Loukoumades
These Greek doughnuts are easy enough to make at home but taste like they’re fresh from the bakery! Consisting of fluffy, fried dough soaked in a sweet honey syrup, they’re the perfect bite-size to pop in your mouth one after the other. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon
Homemade Gyros
Fill your house with the delicious aroma of spit-roasted gyros with this homemade version. Place the well-seasoned meat on warm...
Loaded Greek Pasta Salad
A blend of complimentary flavors from traditional ingredients, this Greek pasta salad gets topped with a tangy dressing to pull...
Easy Greek Seasoning
This homemade spice blend is a great one to have on hand. It adds a lot of flavor in a...
Avgolemono Soup
While "avgolemono" may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t...
Falafel Beef Burgers
My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them...
English Muffin Breakfast Baklava
Classic baklava comes to breakfast courtesy of a lightly toasted cinnamon raisin English muffin and topped with a buttery baklava...
Nana’s Dolmades with Avgolemono Sauce
This recipe is special to me because while I was growing up, our family always had dolmades for holidays and...
Greek Chicken Meat Loaf
I love this recipe. It's so easy to put together and lighter than most other meat loaves. —Maria Romaine, West...
Slow-Cooker Spanakopita Frittata Sandwiches
Years ago my husband and I took a cruise through the Greek islands for our 10th anniversary. Delicious and nutritious...
Greek Tofu Scramble
I created this recipe over a decade ago. I was in college, and it was the first time I ever...
Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken
I love roasted vegetables and keeping things simple. One bowl and one sheet pan, that's it. You could certainly use...
Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs
Do dinner like the Mediterraneans with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping sauce...
Whipped Feta Dip
The base of this whipped feta dip is a fantastic blank canvas for different flavors. This version is flavored with...
How to Make Gyros at Home
This step-by-step guide explains how to make gyros at home. No rotisserie needed!
How to Make Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
This avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. It's heaven when served with crusty bread.
Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad
I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...
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...
Weeknight Skillet Spinach Pie
I love sneaking extra veggies into my kids’ dinners, especially with this skillet spinach pie recipe. Because of this pie's...
Greek Salad Dressing
Homemade Greek salad dressing doesn't get much easier. If you don't have lemon juice on hand, replace it with additional...
Greek Chicken with Green Beans
My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this...
Greek Sausage and Peppers
This Greek sausage and peppers recipe is an old family favorite. My grandmother, mother and I make this every year...
Greek Chicken & Rice
A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company...
Melomakarona
Growing up in Cyprus, we would see this cookie everywhere during the holidays. Every year my mother, Thelma, would make...
Slammin’ Lamb
This meat is easy, flavorful and best when marinated overnight. You can even mix it up and freeze it until...
48 Mediterranean Recipes Bursting with the Flavors of the Region
Mediterranean food is always a good idea. From light orzo salads to sweet baklava, these Mediterranean recipes will transport you...
Pressure-Cooker Greek-Style Lentil Soup
This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! —Mary Smith, Columbia,...
Greek-Style Lentil Soup
This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if...
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Greek Shrimp Canapes
I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my...