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Easy Greek Dinners for Busy Weeknights

A baked dish featuring meatballs, sliced yellow potatoes, cherry tomato halves, and fresh herbs like dill and mint on a sheet pan. The ingredients are evenly spread, with golden-brown edges visible on the pan.

Greek Dinner Recipes

Creamy Tomato Butter Beans

The Ultimate Mediterranean Legume Table (Budget-Friendly, Crowd-Pleasing) 🫘

Spoon in a bowl of lentil soup

Warm Your Bones: Greek & Mediterranean Soup Recipes for Winter Nights 🥣

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What Blue-Zone Greeks Eat at Christmas 🎄

Greek Holiday Bakes & Sweets: A (Very) Brief History + Recipe Guide 🎁

Citrus Season in the Aegean = Mediterranean Citrus Recipes 🍊

100% Greek, 0% Guilt 🍯: Lighter-But-Legendary Greek Desserts You Can Feel Good About

A white pan filled with browned chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, white beans, spinach, and fresh mint leaves in a light, creamy sauce.

Greekify Your Comfort Food 🍝: Classic Faves with a Mediterranean Makeover

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Mediterranean Diet on a Budget 💰

Watermelon skewers on a plate, a great summer appetizer

Seasonal Greek Eating 🌱

Stuffed Olives

Mediterranean Mezze for Every Mood: Healthy Greek Snacks & Appetizers

10 Ingredients Or Less

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30 Minute Meals

Appetizers

Blue Zone

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Breakfast

Budget Friendly

Comfort Food

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Desserts

Dips, Sauces & Spreads

Gluten Free

Greek Recipes

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Grilling and Smoking

Holidays

How To's

Kid Friendly

Main Dishes

Greek chicken souvlaki on skewers on a plate

Meat

One of the many vegan comfort food recipes - creamy orzo - in a bowl.

Pasta Dishes

Raw Food

Salads

Sandwiches, Burgers & Toasts

Seafood

Smoothies & Drinks

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Let’s make Cheeseburger Stuffed Pitas! 🍔

Welcome Back to Your Greek Mommy’s Channel - today’s recipe is cheesy, filling and SO delicious. Quick, easy and made using ingredients you probably already have at home. The pita only requires 7 ingredients.

These pita’s alone have amassed over 123 million views and over 6.6 million likes. If you are a maximalist like me then follow @foodbymaria for more delicious, Greek recipes!

🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷 Comment “recipe” below if you want the recipe/instructions for the Cheeseburger Stuffing — it will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷

Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

All you need is seven ingredients – ones that you probably already have in your pantry and 10 minutes of active prep time + proofing and 30 minutes of cook time! Here’s all you need — you got this bestie! DON’T FORGET TO SERVE THESE WITH TZATZIKI, GARLIC BURGER SAUCE OR even RANCH!

- 3 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour) - we used @bobsredmill
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 6 tbsp warm whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast - @fleischmannsyeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt - @diamondcrystalsalt �
Instructions:

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#GreekRecipes #Greece #GreekFood #GreekPita

Greek Food, Homemade Food, Greece, Homemade Pita, Delicious Food, Homemade Bread, Homemade

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Oven Baked Sundried Tomato Meatballs and Orzo today @foodbymaria

🍋👩🏻‍🍳🇬🇷Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Creamy Orzo and Chicken Meatballs!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷👩🏻‍🍳🍋

This is truly the simplest family dinner to exist ,and not only tha,t it’s downright delicious. Creamy orzo (inspired by Spanakopita), juicy chicken meatballs, 🍋 lemony 🧄 sauce… damn! My go-to sundried tomatoes is always @dellalofoods, and they’re orzo is such a high-quality choice for this elevated dish, that will make you feel like a 5-star chef!

What I love most about this dish is that it really teaches the techniques to cooking with passion, soul and instinct.

👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

�#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #ChickenandOrzo #GreekChicken

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This might be the most unexpected Super Bowl bite you’ll make.

Flaky puff pastry stuffed with my mom’s legendary keftedakia, juicy Greek meatballs loaded with feta, melty cheese, Mediterranean flavors, and fresh mint for that perfect POP, then baked golden and served with cool tzatziki. Whether you’re here for the touchdowns or the snacks, this one wins.

Full recipe below! Don’t forget to save this and follow for more.

PS this full recipe is avaiable EXCLUSIVELY on the foodbymaria APP! Available for both Android and Apple.

INGREDIENTS

For the meat mixture:

450g ground chicken
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground pepper
4 small to medium size garlic cloves, pressed
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
2 tbsp fresh minced dill
2 tbsp fresh minced mint
1 egg
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese�
½ cup (plus more if needed) white sesame seeds
1x egg
6 sheets of defrosted frozen puff pastry
Tzatziki for dipping

INSTRUCTIONS:

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IB: @pastalimpus the Queen herself 😍

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I regret how I used to eat carrots. I wish I did this instead.
This is the only way I eat them now. Crunchy, satisfying, no notes.

Been making a version of this since university—this version by @cassyeungmoney wins.

Recipe below. Save it 🥕

Ingredients:

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp grated garlic
1/4 tsp chili flakes
6 large carrots, peeled and thinly shaved
1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. To a large glass jar or bowl, add the rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, kosher salt, grated ginger, grated garlic and chili flakes. Shake the dressing in the jar to combine or whisk if using a bowl.
2. Add the thinly shaved carrots, fresh chopped cilantro and finely diced jalapeno (or sub chili flakes) and give everything a good shake if using a jar or toss to coat the carrots with the dressing if use a bowl.
3. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!
4. Refrigerate the salad in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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No sorry but we’re eating Kotopoulo for brunch.

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In 2026, we’re making Lego Lunches 🧱Would you try this?

This hack is pure genius. The idea of meal component prepping has completely changed how I see, shape, and enjoy my meals. @little.vegan.eats — you are truly a genius!!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the step-by-step blog post with everything you need to plan, prep, and make ahead for a seamless week.

Here are some more Lego Lunch pieces to play around with 👇

🧱 Proteins
1. Shredded chicken
2. Ground turkey (browned)
3. Meatballs (beef or turkey)
4. Cooked lentils
5. Black beans

🍞 Carbs
1. Rice (white or brown)
2. Quinoa
3. Pasta (short shapes)
4. Roasted potatoes
5. Sweet potato mash or cubes

🥦 Fibers
1. Broccoli
2. Bell peppers
3. Carrots
4. Green beans
5. Spinach

Mix, match, and build meals that actually make your week easier 🧩

#legolunches #mealprep #freezermeals #mealcomponents #healthyhabits

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So I hear we’re sharing our 2016 🥲
A year that changed everything.
2014 I started @foodbymaria
2015 I started foodbymaria.com.
2016 I jumped in head first, no floaties, no plan, just vibes and olive oil.
I bought my first camera (RIP to the horrific but passionate food photography).
Moved back to Canada from the UK.
Learned how to love myself while learning how to use manual mode.
Took more photos than I ever have in my life.
I celebrated.
I danced.
I laughed a lot.
I believed, sometimes blindly, but fully.
Looking back, it’s messy, tender, and wildly sincere.
And honestly? I wouldn’t change a single blurry photo.
Cheers to 2016—thank you for the courage, the chaos, and the confidence to begin 💛

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Today we are making One-Pot Peri Peri Chicken & Rice! 🌶️🍗🍚 If you love bold, easy, flavor-packed meals that bring the heat and comfort all in one pot, then be sure to follow 👩🏻‍🍳🔪 @foodbymaria so you never miss a recipe!

🔥🇵🇹 Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe! It will be sent directly to your DM’s, or tap the link in my bio to access our website.

Ps I’m using a @lecreuset - 3.4 L (3.6 QT) Oblong Casserole. Always using @diamondcrystalsalt and @delallofoods tomato paste.

This dish is inspired by the iconic Peri Peri Chicken and Rice, smoky roasted red peppers, zesty homemade peri peri marinade, tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice all in one pan. If you love flavorful, comforting dinners with a spicy kick… you’re gonna 💛 LOVE 💛 this!

This is truly one of the easiest weeknight dinners to make and seriously delicious. Juicy chicken, that smoky peri peri sauce, perfectly seasoned rice, and fresh herbs — the combo hits every time! 👌🏽🍽️
I serve mine with a quick red onion salad, extra herbs and a drizzle of that reserved peri peri marinade for even more flavor.

👩🏻‍🍳 Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App, available on both Apple and Android. 📱💥

#PeriPeriChicken #OnePotMeal #FoodByMaria #ChickenAndRice #WeeknightDinner 🌶️🍗