Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
Indulge in the flavors of marinated artichokes with this bright and refreshing Mediterranean Artichoke Salad. This lettuce-free dish is one of the best salads you can enjoy. It’s simple, quick, and easy to make, taking less than 20 minutes to whip up. ...
Mediterranean Edamame Salad
Mediterranean Edamame Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. We have to admit this just might be our new favorite salad! When summer picnics and barbeques start in full swing this Mediterranean Edamame Salad is the perfect dish...
Mediterranean Broccoli Bake
This Mediterranean Broccoli Bake recipe is two of our favorite things: simple to make and incredibly delicious! If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional broccoli casserole generally made with heavy creams and cheeses, this recipe is the...
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...
Skillet Mediterranean Chicken
Even though many of us may be working from home during these times, that doesn’t mean when dinner time rolls around we want to be slaving away in the kitchen! This recipe for Skillet Mediterranean Chicken is ready in just about 30 minutes. One of the things we...
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!...
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...
Baked Orzo With Vegetables
Growing up there was never a shortage of orzo at our house. We were always ready to devour a huge bowl of orzo at most Sunday dinners! It was so hearty, warm, and comforting, and for us, it felt like home. Found in most Greek kitchens, orzo is a short...
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...
Mediterranean Spiced Nuts
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...
Skordalia
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...
Mediterranean Focaccia Pizza
Okay, okay, so maybe not every recipe we make begins from scratch. This recipe for Mediterranean Focaccia Pizza uses, yes, we are going to say it, “store-bought focaccia bread!” We know, it’s much better to make your dough from scratch. But sometimes leading the...
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...
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...
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...
Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves) are without question one of the best-known dishes in Greek cuisine. Whether in Greece, at a Greek festival, or a local Greek restaurant, the menu will definitely have them listed. Served as an appetizer or side dish along...
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