Greek eggplant rounds broiled with tahini, fresh tomato, and crumbled feta cheese. A low-carb, vegetarian appetizer with Mediterranean flavors that comes together in 20 minutes.
Greek style appetizer, these spanakopitas are always a hit; they are so delicious and you just always want one more!
Greek roasted eggplant and feta dip blends smoky broiled eggplant with briny feta, sweet red pepper, fresh basil, and lemon. A vegetarian Mediterranean dip for pita, crackers, or crudités.
Individual crustless spinach and feta pies baked in ramekins with mint, nutmeg, and a bright Greek tomato salad on the side. A Mediterranean appetizer or light main.
Greek lamb baked with orzo pasta in tomato sauce with cinnamon and cloves. The orzo absorbs all those rich, spiced pan juices.
Eggplant, lamb, and rice casserole layers roasted eggplant with browned ground lamb, cinnamon-spiced tomatoes, white rice, and crumbled feta. A Mediterranean one-dish dinner.
This delectable bread made of potatoes and feta cheese is savory side dish that goes perfect with a succulent pot roast.
Spinach feta rolls: crisp phyllo wrapped around a lemon-bright spinach, feta, and dill filling, baked golden and sliced into bite-sized pieces. A lighter, healthier spanakopita made with egg-white wash instead of butter.
Baked artichoke-feta tortilla wraps with cream cheese, pesto and roasted red pepper on whole wheat tortillas, served with yogurt-chive sauce. Easy vegetarian party appetizer.
A creamy and delicious dip is also much lower fat. Serve it with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips or bagel chips or crackers.
Grandma's spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) layered between buttered phyllo sheets and filled with feta, cottage cheese, eggs, and spinach. The classic Greek meze cut into diamond squares.
Greek spanakopita with a savory spinach and feta filling layered between sheets of buttered phyllo for shatteringly crisp tops and bottoms. The classic Mediterranean pie cut into squares for sharing.
A vegetable frittata that's substantial enough to be a vegetarian main dish when served with a salad. This technique helps keep the egg frittata tender and moist.
This baked feta “bread”, combines the rich flavor of feta cheese with the subtle sweetness of honey and the aromatic touch of bay leaves. This unique bread is made with just a few simple ingredients - feta cheese, flour, and egg and touch of honey - and is baked on a bed of bay leaves to infuse it with a distinctive, savory taste.
Herbed pork cutlets with Greek vegetable salad, cucumber yogurt, and couscous. A complete Mediterranean dinner plate with a lemon-oregano marinade that does triple duty.
Pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a creamy feta cheese sauce made from evaporated skim milk, chives, and crumbled feta. A lighter take on cheese sauce that still delivers rich flavor.
Nutty farro tossed with roasted beets, blanched beet greens, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs in a sherry-balsamic vinaigrette. A hearty vegetarian grain salad served warm or at room temperature.
Feta and ricotta cheese fondue melted with butter and lemon juice. A creamy, tangy Greek-inspired dip ready in 10 minutes. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.
Mediterranean lasagna layers tender pasta with eggplant in tomato sauce and a creamy mix of ricotta, feta, and yogurt. A vegetarian Greek-Italian fusion lasagna without ground meat or heavy bechamel.
Pastichio (Greek lasagna) with ziti, seasoned ground meat, crumbled feta, cream cheese, Parmesan, and eggs baked into a rich, set casserole. A simplified take on the classic Greek baked pasta.
A scrumptious bread recipe that calls for cream cheese, feta cheese and pepperoncini peppers.
Leek and feta quiche in a crispy buttered phyllo crust with sautéed leeks, crumbled feta, cream, and eggs. A Greek-inspired twist on classic quiche with flaky, golden layers.
Scheherazade casserole: the classic Moosewood vegetarian bake of bulgur, ground soybeans, tomatoes, cumin and feta cheese. Middle Eastern-spiced, protein-rich and a co-op cookbook hall of famer.
Escargot and spinach: tender snails sauteed with garlic, pine nuts, feta, and a splash of Pernod, then chilled. An elegant make-ahead French appetizer with a Mediterranean, anise-kissed twist.
Tender beef chuck slow-braised with cinnamon, cumin, tomato paste, and pearl onions, then crowned with crumbled feta. This Greek stifado fills the kitchen with warm spice and Mediterranean soul.
Crispy phyllo dough, cheesy and juicy spinach and cheese filling with sweet yet juicy tomato slices on top, this quiche not only looks appealing, but also tastes delicious.
Halibut steaks topped with sautéed zucchini, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and crumbled feta cheese. A healthy Mediterranean-style fish dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.
Lamb loin en croute with roasted red peppers, feta, and spinach wrapped in golden puff pastry. Finished with a rich balsamic shallot butter sauce - a restaurant-worthy dinner party centerpiece.
Greek spanakopita triangles with spinach, feta, and cream cheese wrapped in buttery phyllo dough. Crispy, flaky appetizers that freeze beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.
A convoluted version of Muffaletta salad inspired the the New Orleans sandwich of the same name. Based on a recipe by that Guy on Food Network; a dressed up pasta salad that's packed with loads of punchy flavors and textures then served in Bibb lettuce cups.
Greek pastitsio layers tender pasta with a cinnamon-and-allspice spiced beef sauce under a creamy feta-and-parmesan bechamel. The Mediterranean baked pasta that eats like a warmly spiced Greek lasagna.
What a delicious meal! Had this lamb shanks for dinner, and we were all so pleased by how flavorful it was. Loved the fennel in the dish.
Greek-style red snapper bakes fillets under red onion, fresh tomatoes, oregano, lemon juice and crumbled feta. A foil-covered Mediterranean fish dinner that flakes apart in 30 minutes.
Greek spinach quiche with feta, Romano, and a whisper of nutmeg. Spanakopita flavors in a single-crust pie dish, ready for brunch, lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner.
Breaded chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, baked golden and topped with a lemony mushroom-caper wine sauce. A Greek-inspired dinner that's worth the extra step.
Briny feta and chopped spinach baked in a silky egg custard with cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A Greek-inspired quiche that works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Minced chicken and mushrooms baked under a bubbling layer of swiss and feta cheese. Nutmeg and sour cream add warmth to this quick Ukrainian-style gratin that's ready in under an hour.
Don't let the combination of ingredients scare you off -- the texture created by the feta cheese combined with the smallest hint of cucumber makes this a wonderful bread. This is definitely a bread to accompany a hot meal. It's recommended with char-grilled marinated lamb chops or your favorite lamb kabobs.
Throughout the Middle East, bureks are made by folding buttered, cheese-filled phyllo dough into little triangular shapes. Cigarro bureks taste the same but, as the name implies, are rolled into cylindrical shapes resembling small cigars.
Mediterranean veggie burgers bind nutty millet with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and basil into hearty homemade patties. A wholesome vegetarian burger packed with real Mediterranean flavor.
Columella salad: an ancient Roman-inspired herb salad with feta, fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, and scallions, dressed with vinegar, olive oil, and chopped walnuts. Based on a Roman moretum.
Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in crispy, buttery phyllo dough. An elegant dinner party showstopper that's easier to pull off than it looks.
A Greek homemade sausage with Mediterranean flavors and chunks of feta cheese embedded in the sausage.