Explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and lifestyle advice - Irini Savva
All in Snacks
A much-loved tangy, creamy dip that pairs well with a wide array of grilled foods, Mediterranean meze platters or just a simple snack with veggie sticks and pita bread for kids and picky eaters
Whether you enjoy your yoghurt topped with fruit, musli, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with seeds, a thick, luscious yoghurt is usually a good place to start.
Making pastry snacks from scratch needn’t be complicated. Once you get the hang of the basic steps, you can move onto different fillings and party platters will be a breeze. Give it a go and watch them fly off the platters.
Eliopita, Elioti or Eliopitakia (mini olive pastries) are a well loved Cypriot olive bread or pastry. This muffin version is perfect for breakfast, a quick snack and is small enough to fit into kids school lunch boxes.
Kolokythokeftedes [Ko-lo-ki-tho-kef-te-thes]. The name alone sounds like a mouthful but the recipe is a fairly simple and very delicious Greek snack made with seasonal courgettes (or zucchini) and feta cheese.
One of the things I find most challenging about travelling with kids, is the food. They either love it, or hate it, but mostly they hate inflight meals (both kids and adult meals). In order to get through long airport and flight journeys, I’ve learnt to pack a few healthy snacks that will not only keep the kids busy but will also keep mood swings at bay.
If you’re looking to add more plant based protein snacks into your diet, beans and legumes are not only tasty but also loaded with iron, B vitamins and soluble fiber.
These dreamy chocolate popsicles are made with full-fat organic Greek yoghurt which makes them creamy and a little tangy.
These easy mini pancakes are a treat for the whole family. Serve with a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and honey or maple syrup for a healthy breakfast.
Dazzle your guests with an elegant and simple Greek mezze board, or follow our advice on how to prepare one for your next dinner party.
Baba Ganoush is a very popular Middle Eastern eggplant dip. Eggplants, or aubergines, are grown year round in the region and often used in the local cuisine.
