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Pork Tenderloin Skewers

Pork Tenderloin Skewers

This recipe for Pork Tenderloin is quickly becoming a family favourite, using Cavender’s Greek Seasoning. Once you start cooking with Cavender’s you will find more and more ways to use it.

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Any combination of mediterranean herbs you like will work in this meatball recipe. Common herbs include basil, oregano, thyme, chives, sage, parsley, tarragon, and rosemary.

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to the bottled salad dressing that we grew up with; only it has a much better olive oil, so a much better taste. It mixes up in minutes with dried herbs and no sugar as often…

Pork Gyro’s

Pork Gyro’s

Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly slices of meat cut straight from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very similar,…

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

When you aren’t quite ready to give up the fall bounty, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours and…

Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops or cutlets are the most expensive and tender cuts of lamb. When left together and cooked as a whole, that becomes the Rack of Lamb. Tie 2 Racks together and that becomes a Crown Roast of Lamb.

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Fresh lemon is bright and adds acidity to the creamer potatoes. We love serving these potatoes with Grilled Lamb Chops and Grilled or Roasted Carrots.

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless, skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken

Feta is definitely Greek in origin, a soft white cheese, aged in brine tasting tangy and salty, which makes it perfect in salads, baked or served with olive oil and olives. Baking fresh tomatoes and herbs with the chicken and then sprinkling with Feta Cheese…

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Start the marinade at least 6 – 8 hours before cooking, but preferably let them rest overnight and the herbs will work their magic. Grill or fry the chops and serve with traditional Mediterranean accompaniments: Tzatziki, Hummus and Bruschetta, or Curried Rice, Goat Cheese Mashed…