The flavor and texture combinations in this dish will have you making it often.  It’s a creative lunch but also a secret weapon if you’re bringing a side to a family/friend’s party. 

Everyone knows and loves traditional Greek salad — fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, oregano and huge chunks of feta cheese — what’s not to love? But our favorite "Greek salad" in the Kosterina household is called Dakos salad. It’s a bread-based salad and is commonly served in southern Greece.

Roasted vegetables are perfect in their own meal or to balance out other items as well. This healthy lunch can be prepared the night before and packed immediately so you have less to do in the morning before heading out for the day.

This simple omelet has the perfect Mediterranean twist by adding spinach, feta, and oregano. Note that it can be made with eggs or egg whites, depending on your preferences. 

 

Delicious spicy baked Greek shrimp.

As we all know from this scene of my Big Fat Greek wedding, Greeks are not very well versed in bundt cakes. But fortunately for all of us, Italians are. Anna Francese Gass, our good friend and a classically trained chef from the French Culinary Institute.