Embarking on a culinary journey inspired by the myths and legends of the ancient world offers a unique opportunity to connect with the stories and deities that have shaped human culture for millennia. Among these, Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, stands out as a symbol of the enchanting power of allure ... Read more   The post A Divine Feast: Cooking With Aphrodite – Seafood Pasta And Fig & Honey Toast appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Fol ..read more

The Mediterranean diet, originating from the regions around the Mediterranean Sea, has long been revered in the wellness community. Its array of colorful and nutritious foods, sourced from the heart of nature, present not only a delightful culinary adventure but also a passport to enhanced cardiac health. This diet is rich in plant-based foods, olive ... Read more   The post The Mediterranean Diet: A Heart-Healthy Journey Through Flavors appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors ..read more

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Caramelized onions are one of my favorite things to make. They just add such a delicious flavor to dishes. Combine them with feta and phyllo and wow, you’ve got a delicious snack on your hands. If there’s one thing we like to do it’s host people. We enjoy the company and serving up some delicious […]   The post Caramelized Onions And Feta Phyllo Cups appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more

You can think of kreatopetes as small personalized kreatopitas wrapped in delicious buttery flakey phyllo (filo). Yes, we think they’re yummy and we’re excited to share our recipe with you! We have something to share with you that might blow your mind…It’s almost May! I know, right? I have no idea how that happened or […]   The post Kreatopetes | Greek Meat Triangles appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more

Homemade Pita chips are a healthy and delicious snack. See our pita chip recipe below. If you’re looking to make pita from scratch as well, we’ve got you covered: Homemade pita bread (we’ve even got a video to show you just how easy it is!) Is it just me or has 2017 raced by? I […]   The post Homemade Pita Chips appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more

Mediterranean shrimp stir fry – a simple, delicious and healthy way to serve up a Greek inspired dinner. One of our favorite things to do while we’re in the kitchen is utilize our knowledge from exploring Greek cuisine and apply it to other dishes. Overall, eating Greek food is eating Mediterranean food, and with that […]   The post Mediterranean Shrimp Stir Fry appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more

Greek Chicken Gyro, a healthy alternative to the classic Greek gyro you’d find at Greek festivals around the world. Yes, it’s true. We love a delicious gyro (pronounced: yee-roh) served with fresh tzatziki and wrapped in a homemade pita – thank goodness we’ve got recipes for all those ? Stepping aside for one moment, we […]   The post Greek Chicken Gyro appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more

Greek fisherman’s soup (known in Greece as Kakavia | κακαβιά) is a delight. It truly is a mouthwatering dish to make which will show off the flavors of whichever fish you choose to throw in. Why? I think the main reason this soup pops in flavor without much work is because you get to use […]   The post Greek Fisherman’s Soup appeared first on Lemon & Olives. A food blog exploring Greek Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and creating dishes that are inspired by Greek flavors. Follow along with us ..read more