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...
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...
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,...
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...
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
Nobody would ever accuse us of being cold weather fans, but we do enjoy some things about these cooler temps! The best part of these chilly months is all of the wonderful comforting dishes that give us that warm cozy feeling. From soups to chilis, stews to...
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...
Warm Stuffed Figs
This recipe for Warm Stuffed Figs is one of those easy recipes that looks like you spent hours preparing, but truthfully comes together very quickly! September marks fig season here in Ohio, so this makes for a delightful Fall appetizer. Simple, sweet and a great...
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...
Greek-Style Avocado Toast
This recipe for Greek-Style Avocado Toast is seriously easy! Made with just 5 ingredients its ready in just minutes. We added Mediterranean flavors that take regular avo toast to a whole new level. This dish can be made for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even a quick...
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...
Grilled Watermelon with Feta
Start your 4th of July celebrations with a bang by serving Grilled Watermelon with Feta. A fresh and healthy dish that hits that perfect combination of sweetness from the watermelon and saltiness of the feta. If you have never tried grilled watermelon you are in...
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...
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...
Grilled Greek Salmon Kebabs
This recipe for healthy Grilled Greek Salmon Kebabs is summer grilling at its absolute best! Thes kebabs are marinated with olive oil, fresh lemon juice and spices and topped with a feta drizzle. The ingredients required are probably already in your cabinet, and...
Greek Veggie Bowl
Greek Veggie Bowls are a go-to for easy weeknight dinners! The base for this bowl is a take on cauliflower rice (that we also use as a side dish) and lovingly nicknamed “cauliflower-kopita”. We call it this because it’s not just plain old cauliflower rice...
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...
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A website dedicated to healthy eating and lifestyle choices inspired by our Greek heritage.
