When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas Skip links
Greek Salad made with romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red pepper, kalamata olives, artichokes, chickpeas, red onion, feta and a simple Greek vinaigrette. [LINK]Skip to content[LINK]
This quick-to-fix chicken entree featuring artichokes and olives has a real Greek flair. Seasoned with lemon juice and oregano, the stovetop chicken turns out moist and tender. —Carol Latimore, Arvada, Colorado Skip links
Antipasto Appetizer Cheese Board - Learn how to build the absolute PERFECT antipasto platter! It's unbelievably easy and sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all your guests! Served with cured meats, fresh cheeses, artichoke hearts, olives, nuts, peppers and focaccia!
Green olives complement this cheesy, pizza-like bread from Ivy Laffoon of Ceres, California. With very few ingredients, it’s packed with flavor. Serve it as an appetizer or alongside pasta, soup or salad for a mouthwatering meal.—Ivy J Laffoon, Ceres, California Skip links
Grilled chicken salad, served with a delicious citrus vinaigrette and garnished with dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese and crunchy roasted almonds.
An Asian-style marinade flavors this tender grilled steak from Isabel Fowler of Fairbanks, Alaska. It's an ideal summer entree, but you can enjoy it year-round...just broil it indoors instead. Skip links
This Summer Chicken Cobb Salad is loaded with veggies and topped with grilled chicken, corn, bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg and goat cheese. [LINK]Skip to content
This pretty slaw recipe is a celebration of spring produce. The celery seed in the recipe is inspired by traditional Texas-style coleslaw, while the snap peas and radishes stand in for cabbage. Serve this healthy side dish with grilled or roasted chicken and new potato salad for a fresh dinner.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad - so much flavor and so easy to put together! This mayonnaise-free tuna salad recipe is naturally gluten-free, paleo and low carb.
This vegan buffalo chickpea salad sandwich features a nice balance of spicy, savory, sweet and briny, and is made with common pantry/refrigerator staples.
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Skip links
This super-quick chickpea salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers (rarely happens), turn them into a pita for lunch. —Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York Skip links
The Perfect Easy Mezze Platter - This is the absolute perfect Mediterranean party platter! With hummus, tabbouleh, almonds, lavash bread and so much more!
My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It's a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Skip links
This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It's short on ingredients, but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients in a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas Skip links
Today, is a special day on Inspired by Charm. Not only am I teaching how to make these Italian Sub Sandwich Roll-Ups, we're having a baby shower! I bet you didn't expect to be attending a baby shower on a random Wednesday in March. Surprise!! My friend Joanne of Fifteen Spatulas recently welcomed her first little bundle of joy to the world. (Yes, this is a Welcome Baby Shower rather than a Pre-Baby Shower.) A group of bloggers thought it would be fun to throw Joanne and her new baby James, a little party! All of us have teamed up