Stuffed Mushrooms
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...
Mediterranean breakfast skillet
If you’ve followed us at all, you know that we love simple, flavor-rich recipes with little cleanup (a little Sheet Pan Greek Chicken anyone?). This recipe for Mediterranean Skillet Breakfast fits that category to a T, and that just might be why it’s our...
Spinach Artichoke Feta Dip
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...
Easy Potsticker Soup
We are always looking for easy healthy recipes for weeknight meals, especially as we begin a new year! This recipe for Easy Potsticker Soup fits perfectly into that category. We made this tasty soup with ready-made vegetarian potstickers and a delicious homemade...
Mediterranean Inspired Smashed Potatoes
If you have not tried a recipe for smashed potatoes yet, let us introduce you to our recipe for Mediterranean Inspired Smashed Potatoes. What’s a smashed potato, you ask? A little potato that is cooked to be incredibly tender on the inside and amazingly...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Cranberries
It’s hard to believe that we are less than three weeks away from Thanksgiving! Although you may be scaling back your celebrations this year (as are we), let’s remain positive and focused on enjoying even the smallest of get-togethers. We are reminded that it’s not the...
Healthy Apple Crisp
This recipe for Healthy Apple Crisp is refined sugar-free, grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free! And believe us when we say that this recipe does not skimp on the flavor! The apples themselves caramelize in the oven creating a delicious naturally sweet, soft...
Greek-Style Cauliflower (Kapama)
Simple and easy to prepare, Greek Style Cauliflower (Kounoupidi Kapama) is a beautiful dish that serves well on its own or as a side to a main meal. As we head into Fall and Winter we tend to want meals that are heartier, give us a cozy feeling, and make our...
Pumpkin Spice Frappe
We took our favorite summer frothy coffee and turned it into a seasonal fall drink. Even if you’re not a pumpkin spice fan you’ll love this Pumpkin Spice Frappe! It has just the right amount of spice but doesn’t overwhelm you as much as the other gals coffee 😉 Skip...
Carrot Fries
This simple recipe for Carrot Fries really lets the sweet caramelized flavors of the carrot shine. Once baked they have a very similar taste to sweet potato fries! By using carrots it gives the dish a healthier spin than their spud friends with fewer calories coming...
Zucchini Muffins
When our garden is exploding with zucchinis we use them in recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We put some to good use in these Zucchini Muffins. They are great for busy mornings on the go or an afternoon snack. And if your family is like ours, they won’t...
Zucchini Squares (with a Greek twist)
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...
Greek Dipping Oil
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...
Mediterranean Orzo With Swiss Chard
Mediterranean Orzo With Swiss Chard is a simple vegetarian recipe that comes together easily making it the perfect warm-weather weeknight main course or side accompaniment to chicken or fish. Either way grab a fork and get ready to dig into this flavorful summer dish!...
Froutosalata -Mixed Fruit Salad
While traveling in Greece this past summer, we were introduced to the most delightful dessert. Once again, the food in Greece did not disappoint! After another fantastic meal on the island of Naxos, our waiter, Manoli, brought us a platter of fruit to enjoy. It...
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...
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...
Easy Pumpkin Puree
You probably think making your own pumpkin puree is hard, right? Well, it’s actually very easy to make. Once you’ve made it yourself you’ll never want to go back to the canned version! As we’ve mentioned in many of our blog posts we prefer to use fresh,...
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...
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