This Beef Kafta Recipe turns a classic Lebanese dish into something possible at home on a weeknight. The succulent grilled meat kabobs are flavored with garlic, onions and lots of dried herbs and spices. Serve simply with yogurt dipping sauce, or bowl-style for a larger meal.

“Great kafta and yogurt sauce recipes! I made [this] with ground chicken, and it was really delicious, definitely a keeper! I doubled the recipe, which was a good decision because we had enough for lunches plus a container to freeze and enjoy later on.”

—Michele

If you’ve seen the term “kafta” or “kofta” on a Lebanese restaurant menu and have been unsure of what it might be or if you’d like it, this post is for you!

To quickly explain, this dish is a mixture of ground beef and/or lamb, mixed with onion and spices, formed into a patty, log or meatball, and then grilled.

Even if this is your first time hearing this term, I’m here to convince you that this dish is a great make-at-home weeknight dinner with huge flavor!

It can be made with your choice of ground meat, it comes together in about 30 minutes, and you can serve it on its own with side dishes of your choice, or bowl-style with rice, a fresh salad, and pita bread.

These Greek Chicken Meatballs with herby yogurt dipping sauce are a recipe that can do double duty as a healthy dinner, or as a party bite that can be kept warm in a slow cooker!

These Ground Chicken Meatballs are Award Winning!

“I have made this recipe so many times in the last year, I don’t even need to look at it anymore. The whole family enjoys them too; you can throw them in a marinara sauce and use them in a meatball sub, or with pasta, or even cold leftovers out of the fridge!”

—Sharon

If you’re looking for a recipe for ground chicken meatballs, you’ve landed in the right place. This recipe stands out – so much so that it was crowned a Community Pick in a chicken recipe contest at Food52.

Praise for being “as refreshing as it is easy to pull together,” these Greek chicken meatballs have earned their place as a fan favorite.

I make these meatballs countless times each year, whether for a festive New Year’s Eve gathering, or as a frequent part of my weekly dinner rotation.

Their versalitity is unmatched: bake or air fry them to perfection, then pair with tangy feta, orzo pasta, or creamy tzatziki sauce for a meal that feels restaurant-worthy.

For an easy restaurant-style appetizer or side dish, try these Greek Fries! They’re baked crispy in the oven then loaded with feta, onion, herbs and lots of lemon juice.

Meet your new favorite side dish: Greek French Fries

The first time I had Greek fries at a restaurant, I was instantly in love. And I’ve been chasing that feeling at home ever since.

Simply squeezing lemon juice over fresh hot fries is already a revelation. It’s rare that I don’t make fries at home without squeezing lemon over them now.

If you haven’t already tried that, start there. The bright, acidic lemon juice pairs with the richness of the fries in a way that will make you keep going back for another bite.

The next level up from that is more of a “loaded” Greek style fries situation. We’ll take a pile of freshly cooked fries and layer them with crumbly feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, fresh parsley and dill, a sprinkle of dried oregano, and of course, lots of lemon juice squeezed over everything.

This Lemon Chicken Soup recipe is just like the avgolomeno at Greek diners. It comes together in one pot – no blender or pre-cooked chicken or rice needed.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup (often called by it’s Greek name of avgolemono), is a huge tradition here in metro Detroit.

No trip to a coney island (what you might just call a diner elsewhere in the country) is complete without this thick but light flavored, cozy soup.

Unlike others on the internet, this recipe doesn’t require having pre-cooked chicken or rice on hand – it all comes together in one pot at the same time! You also won’t need a blender.

What is avgolemono soup?

Avgolemono soup is a traditional Greek dish made with chicken broth, rice and lemon juice, and thickened with eggs. The result is a creamy (without any dairy!), tangy soup that’s both comforting and refreshing.

The classic, comforting combination of Green Beans and Tomatoes is taken to the next level with a garnish of Parmesan cheese crisps for a satisfying crunch.

Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes

Many cultures in the Mediterranean and Middle East serve a version of stewed or braised green beans with tomatoes. It’s a comforting, homestyle dish that is a great addition to Sunday dinner or a holiday meal.

With it’s vibrant colors and bold but familiar flavors, this Green Beans and Tomatoes recipe is amazing as-is, but I’ve taken it to the next level by crumbling Parmesan cheese crisps over the dish as a final garnish. It adds a satisfying crunch!