Mediterranean Related Articles & Blog Posts

Here is a recipe kids love to make and are surprised at how much they like the taste! It is a simple appetizer that they can take ownership of serving to guests upon arrival before a holiday meal. Cooks’ notes:

Cook nutrient-dense quinoa until it’s light and fluffy, dress it with lemon juice and olive oil and then add these Mediterranean treasures: fresh mint and parsley, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese. Recipe reprinted with permission from Feeding the Whole Family (third edition) by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008). Inspired by a recipe by a student [...]

This is a quick, simple, and delicious Greek inspired orzo side dish which pairs wonderfully with chicken. The added spinach, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red onion to the orzo was

Easy to make appetizer sure to please at your next party.

This is a great family bonding recipe that works well with an assembly line type crew. It is a good way to get the kids involved with the meal making process and can be lots of fun for everyone. This is a fairly labor-intensive project, so when the mood strikes go for it. This makes about [...]

Haloumi is a mild yet salty cheese hailing from Greece. It’s made from either goats or sheep’s milk. It’s charm is in it’s firm texture, as you can grill or pan fry it without it turning into a big gooey mess. This Greek staple is a brilliant substitute for

This recipe is unusual, yet delicious. The gluten-free fig and olive tapenade would make a fantastic hors d’eoeuvre for a dinner or cocktail party and goes nicely with walnut crackers.

A great dish for  lunch or dinner for all ages. There are a variety of vegetables and proteins that can be chosen to fit your family’s taste buds. For vegetarians the

The flavor of the Mediterranean in your home kitchen.

This Mediterranean-inspired veggie dip is great for your toddler as a dip for lunch, dinner,