Greens) with...
Greek Easter Eggs
Growing up in a Greek family one of the highlights of Easter dinner was playing Tsougrisma with our Greek Easter Eggs. It’s the tradition of cracking eggs that have been dyed red. Why do we dye the eggs red? The color red represents the bloodshed by Christ on...
Watermelon Radish Salad
Have you ever heard of watermelon radishes? No? You’re not alone! Alexa here, and I hadn’t either until last weekend. I discovered the prettiest of all radishes while browsing the Dekalb Farmers Market. I read the name on the sign which was the first thing to intrigue...
Strawberry Chocolate Chia Pudding
With the arrival of spring comes a wider variety of seasonal fruits that we love incorporating into our recipes. There’s nothing wrong with reliable apples and oranges, but after a long winter, the lack of fruit selection can get a bit boring! This Strawberry...
Baked Kalamata Olives
Three words come to mind when we think about this appetizer of Baked Kalamata Olives, warm, delicious, and aromatic! An important staple in the Greek diet, the Kalamata olive is used in many Greek dishes. We were awe-inspired when we traveled to Athens last year and...
Brussels Sprout & Pear Salad
Do you ever feel like your weeknights seem to be even busier than the weekend?! Running errands after a full days work, getting in a workout, leftover chores that you didn’t get to on Sunday. That’s why we try to keep our weeknight meals simple yet healthy. Some...
Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is one of the most flavorful main dishes you will find in Greek cuisine. Imagine yourself strolling through the streets of Greece, where you will almost always find a restaurant or street vendor selling souvlaki. The souvlaki in Greece is made with...
Greek Breakfast Wraps
There’s no better start to a day than a delicious breakfast, and what’s better than one that’s not only healthy, but easy to make?! These Greek Breakfast Wraps are perfect for those grab-and-go mornings. They’re full of flavor and packed with...
Roasted Asparagus with Feta
You know spring has arrived when bunches of asparagus overtake the produce department at the market! Asparagus is one of our favorite spring veggies! The number one reason is because it’s so easy to roast in the oven and pairs with a variety of main dishes. We...
Avocado Mayonnaise
Once our heart-healthy journey began, one thing we knew we’d have to get rid of was mayonnaise! Because it’s mostly comprised of oil, mayonnaise is very high in fats and calories. Can you believe it rings in at 100 calories per tablespoon? And let’s...
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Longing for the ease of packing a sandwich or wrap for lunch, but looking for an alternative to high-carb breads, wraps, or buttery croissants? Look no further than this quick and easy recipe for Turkey Lettuce Wraps! Now that the weather is warming up, we want to...
Nicoise Salad
Even though spring technically arrives this week, with all of these little glimpses of sun and warmth, we have our fingers crossed that spring weather is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate the arrival of warmer temperatures and impending fresh...
Feta Stuffed Dates
If you’re an avid follower of our journey then you know how much we love using Medjool Dates. Usually we use them as natural sweeteners but this recipe for Feta Stuffed Dates lets the fruit shine as a savory appetizer! These little jewels are the perfect “boat” for...
Baked Oatmeal
Do you find it hard to make breakfast every morning during the chaos of getting you and your family ready? One way to make sure everyone gets a nutritious meal is to make it ahead of time. We’re not talking about portioning out processed foods and cereals, but a warm...
Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken
One of the most popular dishes in Greek cuisine is the Spanakopita. We love it for its paper-thin, perfectly crisp phyllo and tasty spinach filling! Well, let’s use a version of that filling and stuff heart-healthy chicken breasts full of that deliciousness!...
Samoa Truffles
Does anyone else feel like they can’t run errands lately without seeing Girl Scouts selling cookies at the store entrance?! It’s yet another time of year where sweets are everywhere you go. Don’t get us wrong we LOVE the Girl Scouts and their cookies. Mom (Christina)...
Latholemono
We can guarantee that once you have made this Greek dressing, you’ll be using it on everything! Start cooking with Latholemono and you’ll be Greek cooking for sure! Latholemono translates to lemony olive oil, it’s a classic vinaigrette used on many Greek dishes....
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