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Greek Dishes. Tzatziki. A week or so ago, my French other half was under the weather.

Tzatziki

And it wasn’t until that point that I learned that not everyone understands the healing power of chicken soup. So I made a Poule au pot (chicken cooked in the pot) with carrots and little bits of pastina (pearl-shaped pasta) floating around in the broth, and stopped at the market to pick up a bunch of fresh dill to chop into it. Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe at Epicurious. Photo by Jason Lowe yield Makes 6 servings The classic Middle Eastern salad gets an of-the-moment upgrade with the "it" grain, quinoa.

Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe at Epicurious

(Okay, okay, it's technically a seed.) The tiny nutritional powerhouse is loaded with protein, making this dish both a delicious vegetarian main course and a summer-suitable side. Greek Salad Recipe : Food Network Kitchens : Recipes. Greek Pasta Salad Recipe. Greek Night — Meatless Monday. Celebrate the flavors of the Mediterranean by cooking up a Greek-inspired feast tonight.

Greek Night — Meatless Monday

Our meatless menu below is a three-course meal that mixes traditional tastes with new interpretations of classic recipes, including a cheesy vegetable pie, healthful salad and more. Food Network Kitchens’ Spinach and Feta Pie (pictured above) is a contemporary take on a classic Greek favorite, spanakopita. Made with white rice, Swiss chard and golden raisins in addition to classic ingredients like garlic, spinach and tangy feta cheese, this savory pie is built atop layers of store-bought phyllo dough and baked until the crust is crispy and the filling warm. Ready to eat in just 10 quick minutes, Food Network Magazine’s Greek Salad (pictured left) is a fresh, vibrant mixture of ripe tomatoes, pickled peppers, salty Greek olives and a drizzle of fruity olive oil.

This light and refreshing bowl is the ideal accompaniment to the hearty spinach pie.