Do-Ahead Timeline

This timeline shows you how far in advance food preparation for the menu can take place. Following these tips allows maximum time with your guests and minimum fuss.

• Prepare Spinach Phyllo Triangles through step 4. Wrap well and freeze.

• Prepare lamb marinade; cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare Greek vinaigrette for salad; cover and refrigerate.

• Marinate lamb; cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare feta cheese mixture for lamb in step 2. Cover and refrigerate.
• Thaw Spinach Phyllo Triangles in refrigerator.
• Cut tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions for salad. Place each in a zip-top bag.
• Wash, dry, and tear lettuce for Greek salad; cover and refrigerate.

• Cut tomatoes for Lamb Platter and brush with oil.
• Prepare Zucchini and Sweet Peppers with Feta through step 1.
• Prepare Greek Quinoa and Avocados through step 2.
• Prepare Shortcut Baklava.

• Heat grill.
• Bake Spinach Phyllo Triangles.
• Slice avocados and place on spinach leaves for Greek Quinoa and Avocados. Place Quinoa on avocados.

• Grill lamb and tomatoes.
• Finish cooking zucchini dish, adding peppers and feta.

• Toss Greek salad.