Carry the partially prepared dressing to the cottage in a plastic jar. Before tossing with your choice of fresh greens or chilled pasta, add sun-dried tomatoes, if you wish, and oregano.
Before: The original recipe's marinade (more than needed) has 1/2 cup (125 mL) oil. The dish has 1/2 cup (125 mL) feta cheese for garnish. After: This lightened-up version reduces oil, feta and olives. In season, use 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh oregano instead of the dried.
Grilling the chicken with its yogurt coating keeps it succulent and flavourful. Instead of chicken breasts, you can also use eight boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
Middle East-inspired skewers are quite the meal when tucked into Grilled Greek Pitas along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and Yogurt Dip (see below). Eat them with a knife and fork or make them a hands-only supper.
A juicy tomato salsa accented with mint dresses up chicken in a flavourful fashion. Smashing garlic with the side of a knife instead of mincing it allows it to flavour the marinade without the little bits burning on the grill.
Calamari is the Italian word for squid, so look for "squid" at the fish counter. Mild-tasting calamari is best when it's impeccably fresh, but it's most often sold in 2 lb (1 kg) boxes, frozen or thawed. Moist and tender, it can toughen with overcooking, so watch your grilling time.
