Mediterranean

Relish the taste of our vibrant Mediterreanean recipes! Easy and economical, our recipes are perfect for beginner cooks and vegetarians, too.

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    Baklava

    Our baklava recipe takes the mystery out of this beloved dessert! Learn to perfect your own flaky, sticky, sweet baklava...


    Slow Cook Lamb Chops

    This is my favorite recipe for lamb chops. It's great for people who are trying lamb for the first time,...


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    Chicken Skewers

    Nothing says summertime like a grill full of chicken skewers. Our grilled chicken kabob recipe uses a garlicky, lemony marinade...


    Vegetable Couscous

    Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors...



    Tossed Greek Salad

    Topped with a lemony dressing, this combination of greens, cucumber, olives and feta cheese is typical of a Greek salad....


    Festive Tossed Salad with Walnuts

    This is a delightful tossed salad that has a wonderful blend of flavors. It has a crunchy texture and looks...


    Marinated Cucumbers

    Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for...

    Lamb Kabobs with Yogurt Sauce

    I make these whenever I find lamb stew chunks at the meat counter. I've served it to people who aren't...


    Best Paella

    A big pan of paella is the perfect choice when cooking for a crowd. All you need to round out...


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    Couscous Salad

    This couscous salad recipe gets five stars from our reviewers! Create a versatile, summery salad that can be served as...


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    Rotini Pasta Salad

    This Greek rotini pasta salad packs a punch of flavor thanks to a homemade lemon vinaigrette, feta, tomatoes and red...


    Summer-Fresh Quinoa Salad

    “This light and refreshing salad is easy to prepare and perfect for hot summer days. I often add zucchini or...


    Easy Greek Chicken Sandwiches

    My wife and I ate sandwiches similar to these at a restaurant and enjoyed them. But they weren't nearly as...


    Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

    The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease...


    Zeus Burgers

    “I always eat healthy meals and am not afraid to experiment with food. I put together some common Greek ingredients...


    Spinach Tomato Linguine

    Chock-full of garden freshness, this colorful toss makes an excellent side dish or meatless entree. "Sometime I substitute penne pasta...

    Favorite Raspberry Tossed Salad

    Our home economists tossed together mixed greens, fresh raspberries, mushrooms, feta cheese and more in this pretty salad. Toasted pecan...


    Irish Stew

    This satisfying stew from Lois Glezer of Standish, Maine is chock-full of potatoes, turnips, carrots and lamb. Served with Irish...


    Greek Ham Wraps

    Feta cheese and black olives give Greek flavor to julienned ham in these tasty handheld specialties. "I sometimes add slices...


    Greek Chicken Bake

    As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it's time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it...


    Stuffed Phyllo Pastries

    I love to bring these pastries with me to potlucks to serve as an appetizer. Everyone is so delighted with...


    Basil-Marinated Fish

    Combined with oil, a sprinkling of other herbs and a little zesty lemon peel, basil vinegar makes a delightfully mild...

    Greek Orzo Salad

    This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...


    Penne From Heaven

    "This fast, fresh-tasting side dish comes very close to a delicious treatment for pasta I enjoyed while in Italy," relates...


    Beef Pitas with Yogurt Sauce

    I've always wanted to tour the Mediterranean, but this is as close as I'll get...for now. Top these gyros with...


    Tortellini Pasta Salad

    This tortellini pasta salad is bursting with flavor, thanks to the cheese tortellini, olives, peppers and vinaigrette dressing coating all...


    Beef and Potato Moussaka

    My son—who is now 27—brought home this Greek moussaka recipe with potatoes (a classic Greek entree) when he had a...


    Feta-Dill Chicken Burgers

    I found fresh ground chicken at the butcher and gave it a whirl on our new grill. The result is...