Marinated Vegetarian Pasta Salad This marinated vegetarian pasta salad is a vibrant make-ahead dish featuring tender pasta, colorful vegetables, tangy marinated dressing, and crumbled feta. The pasta soaks up the flavors as it rests, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light Mediterranean meal. ⏱ Time Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Chill: 1–2 … Read more
Arugula White Bean Salad with Capers and Onions Ingredients: 4 cups arugula, washed and dried 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (or use shallots for a milder bite) 2 tbsp capers, drained 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar … Read more
Greek Roast Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50–60 mins Serves: 4–6 Ingredients: 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold r Maris Piper work well) 4 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon (plus zest if desired) 3 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated 1 tsp dried oregano … Read more
Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Feta & Grilled Zucchini Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh basil or parsley for … Read more
Savory Shrimp and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups broccoli florets 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth) 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness) 1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp ginger, freshly grated (optional) 1 tsp … Read more
Zucchini Cottage Cheese Parmesan Cups Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, grated 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs ¼ cup almond flour or breadcrumbs (optional, for structure) 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano Optional: Chopped herbs (parsley, … Read more
Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta & Hot Honey Ingredients: For the Roasted Carrots: 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise (leave tops on for presentation, if desired) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Optional: a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika for extra depth For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup … Read more
Grilled Chicken Salad Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprik ½ tsp sal ½ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ lemon (optional) For the Salad: 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cucumber, sliced ¼ … Read more
Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients: For the salad: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional, for bite) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped cucumber (optional, for crunch) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds … Read more
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers Ingredients: For the chicken patties: 1 lb (450g) ground chicken 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar chees 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) 2 tbsp ranch dressing (or 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix) 1 egg 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 green … Read more
