Greek & Mediterranean

If you love Greek & Mediterranean recipes, this section of PWWB is for you! We’ve got all the flavors you know of love when it comes to classic Greek & Mediterranean recipes like this Falafel-ish Quinoa Salad or perfectly portioned handheld Spanakopita Triangles, not to mention a super Easy Greek Dressing for all of your greek salad needs & a Yogurt-Based Greek Marinade perfect for grilled chicken!

A close-up overhead shot of the roasted olive chicken skillet: cooked chicken thighs, olives & shallots topped with parsley sit in a white skillet on a yellow textured surface. Castelvetrano Olive Chicken Skillet with Lemon & Shallots
A mezze-style platter served on a round wooden board is filled with thinly sliced grilled leg of lamb, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, dips & spreads, and pita bread. The platter is surrounded by a jar of pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes on the vine, loose fresh herbs, and a blue and white striped linen napkin. Butterflied Grilled Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, & Rosemary
A large white bowl with scalloped edges is filled assembled and mixed greek orzo pasta salad garnished with fresh dill. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a yellow and white linen napkin partially tucked underneath on one side. Two blue glasses rest alongside the bowl at center, one rests atop a wicker coaster. While a small ceramic pinch bowl filled with ground black pepper and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt rest below the bowl at center. Two gold serving spoons rest inside of the greek pasta salad. Creamy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Finished lamb sausage pasta served in a white double-handle braiser with two wooden serving spoons resting inside. The braiser sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin loose fresh basil leaves, and a small white plate topped with a block of parmesan cheese surrounded by freshly grated parmesan. Lamb Pasta with Springtime Veggies & Lemon Pesto
Finished baked feta with Castelvetrano olives is topped with fresh sprigs of thyme and a lemon wedge in a small white Staub baking dish. The baking dish sits atop a blue and white striped linen napkin that sits atop a gray and white marble surface. Pieces of crostini and sprigs of fresh thyme surround the baking dish. Heavenly Baked Feta with Olives & Thyme
Lemon Tahini Sauce is poured into a clear glass Mason jar. The jar sits atop a light blue textured surface with a blue and white plaid linen napkin and three lemon halves surround the jar. Go-To Lemon Tahini Sauce (with Easy Variations!)
An overhead shot of an assembled Greek Chicken Pita that rests atop a crumpled sheet of white parchment paper. The pita has been piled high with sliced lemony Greek chicken, oven-roasted Greek fries, shredded lettuce, crumbled feta, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion, and a drizzle of tzatziki-ish herbed yogurt sauce. Surrounding the pita is a few slices of cucumber, a lemon wedge, and crumbled feta. All items sit atop a creamy white textured surface. Lemony Greek Chicken Pitas with Oven Roasted Fries & Tzatziki-ish Herbed Yogurt Drizzle
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies plated in a gray ceramic bowl over rice. The bowl has a gold fork in it and sits atop a creamy cement surface alongside a gray striped linen napkin, fresh basil leaves, & a small silver baking sheet with the baked chicken sausage & veggies. Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies with Lemon & Feta (AKA My Fave Meal Prep Lunch!)
Grilled Swordfish Kabobs plated on a large serving platter with swordfish marinade as a serving sauce & a simple salad of olives, capers, tomatoes, & thinly sliced red onion. The platter sits atop a creamy cement surface alongside a striped gray linen napkin, a few sprigs of fresh parsley, & a small ceramic plate with the same pickley salad. Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Capers, Olives, & Pickle-y Onions
Grilled Greek Chicken Wings arranged on a gray speckled ceramic platter are garnished with herbs, sliced pepperocini, lemon wedges, & feta cheese. A small ceramic bowl is filled with whipped feta dip & also sits on the platter with wings surrounding it. Surrounding the plate is a small plate of wings, a bowl of whole pepperocini peppers, lemon wedges, feta crumbles, loose chopped herbs, & a blue & white striped linen napkin tucked partially under the platter. The platter & surrounding items sit on top of a white textured surface. Lemony Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Whipped Feta Dip
Greek farro salad in large clear glass bowl atop a white surface. The farro salad ingredients are grouped in the bowl - lemony red onions, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, farro, feta, etc. The bowl is surrounded by a small bowl of Greek dressing, a striped gray linen napkin, lemon wedges & a few leaves of baby arugula. Favorite Greek Farro Salad
Close up of Falafel-ish Quinoa Salad shown in a large pink ceramic serving bowl. The salad is topped with lots of fresh parsley leaves. Two vintage spoons are nestled in the left side of the bowl. The bowl sits atop a white surface, with a gray & white striped linen nestled next to it. Falafel-ish Quinoa Salad
Baked Spanakopita Triangles on a plate with tzatziki sauce. Spanakopita Triangles
3 Staple Vinaigrettes in separate jars, sitting on marble surface. 3 Staple Vinaigrette Recipes
Easy Greek Dressing in small jar on white marble surface. Patina spoon in jar, small green fresh oregano leaves scattered around. Easy Greek Dressing
get ready to achieve major flavor with little effort on your grill this summer! 7 delicious grilling marinade recipes to keep in your back pocket as you gear up for grilling season, including my family’s teriyaki sauce recipe, a greek-inspired yogurt marinade, moroccan chermoula, middle eastern shawarma, our house marinade, & more! if you’re planning on grilling at all this summer, be sure bookmark this blog post or pin it for later! #playswellwithbutter #marinaderecipe #easymarinade #grillingrecipes #steakmarinade #chickenmarinade #porkmarinade #vegetablemarinade 7 Go-To Grilling Marinade Recipes for Grilling Season
Grilled Greek chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with fresh chopped herbs, lemon slices, & lemon wedges. Greek Marinade
the easiest juicy & tender baked lamb meatballs, made with panko breadcrumbs, lemon, parsley, oregano & cumin, served on top of a seriously healthy meal prep bowl with lemony Greek roasted potatoes, greens, feta, olives, & homemade Romesco sauce. an easy & satisfying meal prep recipe for lunches all week long! #playswellwithbutter #lambmeatballs #bakedlambmeatballs #greeklambmeatballs #groundlamb #mealpreprecipes #mealpreprecipesfortheweek #mediterraneandiet #healthybowlsrecipe mediterranean lamb meatballs meal prep bowls
grilled vegetable primavera bowls with pesto & smoky chickpeas! an easy 30-minute vegetarian recipe perfect for the end of summer, with grilled zucchini, grilled bell pepper, grilled artichoke hearts, and smoky grilled chickpeas, plus orzo & lemony pesto. totally healthy, naturally plant-based, easily made gluten-free, & perfect for meal prep! #playswellwithbutter #vegetableprimavera #vegetablerecipes #healthyvegetableprimavera #easydinnerrecipes #healthyvegetarianrecipes #vegetarianmealprep #zucchinirecipes #mealpreprecipes grilled vegetable primavera bowls with pesto & smoky chickpeas
bowl of grated zucchini salad with lemon wedge lemony grated zucchini salad with tomatoes, olives & feta