Lemon Potato Smashers

23 January 2026

These Mini Greek Lemon Potato Smashers are a crispy, oven-roasted Mediterranean alternative to traditional fried game-day potatoes. Made with tender baby potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon, garlic, and aromatic Greek oregano, they’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside—no frying required. Perfect as a Super Bowl snack, party appetizer, meze board component, or easy side dish, ...

26. Sweet Potato Saganaki with Sausage

21 August 2025

This Sweet Potato Saganaki with Sausage is a favorite from my book Athens: Food, Stories, Love (St. Martin’s Press), where I explore the evolution of Greek cuisine in today’s Athens. Chefs are reimagining saganaki —traditionally a cheese meze—as a vegetable-driven skillet dish, like this one with sweet potatoes, sausage, leeks, garlic, and Greek oregano. Savory, hearty, and quick, it’s pure modern Mediterranean with classic ...

27. Vegan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Mint-Sage Pesto

22 November 2021

Greek-Style Vegan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes always impress company and they're easy to make, too! In this Greek-inspired recipe for Hasselback sweet potatoes, I like to use dried Greek sage tea leaves and fresh mint together. The pine nuts add crunch and a delicate flavor.

28. Grec-Mex Black Bean-Sweet Potato Salad

3 May 2023

29. Mushroom Skewers With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Broccoli

21 January 2022

These mushroom skewers with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli are a kind of sheet-pan or one-pan meets souvlaki stick kind of recipe! The combo of mushrooms, broccoli and sweet potatoes are a go-to trio for me, especially when I am craving something healthy and totally plant-based. Sweet potatoes are my go-to guilt-free indulgence when I want something starchy, sweet ...

30. Vegan Stew With Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, And Kale

4 January 2023

QUINOA NUTRITION AND HOW IT ADAPTS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Even though quinoa is technically a seed, it is categorized as a whole grain and a good plant protein and fiber source. One cup of cooked quinoa offers about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. It’s a complete protein, including all nine essential amino acids that ...

31. Spinach Feta Sweet Potato Muffins

8 June 2022

32. Greek-Inspired Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Guacamole, Olives and Arugula

4 January 2023

BEST WAY TO SCOOP OUT BAKED SWEET POTATOES YOU’RE PLANNING TO STUFF: Remove sweet potatoes from oven; set aside to cool. Using two spoons, gently scoop out the flesh from the center first and then the rest of each sweet potato, leaving an ⅛-inch/½ cm shell of flesh and being careful not to tear the skin. Place sweet potato ...

33. Quinoa Bowl With Broccoli, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes & Lemon-yogurt Dressing

28 February 2022

HELPFUL TIP: Just a little bit of yogurt in a dressing goes a long way. Used here, it creates a creamy dressing that is healthy and packed with both nutrients and flavor.

34. Salmon With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Broccoli

9 April 2022

NOTE: Some of the top health benefits of salmon are the following. It may support a healthy heart due to its omega-3 fatty acids. It also may support brain function, as its consumption may reduce age-related brain loss and improve memory. In addition, it may be anti-inflammatory, as oiily fish plays an important role in dampening the effects of ...