Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Simple Bread Salad

The abundant fatty acids in salmon make it extremely healthful and ideal for baking. The vibrant salad, made on the same sheet pan, complements the rich fish perfectly. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

Zesty Mediterranean Potato Salad

I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light...


Cauliflower Tabbouleh

This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...


Greek Olive Tapenade

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...


Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the...

Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

6 reviews

These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York


Red Potato Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette

2 reviews

At our house, a red potato salad with red onion, Greek olives and lemony vinaigrette is a zippy improvement on...

Grilled Steaks with Greek Relish

3 reviews

My ribeye steak showcases the flavors of Greece my husband and I were introduced to while on a cruise. We...


Marinated Olives

Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to...


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Cashew & Olive Feta Cheese Dip

My nutty cheese dip has bold flavors that go well with baked pita chips. If I’m hosting guests who like...


Mediterranean Tomato Bites

10 reviews

My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit...

Dad’s Greek Salad

10 reviews

The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil...


Greek Olive Bread

2 reviews

The dough for this delicious bread is great to work with, making it easy to knead in the olives and...


Greek Deviled Eggs

1 review

Want a zippy update on the classic deviled egg? Tomatoes, olives and a dash of yogurt turn this Greek version...


Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese

1 review

Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon...


Witch’s Caviar

I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...

Hearty Muffuletta

5 reviews

Famous in Louisiana, a muffuletta is a combo of cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian bread...


Greek Spinach Pizza

6 reviews

Round out this pizza with a salad or fresh, vegetable relish tray. Sometimes, I serve a side of low-fat ranch...


Greek Breadsticks

Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. —Jane...


Mama Rachel’s Mediterranean Pizza

Pizza has been a regular weekend dinner at our house since my pizza-crazy boys, now 21 and 25, were just...