Rich Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
This chocolate loaf is super delicious and easy to make, you’ll love it! How to Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a cupcake tray with...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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Greek Pastitsio (Baked Greek Lasagna)
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that consists of layers of baked pasta, juicy minced beef, and béchamel sauce topped with melted cheese. The minced beef is cooked in a...
Ecuadorian Ceviche (Shrimp Ceviche from the Highlands)
Ceviche is a staple seafood dish in many Latin American countries, though most people associate it with Peruvian cuisine. Don’t, however, confuse Ecuadorian ceviche with the Peruvian or Mexican versions: it’s more like a...
Chocolate Mousse with Oranges
We’ve very excited to share this chocolate mousse recipe by French-born chef and published cookbook author Dominique Heitz. Chocolate Mousse Recipe In a large bowl, melt chocolate with butter, set...
Sake-Can Chicken
We’re thrilled to share this delicious recipe by Chef Mike Perez, Chef de Cuisine for the Dallas outpost of Loro, the famous Austin-based Asian Smokehouse and Bar. Loro Dallas has...
Souvlaki
This summer, I didn’t have time to visit Greece because I had too much work and no time to holiday. So, instead of eating souvlaki in Greece, I made it...
Papoutsakia (Stuffed Eggplants)
Papoutsakia is stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a beautiful golden color! ‘Melitzanes papoutsakia’...
Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Dolmades are a great vegetarian dish that is popular in every Greek restaurant worldwide. They are made from tasty grapevine leaves that are stuffed with lemon-flavored rice, fresh herbs, and...
Gigantes
Gigantes is a traditional Greek dish that is not only very enjoyable but also healthy. It is known in English as giant baked beans. The name gigantes comes from the Greek...
Soutzoukakia
Soutzoukakia are spicy sausage-shaped meatballs that are lightly fried and then cooked in a red wine sauce. This dish comes from the once Greek part of Asia Minor, Smyrna, and...
Stifado
Stifado is a traditional Greek beef stew cooked with tomatoes, onions, cinnamon, vinegar or red wine, and a variety of spices and herbs. Stifado roughly translates as a stew with...
Tomatokeftedes
Santorini Tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters) is one of my very favorite dishes and is a traditional appetizer on the island of Santorini. Made with diced tomatoes, onions, mint, and feta cheese,...