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October 21, 2024
Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with our Chicken Shawarma Bowls, a hearty and satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe brings together tender, spice-marinated chicken breasts with a fragrant blend of paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and a touch of cayenne for a zesty kick. Paired with fluffy basmati rice and a colorful medley of fresh veggies, including crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, these bowls are bursting with flavor and texture. Topped with crumbled feta, a zesty lemon dressing, and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt infused with fresh dill or parsley, they’re a feast for the senses. Serve with a side of hummus for an extra touch of authenticity. Whether you’re prepping for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, these Chicken Shawarma Bowls are sure to impress. The recipe can be found here. Start by preparing … Continue reading
September 25, 2023
Greek Chicken Wings with Lemon & Feta
Greek Chicken Wings with Lemon & Feta are the perfect combination for a light weeknight meal. These crispy chicken wings have a wonderful lemony flavor and are inspired by Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. They do need to be marinated so plan for timing, but you won’t regret your decision. It’s a delicious recipe that can be enjoyed as an entrée, appetizer, or side dish. The recipe can be found here. Start by marinating the wings. Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Add the wings to a large Ziplock bag and pour the sauce over the top. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours if you want to prepare these waaaaaay ahead of time 😊 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the wings from the marinate (use … Continue reading
May 10, 2023
Mediterranean Brown Rice Bowl
If you love salad, grains, or any type of “bowl” style meal, you are going to love these Mediterranean Brown Rice Bowls! Its rice topped with plenty of veggies and a lovely lemon-olive oil style dressing. It’s easy to make, healthy, has limited cooking requirements (only cook the rice) and tastes great…that checks off every box on my list. You can also customize the flavors within the salad and dressing. For example, if you don’t like roasted red peppers, use fresh bell peppers, or substitute edamame for the cucumber…you get the idea. Make each bowl your own! The recipe can be found here. Start by cooking the rice according to package instructions. Set aside to cool. I suggest using brown rice in this recipe, but you can use white rice or even quinoa if you prefer. Next, prepare the toppings. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Drain and chop the artichokes and roasted red peppers. Halve the tomatoes and olives. Chop the … Continue reading
November 5, 2022
Farro Salads
Farro is something I was recently introduced to and it’s the star of these recipes. It’s a grain that makes great salads when used as the base or when added to leafy greens. It’s hearty, has a slightly nutty taste, holds up well with dressing, and makes a great meal. Farro is something I find myself craving because there is such a wide range for its use, and it can be completely customizable when added to other dishes…. like salads 😊 I’d like to share with you a handful of new recipes I’ve been working on over the past few months, all-encompassing farro. I will admit, I went on a bit of a farro-kick, but the end result did NOT disappoint! Here are the recipes: Apple, Gouda, & Farro Mixed Greens Salad Cilantro Lime Farro Mediterranean Farro Salad Summer Farro Salad with Apples, Pecans, and Arugula Thai Peanut Farro Salad Butternut Squash & Farro Salad Greek … Continue reading
April 18, 2022
Mediterranean Turkey Bowls with Lemon Rice
Mediterranean Turkey Bowls with Lemon Rice are my new favorite “bowls” to eat and quite honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever make regular rice again – lemon rice is where it’s at! These bowls are FULL of flavor. You have a tomato salad that is incredibly fresh, a Tzatziki sauce that is creamy and tangy, ground turkey that is perfectly seasoned and tender, and fluffy rice that is infused with a wonderful citrus flavor. The recipe can be found here. I know this recipe looks really long and complicated but it’s actually quite easy! We’re going to break it down into 4 categories: Tzatziki Sauce Tomato Salad Lemon Rice Mediterranean Turkey Our first step is to prepare the Tzatziki Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, and cucumber. Stir to combine then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Our … Continue reading
March 27, 2022
Pan Seared Mediterranean Salmon
Pan Seared Mediterranean Salmon is an easy meal that comes together (from prep-time to completion) in about 30 minutes – perfect for a weeknight meal! The salmon is pan seared, which gives you a big return on texture and flavor. The skin is crispy, and the center is tender and moist. Once you add the accompanying ingredients you have a burst of Mediterranean flavors. This meal doesn’t take a lot of effort to make but will taste like it came from a restaurant. The recipe can be found here. Start by heating 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon filet(s) with salt and place in the hot pan, flesh side down (skin side up). Sear for 4-5 minutes. You want to season the salmon right before it goes in the skillet otherwise it will start to draw moisture out and leave you with some pretty dry fish to … Continue reading
March 23, 2022
Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce are super easy to make, healthy, and refreshing. They are packed with zesty chicken, cool cucumbers, crisp tomato and onion, and tangy tzatziki sauce. It’s a burst of Mediterranean flavor! For us, these are simple weeknight meal. However, they would make great lunches because you can meal prep ahead of time and they are pretty light vs. filling. I recommend using bib lettuce, butter lettuce, or romaine hearts. They bib and butter lettuce create these “cups” for the ingredients to sit in and the romaine lettuce wraps the ingredients together well without ripping. If a lettuce wrap isn’t your thing, swap out the lettuce for a tortilla. The recipe can be found here. Start by making the Tzatziki Sauce. Add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. I’ve found that … Continue reading
March 7, 2022
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
Escape to the Mediterranean for a fun weeknight dinner that will feed the whole family and leave you feeling satisfied! The recipe is for Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp. As the name suggests, the recipe is cooked entirely on a sheet pan, so you have easy assembly, easy cleanup, and you can use the sheet pan as your serving platter. You can eat the shrimp as is and enjoy the rest of the sheet pan ingredients as a salad or combine all ingredients, so you get a little of everything in each bite. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and absorbs some of the other flavors while baking. I think red onion can be quite potent but when it’s combined with the other Mediterranean flavors, it really mellows out but still give you a nice crunch. The olives and feta cheese sprinkled over the top really bring it all together. The recipe can be found here. … Continue reading
January 31, 2022
Mediterranean Eating
Sometimes in the winter months we look for lighter dinner options to break away from the warm and hearty meals people typically eat when it’s so cold out. It makes us feel a little healthier and is a great way to get in those veggies 😊 We recently made a Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Greek Dill Sauce and paired it with Mediterranean Yellow Rice as a side. It was incredible! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was light and fluffy. But the secret to what makes this recipe so good is the seasoning – it makes the dish really savory. The chicken is prepared with allspice, nutmeg, and cardamon, and the yellow rice is prepared with turmeric and cumin, making both dishes a little sweet. So run (don’t walk) to your local Festival Foods to gather ingredients to make this wonderful Mediterranean style dish today! The recipes can be found here: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken … Continue reading
November 27, 2021
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
I’ve been a big fan of “bowls” lately. For example, instead of eating a stuffed bell pepper, I would eat the ingredients tossed together in a bowl. Or instead of having an egg roll, the ingredients would be in a bowl….you get the picture. My most recent bowl idea is for a Mediterranean Chicken Bowl. It has a lemon-dill rice, wonderfully seasoned Greek chicken, a fresh cucumber and tomato salad, and yummy tzatziki sauce to bring it all together. The flavors are rich and vibrant, and incredibly fresh. It’s a light and healthy meal the whole family will love! The recipe can be found here. This is really a 4-part recipe. You must prepare the tzatziki sauce, cucumber tomato salad, chicken, and rice. I like to start with the tzatziki sauce and salad because those can be refrigerated while you prepare the chicken and rice. For the tzatziki sauce, combine the shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, … Continue reading
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