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Mediterranean Rice Bowls

by Jen 2 Comments

Mediterranean Rice Bowls
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These rice bowls are crazy delicious, make ahead friendly, customizable, hearty and healthy!   These rice bowls are inspired by my favorite restaurant CAVA, bursting with exotic, fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors you are going crave! I guarantee they are going to become a lunch and dinner favorite AND they are fabulous for meal prep!… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch

Homemade hummus recipe

by Jen 6 Comments

showing how creamy homemade hummus is by dipping pita bread into it
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Learn how to make hummus that’s better than store-bought and utterly addicting! This hummus recipe is silky smooth, divinely creamy yet somehow light and fluffy. It’s nutty, tangy, bright, garlicky, mega fresh and SO flavorful, plus it’s healthy, vegan and loaded with protein!  I honestly think it’s the best hummus recipe out there due to a few… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: appetizer, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, garlic, hummus, lemon juice, tahini

Doner Kebab recipe

by Jen 30 Comments

Doner Kebab recipe
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Easy homemade doner kebab recipe for wraps, plates, salads or bowls packed with flavor made at home! Doner Kebabs are a Turkish kebab recipe that’s healthy, juicy and bursting with exotic flavors from an easy marinade layered with hand-picked seasonings. Doner kebabs are usually cooked on a rotating spit but I’ve included how to grill… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken, chicken thighs, garlic, Greek yogurt, grill, grilling, kabobs, tomato paste

Orzo Pasta Salad

by Jen 10 Comments

Orzo Pasta Salad
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Orzo Pasta Salad bursting with your favorite Greek fixings on your table in 30 minutes! This Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is a fabulous side to practically every meal as well as an in-demand potluck, picnic and party side.  It’s also hearty enough to stand alone as a refreshing lunch or light dinner. This orzo pasta… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Pasta Cravings, Pasta Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: almonds, basil, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, English cucumber, feta, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives, olives, orzo, pasta, pasta salad, potluck, summer, tomatoes

Chicken Shawarma

by Jen 28 Comments

Chicken Shawarma
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EASY CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE FOR WRAPS, PLATES OR BOWLS PACKED WITH FLAVOR MADE AT HOME! Chicken Shawarma is a Middle Eastern chicken recipe that is healthy, juicy and bursting with exotic flavors that will have you drooling.  The tenderizing lemon juice, a plethora of hand-picked spices and my secret ingredient all work together to create… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: all spice, cardamom, chicken, chicken thighs, cilantro, coriander, dinner, flatbread, garlic, Greek yogurt, hummus, lemon juice, pita bread, pitas, red onions, Roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, turmeric

Lemon Garlic Shrimp (with Greek Orzo)

by Jen 8 Comments

Lemon Garlic Shrimp (with Greek Orzo)
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp is juicy, flavorful and goes with everything – including my sensational optional Greek Orzo! 10 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp is one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare shrimp and also one of the most divine!  The shrimp is tossed in salt, pepper, chili powder and paprika then sizzled in butter,… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Lunch, One Pot Wonders, Pasta Cravings Tagged With: 30 minute meals, almonds, basil, butter, capers, cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, dill, feta, garlic, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, mint, olives, oregano, orzo, orzo pasta, parsley, pasta, seafood, shrimp, tomatoes, zucchini

Chicken Gyros

by Jen 30 Comments

Chicken Gyros
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Easy Greek Chicken Gyros made at home! Greek Chicken Gyros are easy, flavorful, make ahead and healthy – winning!  The combination of juicy Greek lemon chicken, creamy cucumber dill tzatziki, fresh crisp veggies, and tangy feta wrapped in warm pita bread is out of this world.  While the chicken marinates, you can prep the tzatziki,… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, chicken breasts, chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, cumin, dinner, dried basil, feta, flatbread, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, oregano, paprika, pepper, pitas, red onion, Roma tomatoes, salt, sugar, Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki

by Jen 8 Comments

Tzatziki
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Tzatziki Sauce is a lusciously creamy, flavorful sauce or dip that is HEALTHY and EASY! Tzatziki Sauce is a versatile condiment that will make all of your Mediterranean recipes better!  You can serve Greek tzatziki as a dip for veggies and pitas, as a spread for burgers and sandwiches or as a sauce for all… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Condiments/Syrups Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings

Greek Chicken Salad

by Jen 117 Comments

top view of keto Greek Chicken Salad with yogurt dressing
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The BEST Greek Chicken Salad EVER that will have you craving salad! This Greek Chicken Salad recipe is like a deconstructed gyro you will crave for days!  It’s loaded with juicy Greek chicken, Romaine lettuce, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, zippy red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, salty creamy feta, PITA CROUTONS and creamy,… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos

Greek Pasta Salad

by Jen 24 Comments

top view of healthy Greek Pasta Salad in a wood bowl
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Greek Pasta Salad + the best Greek dressing = the best Greek Pasta Salad of your life!  This Greek Pasta Salad is the salad you want to be seen with – and stuff your face with.  It’s loaded with tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, sweet zippy red onions, tangy Kalmata, and… 

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Filed Under: Easter Recipe Cravings, Pasta Cravings, Pasta Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: almonds, basil leaves, cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, English cucumber, feta, Feta Pesto, garlic cloves, Garnish, Greek food, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, pasta, pepper, pitted Kalamata olives, red bell pepper, red onion, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, salad, salt, sun-dried tomato, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, yellow bell pepper

Gyro Pizza

by Jen 12 Comments

Chicken Gyro Flatbread Pizzas – these are amazing and SO quick and easy! An explosion of flavors and textures with the most flavorful Greek Chicken and easy Blender Tzatziki! Great for lunch/dinners or for appetizers and entertaining!
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Gyro Pizza is all your favorite Greek gyro flavors in pizza form! This Gyro Pizza recipe is an explosion of Greek deliciousness!  It starts with flatbread layered with sun-dried tomato basil hummus, flavor bursting Greek Chicken, red onions, mozzarella, feta and tomatoes all drizzled with easy Blender Tzatziki .  It make the most satisfying lunches/dinners… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Summer Cravings Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil humus, Blender Tzatziki Sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped lettuce, cucumber, cumin, dinner, dried basil, dried dill, dried oregano, dried parsley, feta, flatbread, garlic clove, garlic cloves, Greek, Greek Chicken Marinade, greek pizza., Greek yogurt, ground cumin, gyro, lemon juice, marinade, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, onion, paprika, pepper, pizza, red onions, red wine vinegar, Roma, Rosemary and Olive Oil, salt, sour cream, spicy Italian Flatout Flatbreads, sugar, sundried tomato, tomatoes

Whipped Feta Dip

by Jen 14 Comments

showing how to make whipped feta dip by mixing ingredients until smooth
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Whipped Feta Dip is gloriously creamy, salty, tangy perfection! Whipped Feta Dip is feta cheese in CREAMY DIP form!  This dip takes SEVEN minutes to make, start to finish, for a make ahead, easy party dip/appetizer everyone will love! You can keep it as simple as you like with just feta and cream cheese or… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: appetizer. Dip, cream cheese, feta, fresh basil, garlic cloves, honey, jalapenos, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, parsley, pepper, red onion, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, salt, shallot

Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce

by Jen 28 Comments

up close of oven baked salmon with dill sauce
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce is wonderfully healthy, gloriously flavorful and deeply satisfying! This Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce is a delightful symphony of Greek flavors you will have to taste to believe.  The Dill Sauce for the salmon is beautifully creamy AND healthy made with Greek yogurt spiked with fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic,… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Fish and Shrimp, Summer Cravings Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, chopped dill, crumbled feta, cucumber, Dill Sauce, dinner, fish fillets, garlic, garlic clove, garlic powder, Greek, greek Salsa, Greek yogurt, jalapeno, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, lemon pepper, mayonnaise, olive oil, oregano, parsley, red onion, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, salmon, salt, sugar, wild Alaskan salmon

Lemon Basil Chicken

by Jen 33 Comments

Lemon Basil Chicken
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Lemon Basil Chicken is so quick and easy and makes everything better!  This Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe is crazy juicy from an easy marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes!  It’s super easy and super flavorful and perfect to toss in pasta, salad, wraps, pitas, etc. You will LOVE… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Italian, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: basil, chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic, garlic cloves, garlic powder, grill, ground mustard, honey, lemon, lemon juice, marinade, olive oil, onion powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt

Souvlaki

by Jen 25 Comments

These easy Baked or Grilled Greek Beef Kabobs are so crazy juicy and exploding with flavor in every mouthwatering bite!  And the creamy, refreshing Whipped Feta Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip is out of this world!  
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Souvlaki (Greek Beef Kabobs) is the juiciest, most flavorful meat you ever tasted!   This Greek Beef Souvlaki with tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers and onions are crazy tender, exploding with flavor and a complete meal in one, not to mention an impressive crowd pleaser!  Serve your souvlaki with Tzatziki or dunk each tender morsel in my… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Meat Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, cheese, cherry, cloves garlic, coriander, cream, cucumber, cumin, dill, feta, garlic, grape tomatoes, Greek food, greek wrap, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, oregano, paprika, pepper, plain Greek yogurt, red bell peppers, red onion, red wine vinegar, salt, sugar, top sirloin, Tzatziki Dip, Whipped Feta, zucchini

Lemon Chicken Tortellini Soup

by Jen 20 Comments

Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe | Carlsbad Cravings
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Lemon Chicken Tortellini Soup on your table in 30 minutes! This Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe is hearty, warm and savory, yet light, fresh and soothing at the same time.  It is the perfect quick and easy lunch or dinner and will warm you through and through. It requires minimal effort for a return of epic… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Italian, Slow Cooker Cravings, Soup Cravings Tagged With: all of oil, bay leaves, Boneless chicken, butter, carrots, chicken bouillon, chicken broth, chicken thighs, cumin, dinner, dinner ideas and, easy recipes., garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, mushrooms, onion, oregano, Parmesan cheese, parsley, red pepper flakes, sweet corn, thyme, tortellini

Chicken Souvlaki

by Jen 16 Comments

best chicken souvlaki on skeweres
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Chicken Souvlaki with melt-in-your mouth zesty, juicy chicken, smoky vegetables and tangy, creamy Feta Yogurt Dip is a meal-in-one and super easy to make at home! This Greek Chicken Souvlaki can be served straight off the skewers dunked in the refreshing Feta Yogurt Dip with a  side of lemon rice or the chicken can be… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, chicken breasts, chicken dinner, dinner, dried dill, feta crumbles, Greek food, Greek yogurt, Grill Mates, kebabs, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red onion, Yogurt Dip, Zesty Herb Marinade, zucchinis

Best Ever Greek Chicken Marinade

by Jen 62 Comments

All Greek Marinated Chicken is SO juicy, tender and exploding with flavor from an EASY marinade! perfect for pitas, salads, pasta, rice/veggie etc. I love having this on hand!
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Incredibly juicy, tender, flavor exploding Greek Chicken made with an EASY marinade will become one of your favorite go-to chicken recipes! Its’ my husband’s all-time favorite marinated chicken and perfect to have on hand for salads, gyros, sandwiches, pasta, rice/veggie etc. It just makes everything better (and easier)!

Greek Chicken Marinade

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chickens dinner, cumin, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic cloves, greek chicken, Greek Chicken Marinade, Greek food, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt, sugar

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