Grilled Greek Corn Salsa
We absolutely LOVE spring and summer grilling. There’s just something about the food that comes off the grill that tastes extra delicious, especially when eaten on a warm summer or spring evening! We try to eat outdoors as much as possible when the weather...
Spanakopita Swirl (Greek Spinach Pie)
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is a staple dish that our family serves for just about every holiday and gathering. Usually, we make a huge pan of it to feed all of the people we entertain. This year my husband Pantelis and I spent our first Greek Orthodox Easter in...
Grilled Romaine Strawberry Salad
Looking to switch up your salad routine? This Grilled Romaine Strawberry Salad is sure to bust your salad slump! We lean toward lighter and easy-to-make salads during the summertime, and this one fits the bill. It’s a quick one to make; it only takes a few...
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...
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...
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...
Greek Lentil Meatballs
Do you use lentils in your cooking? If you don’t, you should get started right now. These little legumes play an important role in Mediterranean cuisine. Lentils are a low-cost, quick-to-cook ingredient that goes well in soups, salads, and other dishes. They...
Healthier Mac & Cheese
The hardest part about living in Atlanta isn’t dealing with the traffic, it’s avoiding all the tempting decadent southern food! When we go out to eat, mac and cheese seems to always be a menu staple. However, those dishes are filled with unhealthy ingredients so...
Farro Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
One of the biggest misconceptions about healthy eating is that it is bland or boring. In order to bring you exciting new recipes, such as these Farro Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, we like to experiment with new grains, and farro is quickly becoming one of our...
Horta (Greek Greens)
Horta (Greek Greens) is one of the easiest Greek dishes to prepare! These tasty greens are flavored with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, and are a staple dish in many Greek homes. Horta refers to any wild green, including endive, dandelion, or swiss...
Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans in Tomato Sauce)
We love green beans around our house! We make them for just about every holiday gathering but our family’s favorite recipe is Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans in Tomato Sauce). It’s an especially delicious dish in the summer when the beans we use are fresh from our...
Cheesy Cranberry Quinoa
In our house, we’ve done a good job of cutting back on red meat, which means we’ve been incorporating other sources of protein into our diet. One of our new go-to ingredients is quinoa, a little seed with which you might be familiar. What’s great...
Tabbouleh (Tabouli)
A quick and easy dish to make, is our version of the traditional Lebanese salad, Tabbouleh (tabouli). The key ingredients found in this salad are the finely chopped parsley (lots of it) and bulgur wheat. We’re loving the fact that we still have a...
Baked Acorn Squash
An off the charts perfect Fall dish has to be this recipe for Baked Acorn Squash! Baked, roasted, toasted, microwaved, or even puree it to use in soups. With their sweet buttery taste, these beauties are so versatile. Delicious when cooked with savory herbs or...
Arakas Kokinistos (Greek Peas)
Arakas Kokinistos (Greek Peas) are sweet and tender peas that have been simmering in a yummy herb and tomato sauce. This recipe falls under the category of lathero, which means cooking vegetables in olive oil, and it doesn’t get any better than that! Peas are normally...
Garlic Green Beans
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! There are so many great dishes served for Thanksgiving dinner, but unfortunately, not all of them are heart-healthy. The holidays can be a very frustrating time to stick to eating healthy....
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...
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...
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