Homemade Gyros
Fill your house with the delicious aroma of spit-roasted gyros with this homemade version. Place the well-seasoned meat on warm pita bread, top it with tangy tzatziki, onions and tomato and you'll have restaurant-quality Greek food straight from your kitchen. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon
Sun-Dried Tomato Lamb Burgers
These lamb burgers can be made the day before and refrigerated until you're ready to grill. Serve with a cool...
Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad
This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...
Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs
For a new take on meatballs, try this quick version of kofta—flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape...
Moussaka
Moussaka is traditionally made with lamb, but I often use ground beef instead. The recipe looks a bit daunting, but...
Feta-Stuffed Kibbeh with Harissa
There are countless versions of this delicious dish throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation. You can substitute ground...
Mini Lamb Burgers
My husband loves this recipe for mini lamb burgers. They're great for a light dinner or a hearty appetizer. Ground...
Santorini Lamb Sliders
I love lamb burgers, so I created a crowd-friendly slider version. The tzatziki sauce is best made a day or...
Mediterranean Hummus Nachos
My husband once piled all the Middle Eastern dishes I'd made on top of pita chips. It was delicious and...
Lamb and White Bean Chili
I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...
Lehmejun (Armenian Pizza)
This pizza-style recipe came from my friend Ruby's mom, who is a crazy-good cook. I added my own flair and...
Classic Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a combination of ground beef or lamb with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese...
Pastitsio
Guests always seem to gobble up this authentic Greek beef and pasta casserole. The creamy white sauce is oh, so...
Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes and...
Gyro Soup
If you’re a fan of lamb, don’t pass up this Greek-style soup. Seasoned with classic flavors of rosemary, marjoram and...
Lamb Pastry Bundles
This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! —Tess Konter,...
Mediterranean Nachos
Make a Mediterranean version of nachos using crisped pita wedges topped with ground lamb or beef, feta cheese and a...
Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce
A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love this because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family....
Greek Pasta Bake
My mom taught me to cook, and I love creating new recipes. I developed this casserole on a cold and...
West Virginia Shepherd’s Pie
Mashed parsnips and potatoes spread over a savory mixture of lamb and fresh herbs make this dish extra special. The...
Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros
This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions...
Greek Shepherd’s Pie
It's hard to resist a big scoop of this comforting casserole with its fluffy mashed potato topping. Eggplant, lamb and...