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...
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...
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...
Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
It might be safe to say that sweet potatoes have become our favorite type of spud over the past few years. They have so much flavor on their own, are super filling and can transform into many different dishes both savory and sweet. This recipe for Mediterranean...
Mediterranean Inspired Egg Rolls
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...
Mushroom Stifado (Stew)
This hearty Greek stew is a vegan dream come true! Not only will our vegan/vegetarian followers fall in love with this recipe but it just might turn some of our meat lovers (we know you’re out there!!?) into Meatless Monday converts! Mushroom Stifado (Stew) is...
Everything Bagel Acorn Squash
How do we know that it’s officially Fall? Well, besides the date on the calendar, the farm markets and grocery stores are overflowing with many different varieties of delectable squash. One of our favorites is the acorn squash. Shaped like an actual acorn, it has long...
Roasted Carrots with Feta
Not currently a carrot fan? Or maybe you have picky eaters in your home? This recipe for Roasted Carrots with Feta will turn even the non-believers into carrot lovers! Carrots are a staple veg in our fridge. But that wasn’t always the case. Large carrots can be a...
Asian Inspired Grilled Eggplant
With all the warm weather we have been having this Fall, we are still able to grill outdoors, and we love it! Well, truth be told, we have been known to grill on freezing cold winter days too! All we need is a shoveled path from the door to the grill through the snow,...
Roasted Beet and Fig Salad
Two things we love about late Summer and early Fall – the beets are still growing in the garden and the figs have ripened! Say hello to our Roasted Beet and Fig Salad, a perfectly tasty and healthy combination of two of our favorites! Don’t you...
Fava
During our first trip to Greece we were introduced to a traditional Greek dip that was so delicious we just knew we would have to learn how to make it. Having a wonderful dinner out with cousins one evening, they ordered a dip called Fava. Side note here: we became...
Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers
Fresh-picked sweet cubanelle peppers from the garden stuffed with one of our favorite traditional Greek dishes? Yes, please!! One of the most popular and recognizable Greek dishes, the Spanakopita (spinach pie), inspired us to put a fun twist on the classic recipe...
Stuffed Avocados
Stuffed Avocado Salad made three ways because they’re all so good we couldn’t make just one! Avocados are a great addition to a heart-healthy lifestyle due to their being loaded with vitamins and healthy fats. Plus the avocado has more potassium than a banana!...
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
There are so many ways to cook Brussels Sprouts that are all equally delicious, but have you ever tried grilling them? Before you have everyone in your house turning their noses up to the thought of having to eat brussels sprouts, try this recipe. These Grilled...
Shrimp Cobb Salad
Who doesn’t love the ease of summer cooking? This recipe for a delicious Shrimp Cobb Salad is sure to make your summer dining a breeze. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or prepared for friends and family get- together lunch. Once assembled on...
Healthy Broccoli Salad
Are you looking for that summer salad that is not only healthy but can’t-put-your-fork-down scrumptious? Then this Healthy Broccoli Salad is going to become one of your favorites. This salad is packed with superfoods broccoli and cauliflower and dressed with an...
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
Got a craving for chicken wings? Our recipe for Baked Buffalo Cauliflower hits the spot! Its a much healthier dish than what you’d get at a sports bar, fried wings dowsed in a buttery sauce. We baked the cauliflower with just a drizzle of olive oil and spices and then...
Greek Pasta Salad
We love preparing light, summery salads and one of our go-to recipes is Greek Pasta Salad, a great dish for picnics and potlucks. Sometimes meals can sit heavy in your stomach on a hot summer night, so this is the perfect dish to combat that post-meal sluggish...
Roasted Golden Beet Salad
Not an avid beet eater? Then GOLDEN beets are for you! They aren’t as sweet and are less earthy tasting than red beets. Beets have been around forever (okay thousands of years!) dating back to ancient Greece. We grow them in our garden during the summer months and...
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