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Fall means football, friends, and of course\u2014tailgating!<\/p>\nFall means football, friends, and of course\u2014tailgating!<\/p>\n
But who says game-day food has to be heavy or leave you feeling sluggish by halftime? With a little Mediterranean magic, you can bring bright, fresh, and totally satisfying dishes to the party that everyone will enjoy. Two of our favorite game-day heroes are Grilled Veggie Skewers<\/strong> and Greek Feta Wraps<\/strong>\u2014portable, colorful, and packed with flavor.<\/p>\n These recipes are not just easy to prep, they\u2019re also perfect for feeding a crowd on the go!<\/p>\n Nothing says “tailgate fun” like food on a stick! These veggie skewers are smoky, colorful, and bursting with flavor. They bring all the charm of the grill without any of the grease\u2014making them a lighter, tastier option that still satisfies. Just brush with an herby olive\u2011oil mix and grill until lightly charred\u2014smoky, fresh, and packed with vibrant nutrients. Kids and adults will be standing in line for these!<\/p>\n What You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n Vegetables: zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes, summer squash, or Brussels sprouts\u2014mix and match!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Olive oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Garlic powder, fresh rosemary, oregano (or dried), lemon juice, salt, pepper, optional red pepper flakes or crushed chili<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you would like to create an herb infused oil, you can lightly heat oil and add in the herbs and spices of choice from above. Or you can just mix. Heating the oil slightly allows more flavors to be released.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Let veggies marinate briefly (even 30 mins helps) or simply brush with olive-oil\u202f+\u202fherbs mix. Or you can just brush with olive oil and a pinch of salt. But check out the Play With Your Food section for even more options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Thread veggies onto skewers, leaving space between pieces so heat circulates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Play With Your Food:<\/strong> Want to mix things up? Swap in seasonal veggies like Brussels sprouts or butternut squash cubes in the fall. Add halloumi or shrimp to turn these skewers into a more filling option. And don\u2019t forget dips\u2014serve with a tangy tzatziki, romesco, or even hummus for dunking. Or simply drizzle with lemon juice before serving.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a tailgate where everyone gets to build their own flavor adventure!<\/p>\n What You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n Whole\u2011wheat or lavash wraps or tortillas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Veggie Filling Ideas: chopped tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mixed greens<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Protein\/Fat Ideas: Mashed feta cheese or a feta spread, goat cheese or baba ganoush, hummus, chickpeas or tzatziki\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n Warm the wrap lightly to make it pliable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spread a thin layer of your Protein\/Fat Choice down the center.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add your veggie choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Slice in half if you like\u2014it\u2019s party\u2011ready!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Play With Your Food:<\/strong>\u00a0 You can even set up a “wrap bar” at your tailgate\u2014let guests choose their own fillings and create their perfect game-day bite!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fall means football, friends, and of course\u2014tailgating! But who says game-day food has to be heavy or leave you feeling sluggish by halftime? 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\nGrilled Veggie Skewers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nMediterranean Inspired Wraps\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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These wraps are the definition of handheld happiness. Packed with crisp veggies, creamy feta, and a punch of Mediterranean flavors, they\u2019re a pre-game crowd favorite that travels well\u2014no utensils needed!<\/p>\n\n
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