Category: Side Dishes
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Delicious Homemade Pita

I don’t always make homemade pita, and when I do, I wonder “Why don’t I make this yummy, easy to bake, pita bread more often?!”. This recipe is pretty straight forward and very forgiving, and you can pretty much have fresh, delicious pitas on your table in about two hours (start to finish). I used…
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Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki

When I posted this meal on my Instagram page last month, I received many requests for the recipe. There are several different components on the plate in my Instagram photo, but this post includes the meatballs and tzatziki. Using a little olive oil and panko breadcrumbs binds the meatballs. Fresh and dried herbs along with…
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Fregola Sarda Pasta With Sauteed Veggies

This Italian inspired dish is not only easy, it tastes delicious too! What you’ll need to make Fregola Sarda Pasta: Fregola Sarda pasta – You can substitute Israeli Couscous, but I would suggest toasting it first in an oven or dry skillet. Shallot Garlic Cloves lemon Fresh Corn – You can substitute frozen or roasted…
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Greek Orzo Salad In A Jar

I love this salad because it can be adapted to whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand. I seem to always have the makings for Mediterranean food because that’s what I gravitate to when I’m looking for something satisfying and healthy to eat. I like to make things like rice, orzo, quinoa or couscous…
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Creamy Caesar Dressing

I have always been a fan of salads, and this homemade creamy dressing will make even a plain Caesar salad taste delicious. But why have a salad with just romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and a few croutons when you can have a delicious Cobb Chicken Caesar salad? Either way, this dressing is so easy…
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“Grown Up” Mac and Cheese

I don’t know about you, but I have always loved macaroni and cheese. My mom never made “box” mac and cheese, so when I grew up and had a family of my own, I always made homemade too. I always think of this dish as the classic comfort food. I am going to be honest…
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Grilled Flatbread Salad

You can make or buy your flatbread, but these were made using @halfbakedharvest recipe. So easy and delicious!! Thanks Tieghan!! This flatbread salad is so refreshing!!
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

I don’t know about you, but I love summer with all it’s fresh fruit and vegetables. The possibilities are endless! I made some pickled onions yesterday (*see recipe below), and I added them to this salad. I have made this salad using raw red onions too, and both are really good!
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Ambrosial Poppy-seed Dressing

Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together until smooth. Refrigerate unused dressing in a sealed container. It will keep up to a week (if it lasts that long).
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Zucchini & Potato Fritters with Caper Mayonnaise

zucchini & potato fritters with caper mayonnaise – good eats by mimi – goodeatsbymimi.blog