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10/10/2026

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lemon-Tahini Sauce:
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 tbsp water
- 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions
1. Bake sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 40–50 minutes until tender.
2. Season chickpeas: Toss chickpeas with olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on a separate baking sheet for 15–20 minutes.
3. Prepare filling: Combine roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and parsley.
4. Make sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and water until smooth.
5. Assemble: Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork. Spoon Mediterranean filling generously into each potato.
6. Serve: Drizzle with lemon-tahini sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Tip: Add Kalamata olives or fresh spinach for extra Mediterranean flavor.

10/10/2026

Lemon-Dill Baked Fish Foil Packets
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions
1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare foil: Place each fish fillet on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Divide zucchini and cherry tomatoes among the packets.
3. Season: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle evenly over the fish and vegetables.
4. Assemble: Top each fillet with lemon slices and fold the foil tightly to seal.
5. Bake: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (145°F/63°C internally).
6. Serve: Carefully open packets to release steam. Garnish with fresh dill and serve warm.
Tip: Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or a fresh Mediterranean salad for a complete, healthy meal.

10/10/2026

Eggplant & Tomato Crustless Quiche
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35–40 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano

10/10/2026

Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo with Crispy Chickpeas and Whipped Feta

Chicken and Orzo

* 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

* 1 cup orzo pasta

* 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

* 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 3 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 lemon, juiced and zested

* 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

* 2 cups chicken broth

* 1 tsp dried oregano

* Salt and black pepper, to taste

Whipped Feta

* 4 oz feta cheese

* ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

* 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 1 tbsp lemon juice

Garnish

* Fresh parsley, chopped

* Red pepper flakes (optional)

10/10/2026

Blueberry Cheesecake Breakfast Bake

* 2 cups rolled oats

* 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

* 8 oz cream cheese, softened

* 2 large eggs

* 1 cup milk

* ¼ cup maple syrup

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

* 1 tsp baking powder

* ½ tsp ground cinnamon

* Pinch of salt

10/10/2026

Pumpkin, Spinach and Lentil Lasagne

* Lasagne sheets

* Pumpkin, peeled and cubed

* Fresh spinach

* Cooked lentils

* Onion, finely chopped

* Garlic, minced

* Crushed tomatoes

* Ricotta cheese

* Mozzarella cheese, shredded

* Grated Parmesan cheese

* Olive oil

* Vegetable broth

* Dried oregano

* Ground nutmeg

* Salt and black pepper, to taste

10/10/2026

Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Salad

* 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

* 2 medium roasted beets, peeled and diced

* ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

* ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

* ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

* 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

* 1 clove garlic, minced

* ½ tsp dried oregano

* ¼ tsp sea salt

* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

10/10/2026

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Feta and Walnuts

* 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed

* 1 large red onion, cut into wedges

* 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

* ½ tsp ground cinnamon

* ½ tsp sea salt

* ¼ tsp black pepper

* ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

* ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

* 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

10/10/2026

Traditional Greek Salad
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, thickly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
200 g (7 oz) feta cheese
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

10/10/2026

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

- 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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