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Falafel-ish Quinoa 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 – yes, yes, yes! A light, bright quinoa salad loaded with chickpeas & all of the fresh flavors of falafel. This cold salad makes for perfect plant-based lunch, & doubles as a great side dish for summery dinners or potlucks. Light, delicious, & super meal prep-friendly –…

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Baked Spanakopita Triangles on a plate with tzatziki sauce.

Spanakopita Triangles

Not your average Spanakopita recipe, these Individual Spanakopita Triangles are a hearty, satisfying, & modern twist on the traditional Greek dish we all know & love. Spanakopita's classic spinach & feta filling is made even heartier with the addition of kale, pine nuts, calamata olives, & artichoke hearts, & folded into the most perfect golden-brown, flaky & crisp phyllo triangles. Naturally vegetarian & totally delish, this Spanakopita is the perfect party appetizer or light dinner.

3 Staple Vinaigrettes in separate jars, sitting on marble surface.

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3 Staple Vinaigrette Recipes

Ready to take your salad game to the next level?! I’m so excited to share 3 of my favorite easy…

Easy Greek Dressing in small jar on white marble surface. Patina spoon in jar, small green fresh oregano leaves scattered around.

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Easy Greek Dressing

This Easy Greek Dressing is about to become your newest obsession! Punchy, garlicky, tasty Greek goodness, this Greek vinaigrette can…

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

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7 Go-To Grilling Marinade Recipes for Grilling Season

get ready to achieve major flavor with little effort on your grill this summer! 7 delicious grilling marinade recipes to…

A Greek-inspired grilling marinade perfect for whenever you’re grilling up a recipe or meal with a little bit of Mediterranean flare. This Greek-ish grilling marinade has a Greek yogurt base, which keeps whatever you’re grilling completely tender & juicy, & tons of garlic, lemon & oregano to add tons of Mediterranean flavor to every single bite. Perfect for grilled chicken, grilled lamb, or grilled veggies! #marinaderecipe #easymarinade #greekmarinade #greekchickenmarinade #grillingrecipes

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Greek Marinade

A Greek-inspired grilling marinade perfect for whenever you’re grilling up a recipe or meal with a little bit of Mediterranean…

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

Entrée Salads & Bowls Recipes

mediterranean lamb meatballs meal prep bowls

the easiest juicy & tender baked lamb meatballs, made with panko breadcrumbs, lemon, parsley, oregano & cumin, served on top…

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

Entrée Salads & Bowls Recipes

grilled vegetable primavera bowls with pesto & smoky chickpeas

grilled vegetable primavera bowls with pesto & smoky chickpeas! an easy 30-minute vegetarian recipe perfect for the end of summer,…

bowl of grated zucchini salad with lemon wedge

Side Dish Recipes

lemony grated zucchini salad with tomatoes, olives & feta

a fresh, fast, & light summertime grated zucchini salad! this easy salad has simple summer ingredients like shredded zucchini, tomatoes,…

easy chorizo french breads with manchego, fig spread, & harissa, & covered in big fat drizzles of homemade spicy paprika honey. an easy & elegant appetizer! an easy & elegant appetizer or snack, perfect for holiday entertaining! #playswellwithbutter #chorizo #harissa #manchego #holidayparty #cocktailparty #appetizer

Appetizer Recipes

chorizo french breads with manchego & spicy paprika honey.

easy chorizo french breads with manchego, fig spread, & harissa, & covered in big fat drizzles of homemade spicy paprika…