Appetizers, Dips & Pies

Greek horta are boiled leafy greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. Learn which greens work, how salt and rest change their flavor, and an optional feta sauce for 2026.

Grilled lamb chops start with garlic and rosemary, then six steps from marinade to rest. Includes cut guide, temperature tips, and yogurt-pomegranate variations for 2026.

Tzatziki sauce made with drained cucumber, thick yogurt, and garlic. Step-by-step recipe for 2026, plus 2 versions: Greek tzatziki and Turkish cacık.

Greek pasta salad combines pasta, vegetables, olives, cheese, dressing, and simple steps in one reliable 2026 recipe guide.

Spanakopita from filling to golden phyllo in five clear steps, with cheese swaps, make-ahead timing, and what to do when the sheets crack.

Spinach feta pasta comes together in six simple steps with garlic, wilted greens, and tangy cheese. Learn which pasta shapes, feta type, and spinach work best for 2026.

Cheese saganaki recipe with crispy pan-fried cheese and the real story of the American flambé. Plus how shrimp saganaki became its own dish. Updated for 2026.

Mediterranean red lentil soup in Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish, spicy, and creamy styles, plus one core method. Cooking tips, nutrition, and storage for 2026.

Tahini salad dressing comes in many forms. From creamy and lemon to dijon, oil-free, and herbed: ingredient picks, storage, and how to use each one.

Green beans with potatoes, slow-simmered with bacon and aromatics. Learn which beans and potatoes hold up best, plus stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot methods. 2026 guide.