{"id":6344,"date":"2016-07-14T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.missalaneyus.com\/wordpress4\/?p=6344"},"modified":"2018-02-04T13:46:01","modified_gmt":"2018-02-04T19:46:01","slug":"mediterranean-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missalaneyus.com\/wordpress4\/2016\/07\/mediterranean-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Keegan was away for work a few weeks ago, I decided to make a Mediterranean inspired dinner for Ellie and I. I liked the idea of something casual where we could build our own plates. This sort of set-up is typically a hit with toddlers, because they can opt out of things they don’t like and have a sense of control. For example, Ellie would not touch the olives or feta (as expected), and it was no big deal at all, because I’d included things she loved. Also, we ate on the floor.<\/p>\n

\"mediterranean-platter\"<\/p>\n

When dreaming up the menu, I knew we’d have grilled chicken spiced with oregano, garlic and lemon. To round it out, I\u00a0added in some tzatziki, olives, feta and pita bread to keep the whole thing a little Greek. When considering vegetables, I did what I always do when it’s just the little one and I – I used red peppers and mushrooms – because we are fiends for both. That being said, I know not everyone loves these vegetables, so feel free to swap with others you enjoy.\u00a0Zucchini, tomatoes or cucumbers would all be really great here, and the latter two would require zero cooking.<\/p>\n

\"mediterranean-night\"<\/p>\n

I think it goes without saying this is the sort of thing that would be fun to have when hosting girlfriends for dinner. If you decided to do just that, I’d scale up the amount of food for your small crowd and then, invite me to come too.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to recreate our Mediterranean evening.<\/p>\n