Deconstructed Lamb Gyros: A Greek Classic, Customized
Who says gyros have to be sandwiches? With this savory spread, you can customize and enjoy them any way you'd like.
Who says gyros have to be sandwiches? With this savory spread, you can customize and enjoy them any way you'd like.
Uncover your grill, because this is a salad that's sure to become a staple throughout spring and summer.
Bright and tangy sumac stars in this crowd-pleasing salad.
This is the ultimate homemade breakfast to have on standby. You may want to make a double batch of this recipe for snacks too!
Turmeric-roasted chicken and cauliflower along with crisp lettuce, cucumber and tomato make this a satisfying plate, no bread required.
Awaken your senses with this aromatic breakfast of fresh parsley, cilantro and dill in a spinach sauté with softly cooked eggs nestled inside. A savory yogurt-saffron topping finishes this delightfully easy dish. Serve with a bowl of walnuts or pomegranates to round out your breakfast.
Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend of savory dried herbs like oregano or thyme, and earthy spices like cumin, coriander and sumac. Here, we use it as rub over salmon and roast it for an incredibly flavorful recipe that your family will want to keep on repeat.
Indulge — just make it mini. These teeny buns have all the sweet, cinnamon-laced appeal of their bigger cousins, but sub in a less- rich Greek yogurt drizzle for the traditional cream cheese frosting. They’re also gluten-free!
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These lettuce cups feature traditional Greek flavors that come together in less than 30 minutes, making it a great option for weekday meals.
This simple parfait is ultra-satisfying with sweet melon, creamy yogurt and crunchy nuts and seeds.
If pressed for time in the morning, fully prepare these protein-stacked pancakes the night before and reheat them in the toaster the next morning.
Parfaits are a fun way to make breakfast feel fancy while still delivering high-protein nutrition to fuel you through busy mornings.
Move aside mayo-drenched tuna and egg salads. This deconstructed take on the standard fare uses Greek yogurt for a protein boost and delivers fresh crunch from the cucumber and almonds.
This creamy takeout favorite is easily made at home and freezes beautifully. Remember to stir in the cream (or Greek yogurt) at the last minute, just before serving.
Cranberry nut muffins make an easy snack or breakfast. They're the perfect combination of tartness from the cranberries with sweetness from the apples and honey.
Make peas the star of this bright dish by adding them to this classic ravioli.
It's time for a new take on this ultimate comfort dessert. This recipe saves you 203 calories, 15 grams total fat and 7 grams sugars over a traditional apple pie. Top each piece with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light and creamy à la mode.
Start your day right with this creamy yogurt parfait that's full of healthy protein and energizing nuts and seeds.
This simple maple brûléed grapefruit makes a simple healthy breakfast.
Sweet peaches meld with creamy ricotta cheese in this light and moist Bundt cake smothered with an orange–yogurt frosting.
This vibrant salad uses zucchini thinly shaved into ribbons using a vegetable peeler, but if you have a spiral slicer, you can use that instead. Chipotle chile peppers add a smoky heat to the yogurt-based dressing, and crunchy pumpkin seeds and creamy feta top it off for a medley of flavors and textures.
Peanut fans, this is the breakfast for you – protein-rich PB is blended with yogurt and cocoa powder, while chopped salted peanuts add a savory crunch.
We’ve taken all the ingredients in a traditional breakfast parfait – yogurt, homemade granola and berries – and piled them into a frozen ice pop so you can just grab them on your way out the door.
This roasted red pepper and feta dip combines the tangy flavor of feta with the sweetness of roasted red bell peppers to deliver a delicious snack or appetizer.
The fresh flavors of spinach, yogurt, goat cheese and mint make a great sauce, dip or dressing.
You can use this delicious curried dip as a sauce on pretty much anything or as a dip with some veggies.
Ingredients like black beans, Greek yogurt and turkey chorizo sausage pack lot of protein into this easy breakfast dish.
These grain-free waffles use almond flour instead of wheat flour for added protein. Because they’re gluten-free, they work best on a mini waffle iron, but making 4 full-size waffles is an option, too.
A sprinkling of Za’atar, an aromatic Middle Eastern blend of herbs and spices, gives these baked pita chips addictive flavor without the need for a ton of oil or salt.
This hearty dinner-in-a-bowl is packed with healthful grains, flavorful veggies and perfectly grilled fish. It gets a kick from a fresh sauce made with yogurt, roasted red peppers, and harissa – a spicy North African chile paste. If you can’t find the paste, you can easily substitute with a hot sauce, such as sriracha. It won’t have the same blend of spices, but it will be just as tasty.
Dukkah (pronounced DOO-kah) is a savory Egyptian blend of dried seeds, herbs, spices and nuts. It's used as a coating for meat or fish or mixed with olive oil and served as a dip – here we use it as a flavorful crust for chicken. Moutabel is a Middle Eastern dip traditionally made with eggplant, though other vegetables can be used. In this version, grated beets and Greek yogurt are combined for a vibrant topping for the chicken.
Ditch the standard pita and serve falafels as part of a colorful falafel salad bowl.
Russet potatoes have a dry, starchy flesh that becomes wonderfully fluffy when baked, making them the ideal candidate for these richly spiced twice-baked potatoes. Serrano chiles can be quite hot, so reduce the amount used (or substitute with milder jalapeño) if you prefer this dish to be milder.
Chinese restaurants popularized the earthy spiced beef stir-fry known as Mongolian beef, but we’ve improved it by wrapping the savory mix in perfect pouches of whole-wheat crepes.
Grated zucchini adds extra juiciness and a slight sweetness to these crowd-pleasing sliders.
This super-fast fish dish is ideal for entertaining: The colorful combination of vibrant green broccoli and pink salmon topped with silky smooth sauce will wow guests yet won’t relegate you to the kitchen, thanks to minimal hands-on time.
Why does the nutritional label on plain Greek yogurt state there is sugar even when sugar isn’t listed in the ingredient list?
If you think salmon is succulent, wait until you taste silky, sexy olive oil–poached salmon! Here, it’s complemented by chimichurri, an Argentinean herb sauce with brightness from vinegar, earthiness from oregano and a hint of heat. Serve with lemon wedges.
Black beans, corn, cheddar and crunchy tortilla chips are the hallmark ingredients of our killer Southwest salad. Serve it in a bowl, or layer it in a glass jar and take it to go.
You can’t go wrong with salmon and dill; the rich fish is a perfect contrast to the more delicate, vernal herb.
These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, from our September 2014 meal plan, can be made ahead and frozen for a fantastic breakfast treat anytime.
Studies show that berries can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and what better way to enjoy them than in berry ice pops laced with rich Greek yogurt.
Green goddess dressing normally refers to a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, herbs and other ingredients. In this pasta salad, though, we pack an array of fresh herbs – parsley, cilantro, dill and mint – into the salad itself, then toss it with a creamy coconut dressing for maximum decadence.
Serve this rich and flavorful Chicken Paprikash recipe traditionally over dumplings or noodles, or try it over mashed butternut squash.
Grilled oregano-kissed cod fillets are paired with a classic tzatziki sauce for a fresh and tasty meal with just 134 calories per serving. Serve fish on a bed of greens if you have some on hand.
Steamed artichokes retain ample nutrients, and your family will find it hard to resist these supple leaves and their lemony, herb-laced dipping sauce!
Salmon fillets and smoked salmon are combined with dill and other seasonings to make this clean and lean patty stand out. Lemon and herb aioli give this burger an extra lift of flavor.
The most popular variety of Asian pear available in the U.S. is the Japanese Nijisseiki, which is more like a super juicy apple than a pear. It's perfect to offset the rich creaminess of our gorgonzola crumbles!
An insatiable craving for a moist, sweet slice of zucchini bread sent this reader to the kitchen to try her hand at creating her own clean version. The result: a delicious apple zucchini bread loaf.
Replace the bacon in your BLT with lean tuna and you've got a CE-approved snack. We've also swapped out the bread for Boston lettuce for a sushi-inspired mini-meal - with each wrap packing a mere 52 calories!
Panko bread crumbs and crushed walnuts join forces with dried herbs to create a crispy, flavorful coating for our roast – in perfect textural contrast to its creamy blue cheese sauce.
Our salmon burgers (packed with omega-3s!) get a whole lot of pizzazz with herbes de Provence, capers, olives and Dijon, then cool down under cucumber yogurt sauce. Oh, and the whole dish takes just 10 minutes!
With only five ingredients, these yogurty snacks are a cinch to prepare. To make your life in the kitchen even easier, cut the tangy squares prior to freezing them.
Our cheesecakes are sure to impress for reasons threefold: they're individually plated and smothered in caramel sauce, use just five ingredients, and they boast a low calorie count.