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Fresh, herby, and brightEat bright and fresh with a mezze spread, grilled meats and fish, herby salads, and honey-soaked baklava. Olive oil, citrus, and herbs do most of the heavy lifting. These recipes feel light enough for weeknights and generous enough for a shared table.

Recipes

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Appetizers

Classic Homemade Hummus

Classic Homemade Hummus

Smooth, creamy, and deeply flavorful — this is the hummus you'll make on repeat. Built on a simple foundation of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, this classic Middle Eastern dip is endlessly versatile. A few key techniques (peeling the chickpeas, using ice water, and blending long enough) make all the difference between good hummus and truly great hummus.

Classic Tzatziki

Classic Tzatziki

A cool, creamy, and refreshing Greek yogurt dip loaded with crisp cucumber, fragrant garlic, fresh dill, and a bright squeeze of lemon. This classic tzatziki is thick, tangy, and incredibly versatile — perfect as a dip for pita and vegetables, a sauce for grilled meats, or a spread for wraps and sandwiches. The key is draining the cucumber thoroughly so your tzatziki stays thick and never watery.

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)

A beloved Mediterranean classic — tender grape leaves wrapped around a fragrant filling of rice, fresh herbs, and lemon. This home-cook-friendly version uses jarred grape leaves and a foolproof stovetop method to deliver bright, herby, perfectly cooked dolmades every time. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of creamy tzatziki or a wedge of lemon.

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach & Feta Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach & Feta Pie)

A classic Greek savory pie filled with creamy spinach, tangy feta, fresh herbs, and eggs, all wrapped in shatteringly crisp, golden phyllo pastry. This home-cook-friendly version uses frozen spinach (no wilting required!) and store-bought phyllo dough for a reliable, crowd-pleasing result every time. Perfect as a main dish, side, or party appetizer.

Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce

Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce

This elegant appetizer features creamy rounds of baked goat cheese nestled in a vibrant, herb-infused tomato sauce that's both comforting and sophisticated. It's an impressive yet simple dish perfect for entertaining, with the warm, tangy cheese contrasting beautifully with the aromatic tomato base.

Salads

Blood Orange & Avocado Salad

Blood Orange & Avocado Salad

This beautiful blood orange and avocado salad brightens up dreary winter days! It's loaded with delicious fresh, seasonal flavors and makes a statement on the dinner table. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Favorite Chickpea Salad

Favorite Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad recipe is the best! Keep this healthy chickpea salad in the fridge—it's the perfect side salad, snack and meal component. It’s vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 generous side salads or 6 medium.

Favorite Quinoa Salad

Favorite Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad recipe is the best! Everyone loves this healthy quinoa salad made with quinoa, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, parsley and lemon. It's vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 medium salads or 8 side salads.

Green Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad

Green Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad

This summery quinoa salad features sautéed green beans with sweet corn and cherry tomatoes in a simple lemon-basil dressing. Top with toasted sliced almonds (mandatory) and feta (optional)! Recipe yields 6 servings.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

This classic watermelon salad recipe features crumbled feta and fresh mint. Lightly pickled shallots and chopped pistachios make it amazing!

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A bright, rustic Greek salad the way it's made in Greece — no lettuce, no fuss. Chunky tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny olives, sweet red onion, and a generous slab of creamy feta come together with a simple olive oil and oregano dressing. This is the real deal: fresh, satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes.

Classic Tabbouleh

Classic Tabbouleh

A bright, herb-forward Middle Eastern salad bursting with fresh parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, and tender bulgur wheat, all tied together with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. The key to authentic tabbouleh is using a small amount of bulgur — it's a parsley salad with grain, not the other way around. This well-tested version is refreshing, vibrant, and gets even better after a short rest in the fridge.

Mains

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

A deeply flavorful Middle Eastern classic made right in your home kitchen. Chicken thighs are marinated in a fragrant blend of warm spices, then roasted until juicy and caramelized. Serve tucked into warm pita with creamy garlic sauce, fresh vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon — a crowd-pleasing meal that's easier than it looks and absolutely packed with flavor.

Classic Homemade Falafel

Classic Homemade Falafel

Crispy on the outside, tender and herbaceous on the inside — this is the real-deal falafel made the traditional way with dried chickpeas (never canned!). Packed with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and warm spices, these golden fritters are everything a great falafel should be. Serve in pita with tahini sauce, fresh veggies, and pickles for the ultimate street-food experience at home.

Grilled Lemon Fish

Grilled Lemon Fish

A bright, foolproof grilled fish recipe that lets the natural flavor of fresh fish shine. Marinated in a simple lemon-herb mixture, then grilled to perfection with a light char and flaky, juicy interior. Works beautifully with any firm white fish — tilapia, cod, mahi-mahi, or halibut — making it a go-to weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Lamb Kofta

Lamb Kofta

Juicy, aromatic Middle Eastern lamb kofta made with a fragrant blend of warm spices, fresh herbs, and grated onion. These hand-shaped skewers are incredibly flavorful, quick to cook, and endlessly versatile — serve them in warm pita with creamy tzatziki, over rice, or alongside a fresh salad. A reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as easy to make for a weeknight dinner as it is for a backyard cookout.

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

A beloved Greek street food staple, chicken souvlaki features tender chunks of marinated chicken threaded onto skewers and grilled to juicy, golden perfection. The marinade — built on olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano — is simple but deeply flavorful, and the result is bright, herbaceous, and satisfying. Serve tucked into warm pita with cool tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, and red onion for the full taverna experience.

Classic Greek Moussaka

Classic Greek Moussaka

A timeless Greek comfort dish layered with silky roasted eggplant, rich spiced lamb and tomato ragù, and a golden béchamel topping. This is the real deal — deeply savory, warmly spiced, and utterly satisfying. It takes a little time, but each component is straightforward, and the result is a showstopper that tastes even better the next day.

Sides

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice

A bright, fragrant South Indian-style lemon rice that comes together in minutes. Fluffy cooked rice is tossed in a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and fresh lemon juice, resulting in a dish that's tangy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. It's a go-to weeknight staple that works as a main, a side, or a lunchbox meal — and it's even better the next day.

Desserts

Classic Homemade Baklava

Classic Homemade Baklava

A timeless Middle Eastern pastry of golden, flaky phyllo layers filled with a fragrant spiced nut mixture, soaked in a honey-rose syrup. This well-tested recipe breaks the process into manageable steps so anyone can achieve bakery-worthy results at home. The secret is simple: cold syrup on hot baklava (or hot syrup on cold baklava) — and a little patience while it soaks.

Galaktoboureko (Greek Custard Phyllo Pastry)

Galaktoboureko (Greek Custard Phyllo Pastry)

Galaktoboureko is one of Greece's most beloved desserts — a golden, flaky phyllo pastry filled with a thick, silky semolina custard, then soaked in a fragrant lemon-orange syrup. This classic home recipe is carefully tested for a reliably set custard, perfectly crisp phyllo, and that signature glossy syrup that seeps into every layer. The contrast of buttery, shattering pastry with the creamy, lightly sweet custard inside is absolutely irresistible. Best served at room temperature so the syrup fully absorbs.

Drinks

Mint Lemonade

Mint Lemonade

A refreshingly bright and cooling mint lemonade made with a simple mint-infused syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cold water. This classic homemade recipe is perfectly balanced — tart, sweet, and herby — and comes together in minutes. Great for backyard gatherings, hot afternoons, or anytime you need something cool and reviving.

Pomegranate Spritzer

Pomegranate Spritzer

A refreshing, ruby-red sparkling drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This classic pomegranate spritzer balances tart pomegranate juice with bubbly sparkling water and a hint of citrus for a crowd-pleasing beverage that's perfect for any occasion — from casual weeknight sipping to holiday entertaining. No bartending skills required, and it comes together in minutes.

Basics

Roasted Garlic

Roasted Garlic

Learn how to roast garlic with this easy recipe! This foolproof technique yields the most delicious roasted garlic. Roast as much as you need; each head yields 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons mashed roasted garlic.