Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice
This stunning pineapple fried rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It’s a vibrant and flavorful Thai classic, packed with...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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Classic Bird’s Milk Cake
This Bird’s Milk Cake is a delicate and nostalgic dessert, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth mousse often referred to as soufflé in traditional Eastern European recipes. At its heart is a light...
Rustic Apricot & Raspberry Cream Pie
This is the tastiest pie I’ve made this summer: a delicate, cheesecake-like filling, fragrant raspberries, and juicy, tart apricots—an incredible combination! It’s also delicious with other berries. This apricot &...
Rustic Pear Tart w/ Cream Cheese Filling
This rustic pear tart by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a beautiful marriage of elegance and comfort. Featuring a buttery, crumbly base and a luscious cream cheese filling, it strikes a...
Zacuscă: Romanian Roasted Vegetable Spread
Zacuscă is Romania’s beloved vegetable spread, a flavorful blend of roasted eggplants, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It closely resembles caponata, the classic Sicilian eggplant dish, both in its rich, slow-cooked...
Sticky Mango Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)
This delicious sticky mango rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a Thai chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. With her deep knowledge of Thai cuisine and...
Roasted Potatoes with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Roasted to golden perfection, this delicious potato dish combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the comforting bite of baby potatoes, all seasoned with warm spices and herbs. It’s...
Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza)
There’s something incredibly comforting about pulling a hot, cheesy Turkish pide straight from the oven. This recipe brings together a trio of cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese—melted into a soft...
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake w/ Berry Coulis
This is the perfect chocolate cake to serve as a dessert, for a decadent afternoon tea, or whenever chocolate cravings strike. Despite its impressive flavor, the recipe is deceptively simple...
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
There’s nothing better than hummus—except roasted red pepper hummus. The addition of roasted red peppers provides a fantastic depth of flavor to this classic Mediterranean dip, giving it a slightly...
Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Cream Sauce
One of the most beloved dishes in our family. Juicy, sweet peppers filled with fresh ground meat (beef or pork) and rice, sautéed with carrots, and generously topped with a...
Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, bringing fresh, fruity elegance to every bite. Layers of soft, coffee-free ladyfingers soak up a luscious strawberry syrup, while...
Peach Tart w/ Creamy Peach Filling & Walnut Crust
This irresistible summer peach tart combines the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches with a crisp, buttery walnut crust. A delicate cream filling surrounds the peaches, perfectly balancing their fruity...
Green Borscht with Sorrel
I absolutely love green borscht—it’s my go-to spring dish, though it’s so light and flavorful making it perfect any time of year. But finding sorrel in America is quite a...
Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai
This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy, a popular Thai cooking school based in Bangkok. Known for her...
Layered Peach Yogurt Cake w/ Almond Base
Just imagine: a sweet, lightly crisp almond sponge on the outside, soft and tender on the inside—perfectly balanced beneath a cloud-like layer of delicate yogurt cream. This mousse-like filling melts...
Crispy Pork Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce
Crunchy on the outside and savory on the inside, these deep-fried spring rolls combine the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cooking with the satisfying crunch of a classic appetizer. The...
Mămăligă (Romanian Polenta)
Mămăliga is one of the most popular Romanian foods, known for its simplicity (it can be prepared in just 10 minutes) and the affordability of its ingredients. It is an easy-to-make...
Baked Meatball Pizza w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce & Cheese
This mouthwatering recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings together rustic Mediterranean flavors in a fun and unexpected format. Crisp, golden pizza bases serve as the foundation for juicy, herb-packed meatballs...
Greek Halvah Jelly: Farsala Halvah
Prepare your favorite jelly halva from Farsala with ease, using this authentic recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis! This traditional Greek dessert, known as “Halvas Farsalon”, is famous for its smooth,...
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie
This lemon meringue pie is a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, with a velvety lemon filling that melts in your mouth. The buttery, crisp crust provides the ideal base...
Roasted Eggplant with Harissa & Feta Mousse
Mediterranean flavors meet North African and Middle Eastern influences in this delicious roasted eggplant recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Tender roasted eggplant, fluffy basmati rice, and a bold harissa sauce...
Blueberry Dumplings: Ukrainian Blueberry Varenyky
These delicious blueberry varenyky are like little pockets of joy, bursting with sweet and tangy berry goodness in every bite. The soft, delicate dough wraps around the plump blueberries, creating...
Portokalopita: Greek Orange Cake with Orange Syrup
Portokalopita is a beloved Greek dessert that captures the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and the irresistible crunch of golden phyllo. In this recipe, celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis transforms simple...