There are so many great salad recipes in Greece because everyone grows so many vegetables in their garden. The recipe variations are endless because people typically pick what is fresh in their garden and use that as inspiration for what to make. This grilled vegetable salad with halloumi is one of my favorites to serve in the summer and fall because it is so hearty. The vegetables are filling and delicious and I often will serve a protein on the side like grilled shrimp...

This is probably one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes around the world. Moussaka is a dense casserole filled with vegetables and beef, and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. It is decadent, filling and all-around delicious. This is one of my more involved recipes, which is why I typically make it on a weekend afternoon when I have time to be in the kitchen uninterrupted. Making this requires having several components going at them same time. If you don’t do it th

Mezze platters are very popular in Mediterranean cuisine. They are usually served at the beginning of each meal and feature a few dips with grilled pita wedges, and finger foods to munch on while you sip some wine or a cocktail. This grilled eggplant dip is a popular item in most mezze platters and it’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Making the eggplant dip begins with bringing the grill to high heat. I’m not kidding when I say this is the longest part of making the dip

GREEK GRILLED VEGETABLES Grilled vegetables are the base of my popular Greek dishes. This is my method for grilling them. They turn out well every single time. Makes 6 Servings Timing: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes grilling Ingredients for Dressing 1 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise in 1/4’’ slices 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise in 1/4’’ slices 1 yellow pepper, cored and cut into 1’’ slices 1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1’’ slices 1 red onion, sliced in ½’’ slices 1/

Briam is often referred to ask Greek ratatouille because it features many of the same components as its French counterpart.