The Hungry Bites179 recipes
A blog dedicated to Mediterranean food. Resource for traditional and modern Mediterranean and healthy recipes.
Greek Barley Bread Recipe (50% barley flour)
If you’ve ever wondered why barley bread has fed generations of Greeks, here’s the honest answer: it’s simple, hearty, and far more flavorful than you expect.
Mediterranean orzo pasta salad
There’s something magical about a bowl of Mediterranean orzo pasta salad.
Quick and Easy Orzo Rice (a.k.a. Turkish Rice Pilaf)
If you love quick comfort food that tastes like it came straight from a Mediterranean restaurant, this quick and easy orzo rice recipe will become your new go-to.
Easy Bulgur Pilaf (Turkish Recipe)
If you love simple, comforting meals bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this easy bulgur pilaf will become your new favorite side dish.
Greek lemon chicken and orzo recipe in one pan
Tired of bland chicken dinners? This lemon chicken orzo recipe is the bright, zesty twist your weeknight meals are begging for.
Greek chicken and orzo pasta in tomato sauce (Youvetsi)
Tired of chicken and orzo recipes with dry orzo pasta or bland chicken? This Greek chicken and orzo pasta in tomato sauce is rich, saucy and packed with comfort in every bite.
Creamy, one pot tomato pasta with feta
Most tomato pasta recipes have you boil the pasta in water, drain it, and then toss it with the sauce.
Gemista: Greek stuffed vegetables with rice and meat
If you’ve never tried Gemista, you’re missing one of Greece’s most beloved comfort foods.
Easy Greek Sea Bream Recipe (Tsipoura)
If you’ve ever eaten freshly caught fish by the sea, with the sun on your salty skin and the scent of lemon and olive oil in the air, you know there’s nothing quite like it.
Dolmades: Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice
After making the best stuffed grape leaves with meat with my mom, I couldn’t resist making the meatless version too.
BEST Dolma: Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves with Meat
After we picked and canned grape leaves from our vineyard in Crete, my mom and I made THE BEST dolma.
Kokkinisto: Greek beef stew in tomato sauce
Calling all comfort food lovers: If you’ve ever dreamed of a dish that tastes like a cozy hug from a Greek yiayia, this kokkinisto is for you.
5-Minute Pistachio Pesto Recipe with Basil
Ever had a green sauce change your life? This Italian pistachio pesto recipe with basil is more than a trendy pasta sauce.
Greek yogurt chicken marinade—it doubles as a sauce
Ever had chicken so tender it practically melts in your mouth? The secret’s in the marinade! This Greek yogurt chicken marinade will have everyone begging for seconds.
Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies, Chips and more
This quick and easy Greek yogurt dip recipe is a healthy version of homemade ranch dressing, perfect for veggies and chips.
Greek Barley Rusks Recipe (Cretan Dakos)
Once you learn how to make this Greek barley rusk recipe (paximadi kritiko) you'll never go back! Originating in Crete, these healthy rusks will bring a Mediterranean vibe to your table.
Oven baked swordfish recipe with lemon vinaigrette
This easy oven-baked swordfish with lemon and olive oil vinaigrette requires minimum preparation and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Easiest coffee ice cream recipe (no-churn, no eggs)
This easy coffee ice cream is a 3-ingredient, one-step, no-churn recipe.
Air fryer Brussel sprouts recipe (3 ways)
Recipe for how to cook Brussels sprouts in the air fryer, plus 3 ways to serve them: with balsamic glaze, Parmesan-garlic or yogurt-miso sauce.