Lemon Bars with a Buttery Walnut Crust
Buttery, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, these lemon bars bring together a delicate walnut shortbread base and a smooth lemon custard...
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Osso Buco with Slow-Simmered Beans
This comforting osso buco dish from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is everything you want in a hearty, slow-cooked meal. Meaty veal...
Chef’s Signature Rasmalai
Reimagining a beloved classic is never simple—especially when that classic is Rasmalai, one of India’s most nostalgic sweets. But for...
Mediterranean Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole
This wholesome Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity and nourishment. Packed with...
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
Strawberry lemon cupcakes are a simple and delicate early summer dessert. Neither too fancy nor too ordinary, these tasty cupcakes have a delightful strawberry and...
Duxelles: French Mushroom Paste
Duxelles is a traditional French mushroom paste that is perfect for soups, risottos, but can also be enjoyed on toast. It’s made with minced mushrooms (white, brown or wild porcini...
Poale-n Brâu: Romanian Sweet Cheese Buns
Poale-n brâu are traditional Romanian buns filled with a sweet cottage cheese-based cream. They are popular in Moldavia, the easternmost region of Romania. However, you can also find them in...
Mushroom Youvetsi (Greek Mushroom & Orzo Stew)
Enjoy the vegetarian version of this Greek classic: youvetis (or giouvetsi) with portobello mushrooms. Giouvetsi (or youvetsi) is a traditional Greek dish made with orzo...
Walnut Skordalia (Greek Garlic & Bread Dip)
Skordalia is a traditional Greek dip made from toasted bread, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s a great accompaniment to fried fish, vegetables, or you can use it as a...
Tahini Halva with Almonds (Recipe)
Halva is a very popular dessert in many part of the world from South East Europe to the Middle East and Northern Africa. There are many different recipes for halva...
Chocolate Mud Cake
Chocolate mud cake – the ultimate chocolate cake. The dense, chocolatey batter is complemented by a smooth and delicious chocolate truffle cream. And because this...
Black Forest Cupcakes (Best Cupcake Recipe)
Hello cupcakes! Or rather, hello black forest cupcakes! These cupcakes fully deserve their name. They are dense, black, moist, and super delicious. One of the best cupcakes out there. Period....
Mini Cherry Pavlovas w/ Chocolate Cream
This is a very dainty, delicate and aromatic dessert. Pavlova is a meringue-based cake hugely popular in Australia and New Zealand, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside,...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Sauce
These chocolate cupcakes are rich, soft, and deeply satisfying, with just the right balance of sweetness and freshness. The blackberry sauce adds a slightly tart...
Greek Cauliflower Pie
Spanakotiropita, Tiropita, Hortopita – Greek cuisine is world famous for its delicious savory pies. And this Greek cauliflower pie is as good as it gets. Bonus: if you’re a cheese...