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Greek Yogurt Dips ~ Pesto Yogurt Dip and Kalamata Spread

After a few weeks of vacationing, I enjoyed my time off to explore various culinary scenes. Being a foodie, it's hard not to always think of food and new recipes. I found so much inspiration with new recipes to share in next upcoming blogs.

End of summer is coming, but keep entertaining with some cool refreshing appetizers. This is an easy appetizer that I eat as an appetizer before making our dinner. It's a great appetizer. Greek Yogurt Dips - Kalamata Spread and Pesto Dip.

With the ever popular, Greek Yogurt (FAGE being my favorite) advertised as the thickest and healthiest, I have found that it's not just for breakfast. Replace your sour cream with Greek FAGE yogurt with any recipe and start eating the Mediterranean Diet way.


Greek Yogurt Dips ~ Enjoy these easy to make in 10 minutes dips for your next party. They are light and refreshing for summer entertaining. Also, great sandwich spreads to add flavor.

KALAMATA Spread

Ingredients

1 cup FAGE yogurt
2 tablespoon Kalamata Olive Tapenade or finely chopped Kalamata Olives
Pita Chips

Method

1. In a bowl, mix FAGE Greek yogurt and Kalamata Olives or Tapenade. Mix well and place in a decorative bowl. Garnish with a whole Kalamata olive and serve with pita chips.

Pesto Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

1 cup FAGE yogurt
2 tablespoon pesto sauce
Pita Chips

Method

1. In a bowl, mix FAGE Greek yogurt and pesto sauce. Mix well and place in a decorative bowl. Garnish with a sprig of basil leaves and serve with pita chips.

Gyro Lettuce Wraps and Tzatziki

Gyros or Gyros Lettuce Wraps

These are known as a popular Greek fast food item. The term is pronounced “yee-ros,”
which translates to “round.” This pita bread sandwich is stacked high with marinated meat, tomatoes, onions, and the secret special sauce - Tzatziki. Greek Chic It and cut the carbohydrates by making a Gyro Lettuce Wrap (recipe variation below).

Serves: 4

Ingredients
4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts or 12 ounces steak
3 tomatoes, sliced
¼ red onion, chopped
1 cup tzatziki topping sauce (See recipe below)
4 pieces pita bread, heated or grilled
Oregano Lemon Marinade
3/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Method
1. In a bowl, make marinade by whisking olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and
pepper. Place meat in marinade until grilling.
2. Prepare tzatziki topping sauce.
3. Dice tomatoes and chopped onions. Set aside.
4. Cook marinated chicken or steak on outdoor grill or non-stick grill pan on
medium heat until fully cooked and the inside temperature is 160° F. Slice into
strips and set aside.
5. Brush pita bread with olive oil and lightly brown on a grill or warm in an oven.
6. Take each piece of heated or grilled pita bread, top with some grilled chicken or
steak, tomatoes, and onions, and then add a dollop of tzatziki topping sauce.

Greek Chic It: Gyro Lettuce Wrap
1. Make a Greek lettuce wrap by replacing the pita bread with a large romaine
lettuce leaf.
2. Follow above cooking directions. Place chicken, tomato, lettuce, onions, and
tzatziki sauce in romaine lettuce leaf. Serve on a large serving platter.

Tzatziki Topping
This simple and delicious tzatziki topping is from a family that knows how to cook
exceptional Greek food. Keep this one on hand to be used as a topping, condiment, or
sandwich spread. These few ingredients release big, authentic flavor.
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cucumber, grated with skin
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

Method
1. Grate the cucumber using the large holes on a cheese grater. Extract the seeds.
2. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumbers through a strainer. Discard excess juice.
3. Mix cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.

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On the Menu.. Spanakopita, Chicken Souvlakia with a side of tzatziki, and Goat Cheese Kisses
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Feta Cheese Burger. Go Greek Tonight- Grill a gourmet burger..

Feta Cheese Burger. Go Greek Tonight- Grill a gourmet burger..

Instead of boring regular cheese burgers this holiday weekend, zip it up with Greek Feta Cheese Burgers. Add variety to your grilling the simple way.

The cheeseburger—pronounced in Greek “tzeezburger” by my yiayia (grandmother). These
mini burgers are seasoned to perfection and are sure to be enjoyed by your family. Hints of Mediterranean spices add variety to an everyday cheeseburger.

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Mini Greek Tzeezburgers
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1–2 cloves of garlic, chopped
6 mini pita breads or mini buns
½ cucumber, julienned
¼ red onion, thinly sliced

Method
1. In a large bowl, mix hamburger, bread crumbs, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and
salt.
2. Shape beef mixture into patties about ¼ inch thick.
3. Cook patties over a medium heat on nonstick grill pan or grill for about 3 minutes.
Turn patties and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer or until inside temperature is
160°F. Remove patties and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.
4. Place patties on pita or bun bottom. Top with tzatziki topping sauce and slices of
cucumber and onion.
Greek Chic It: Melt Feta cheese slices on top of burgers and serve open face. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

Greek Chic @ Whole Foods Cooking Class Summer Recipes

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Summer Entertaining Menu Ideas with Greek Chic
Enjoy some Mediterranean Wines will eating and learning new summer recipes
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