by Heart Healthy Greek | Dec 19, 2023 | Appetizers, dairy free, Dip, Mediterranean recipe, Snack, Vegan, vegetarian |
Looking for a new way to enjoy gigantes beans, those plump and creamy Greek giant beans? Gigantes beans, usually the stars of the traditional Greek dish Gigantes Plaki, are taking a flavorful turn into the world of dips. Forget the usual routine; we’re shaking...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Jun 23, 2023 | Appetizers, Side Dish |
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate grilling sensation with these Grilled Halloumi Skewers: A Party on a Stick Worth Celebrating! Picture this: colorful peppers, delicate zucchini ribbons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and oh-so-satisfying chunks of halloumi cheese, all...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Jul 8, 2022 | Appetizers |
Your summer feast will pop with a simple, cool, and delightful dip like Creamy Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes. One bite and this dip is about to become your new obsession! Instead of using a block of plain feta cheese, add a bowl of this delicious creamy tangy dip...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Nov 19, 2021 | Appetizers, vegetarian |
Looking for the perfect festive holiday appetizer? It’s here! Our Baked Stuffed Brie is quick and easy. You’ll steal the show at your next party when you serve this rich dish. It starts with a wheel of brie cheese baked in a phyllo parcel, then topped with...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Oct 2, 2021 | Appetizers, vegetarian |
Are you looking for something different to serve on game day or at your next gathering? Are you tired of the usual game day/party foods? Game day food can be just as important as the sporting event, wouldn’t you agree? You’ll definitely win over your...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Sep 17, 2021 | Appetizers, Snack, Vegan, vegetarian |
This recipe for easy homemade salsa makes the best party food and must-have snack! Here’s one thing we have learned, homemade salsa beats any salsa you find in a jar! We are a bit partial to the fresh tomatoes that come from our garden, because fresh tomatoes...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Feb 25, 2021 | Appetizers, vegetarian |
These versatile Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect appetizer, side dish, or even main vegetarian entree! Hearty and filling, you won’t miss out on the usual meat-stuffed mushrooms we’ve grown accustomed to eating. These delectable stuffed mushrooms have become a...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Jan 24, 2021 | Appetizers, vegetarian |
This warm and healthy Spinach Artichoke Feta Dip is the perfect dip to serve at any gathering (fingers crossed we can have those again soon!). Easy and delicious, we combined a few of our go-to Mediterranean ingredients to make a dip that’s packed with flavor...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Dec 23, 2020 | Appetizers |
What better time than the holidays to flex your charcuterie board building skills? The variety of delectable treats traditionally found on these boards offers something for everyone. Filled with a wide variety of tasty cheese, olives, vegetables, dried and fresh...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Aug 23, 2020 | Appetizers, Side Dish, vegetarian |
It’s a pretty safe bet that somewhere along the line you have enjoyed zucchini squares, the classic summer dish. You know, the ones that show up at a backyard bbq or picnic, especially during the height of zucchini season? You may even get a surprise pan...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Aug 10, 2020 | Appetizers, Vegan, vegetarian |
We all know just how much Greeks love their psomaki (bread)! Bread has a very special place on the Greek table, whether it’s served for lunch or dinner. We agree that dipping your bread in all the wonderful juices of a Horiatiki Salad or sopping up all the...
by Heart Healthy Greek | May 20, 2020 | Appetizers |
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...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Apr 15, 2020 | Appetizers, Snack, Vegan |
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...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Feb 4, 2020 | Appetizers, Snack |
Everyone has that one ingredient they always have stocked in the refrigerator. For us, it’s kalamata olives (among a few others). They make a great snack and can brighten up just about any dish. This recipe for Kalamata Olive Tapenade showcases the olives as the star...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Jan 26, 2020 | Appetizers |
These Greek Salad Kebabs make the perfect appetizer that is seriously easy but looks so fancy! Only assembly required, no cooking needed. For this recipe, we took our favorite Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki Salad) and turned it into a stick version. Serve these up at...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Jan 15, 2020 | Appetizers, Side Dish, Snack |
One of our family’s favorite Asian foods to indulge in is an egg roll. One of the challenges on our heart-healthy journey is coming up with alternative ways to make some of our favorite foods healthier, but we nailed it on this one! These Mediterranean Inspired...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Dec 18, 2019 | Appetizers |
Raise your hand if you are a Spanakopita fan!! Lower those hands and get ready to make this easy recipe for Spanakopita Pull-Apart Bread. This is insanely delicious and addictive! Your favorite spanakopita flavors come together easily to make one...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Dec 5, 2019 | Appetizers, Snack |
December seems like the perfect month to introduce our recipe for Mediterranean Spiced Nuts. These are a simple and easy snack to prepare–and who doesn’t like simple, especially this time of year?! And let’s be really honest here–who doesn’t feel just a...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Dec 1, 2019 | Appetizers |
There’s no doubt we love feta cheese, so we try to incorporate it into many of our dishes! This recipe for Baked Feta has feta cheese at the forefront of the dish accompanied by kalamata olives it’s easy to make appetizer that’s full of flavor. With minimal prep time,...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Sep 30, 2019 | Appetizers, Snack |
This recipe for Warm Stuffed Figs is one of those easy recipes that looks like you spent hours preparing, but truthfully comes together very quickly! September marks fig season here in Ohio, so this makes for a delightful Fall appetizer. Simple, sweet and a great...
by Heart Healthy Greek | Sep 24, 2019 | Appetizers, Snack, Vegan |
Garlic lovers, this recipe is for you! Skordalia is one of the most popular dips you’ll find in Greece and/or in any authentic Greek restaurant. It is made by combining a pureed base of potatoes or bread and then emulsifying with loads (and we mean LOADS!) of...