Kalamata Olive Tapenade
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...
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...
Greek Salad Kebabs
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...
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...
Pasta with Greek Meat Sauce (Makaronia Me Kima)
Simple, easy and delicious are the words that come to mind when preparing this recipe for Pasta with Greek Meat Sauce (Makaronia Me Kima). Using nutritious ingredients and combining them with warm aromatic spices makes this dish a winning combination of flavors!...
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
These Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies are fudgy, moist and healthy! They are gluten-free and refined sugar-free but don’t let the fact that these are made with black beans scare you off because you’re in luck these brownies don’t actually taste...
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...
Healthy Caramel Popcorn
It’s that time of year when Christmas movies play on tv 24/7 and we’re here for it! There’s nothing cozier than cuddling up on the couch next to a sparkling Christmas tree with your family. And what snack goes better with movies than popcorn? Caramel...
Spanakopita Pull-Apart Bread
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...
Avgolemono – Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) is one of our all-time favorite soups! It’s bright and citrusy thanks to the delicious lemon sauce. Especially this time of year when it’s cold out and all you want to do is stay on the couch and snuggle. It’s so comforting!...
Cranberry Pistachio Bites
Breakfast gives our bodies the kick-in-the-pants start it needs to tackle the day ahead (especially this time of year)! Rushing to get out the door on time makes it easy to overlook this important meal of the day. This is especially true on those hectic...
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...
Baked Feta
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,...
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...
Chicken Pot Pie
Let’s talk about comfort foods! Making the top ten list is definitely Chicken Pot Pie, a savory dish filled with loads of vegetables and topped with a flaky, buttery crust! Sounds perfect, right? We agree, but if we’re sticking true to our Heart Healthy name,...
Baklava Baked Pears
Looking for a healthy dessert for the holiday season? Our Baklava Baked Pears are deceptively simple. Serve these as an after-dinner treat at your upcoming Friendsgiving, or family holiday gathering and your guests are guaranteed to go nuts for them (no pun...
Elderberry Syrup
Unfortunately, cold and flu season is here! Those pesky little germs seem to be hanging around everywhere and there is never any hand sanitizer around when needed! We know that hand washing with soap while reciting the A, B, Cs is the single most effective way to...
Baked Eggplant Caprese
We love coming up with healthier versions of dishes we adore and this recipe for Baked Eggplant Caprese is no different! We’ve been making a healthy take on baked eggplant Caprese for what seems like forever, it’s perfect for when you are really craving eggplant parm...
Salted Caramel Hummus
We are here to admit that our families, like most Mediterranean families, are big hummus fans! We enjoy making our own homemade traditional hummus because there is nothing like the taste of super fresh, homemade hummus as opposed to the store-bought. After visiting...
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