Category: Snacks

Broccoli – Feta Pan-Fried “Grilled” Cheese

I love a meltingly good grilled cheese sandwich and this one is exactly that. For years, I would gravitate toward the cheddar-tomato duo when it came to grilled cheese delights, but then I realized how limiting that was! There’s a whole world of grilled cheese ideas out there, and this Greek recipe for a Greek-feta-broccoli […]

Mushroom-Caramelized Onion Sandwich with Greek Fava-Yogurt Spread

This Greek recipe for a great vegetarian sandwich with braised mushrooms takes its cue from a classic Greek dish called manitaria stifado, or stewed mushrooms. I often serve that over a velvety bed of Greek fava, the classic yellow split-pea puree. Here, I’ve turned the combo into a sandwich befitting of the best that the […]

Greek Fava-Yogurt Dip

This Greek recipe for fava, the classic Greek yellow-split-pea spread, has a little Greek yogurt to it for extra flavor and creamy texture. The Greek-yogurt-fava combo makes a great sandwich spread and a great dip. I like to make it a bit exotic by adding some mastiha and a touch of the super food turmeric. […]

Turkey Club with Feta & Spinach-Yogurt Spread

I love a great club sandwich. The original classic club sandwich was created at the Union Club in New York City at the end of the 19th century. While it’s remained a classic ever since, it’s also gone through countless tweaks and transformations, with every chef adding his or her own twist. Mine is a […]

Spinach or Swiss Chard Yogurt Spread

Think of this recipe as a kind of “spanakopita” tzatziki! I’ve often served up spinach tzatziki in my work as consulting chef for Greek restaurants around the country. This spin on a classic Greek recipe makes it easy for all of us, kids included, to eat our greens, because it’s so delicious. The Greek diet […]

Grilled Eggplant Souvlaki Wrap with Zucchini-Greek Yogurt Spread

This delicious Greek recipe for eggplant skewers in a wrap, made all the more luscious by spreading a silky Greek yogurt – zucchini dip, the perfect replacement for mayo, is what the Mediterranean diet is all about! Simple, robust flavors and great, healthy ingredients mark the best of the food traditions all over the Mediterranean.

Zucchini – Greek Yogurt Spread

Greek yogurt is the backdrop to countless savory spreads that can easily replace mayo in sandwiches. This Greek recipe for a fun, plant-based sandwich spread using Greek yogurt attests to the healthy options so many Mediterranean diet recipes offer. Use this delicious Greek yogurt-charred zucchini spread with smoked salmon, turkey, or even tuna.

Spicy Tomato Pepper Relish

The key to making this simple Greek recipe for salsa is in the chopping. All ingredients should be cut to a fine dice, smaller than confetti but not so small that the pieces are indiscernible. It’s a salad of sorts in that it contains a mixture of fresh, chopped vegetables, but is eaten more like […]

Greek Bean – Feta Sandwich with Tomato Jam

Here’s a fun Greek recipe for a healthy sandwich made in the best vegetarian traditions of the Mediterranean diet! What makes this really great and delicious are the jammy tomatoes and the tanginess of the Greek feta.

Greek Herb & Honey Smoothie Bowl with Spinach, Nuts and Fruits

With all the amazing fresh fruits and produce in the Greek-Mediterranean kitchen, making great, healthy smoothies is easy! Here’s a perfect fresh and fast Mediterranean diet recipe for a smoothie, which you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Greek honey and Greek yogurt make this an even more delicious modern Greek recipe.