Pepper and Feta Saganaki
While many people know saganaki as Greece’s famous fried cheese appetizer, the term actually refers to the small pan traditionally used to prepare a variety of dishes. This Greek pepper...
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Sweet Pea Soup
Few ingredients capture the arrival of spring quite like fresh sweet peas. Their delicate sweetness and vibrant green color make them a natural choice for lighter seasonal dishes, but in...
Baked Sea Bream with Homemade Tzatziki
This oven-baked sea bream recipe combines tender whole fish with cherry tomatoes, lemon, garlic, olives, and fragrant Mediterranean herbs for a simple yet flavorful meal. As the fish roasts, the...
Smoked Lamb Shoulder with Runner Beans & Lamb Jus
Taken from Rogan: The Cookbook, this smoked lamb shoulder recipe showcases Chef Simon Rogan’s ability to blend rustic cooking techniques with refined, restaurant-level flavour. The lamb is first brined for...
Pea and Cream Cheese Quiche
If you’re craving something light, flavorful, and colorful that still feels satisfying, this pea and cream cheese quiche is a perfect choice. The crust is tender and crisp, while the...
High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Salad
This protein-packed Mediterranean chicken and chickpea salad is packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and plenty of healthy, nourishing ingredients. Tender chicken breast is paired with chickpeas, quinoa, baby spinach, and...
Rigatoni Pasta Bake with Cottage Cheese & Tomato Sauce
Cottage cheese has become incredibly popular recently, finding its way into everything from high-protein breakfasts to pasta sauces and desserts. And for good reason. Its creamy texture, mild flavor, and...
Sea Trout with Razor Clams & Cockles
This dish by Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron brings together some of the finest elements of coastal cooking, pairing delicately cooked sea trout with a rich yet balanced combination of vegetables and...
Salmon Rice Bowl with Roasted Zucchini & Broccoli
Bowls like this strike the perfect balance between comfort and freshness. Fluffy sushi rice forms the base, topped with pan-seared salmon, roasted zucchini, and lightly sautéed broccoli, all brought together...
Turkish Meat Börek
If you’ve ever visited Türkiye or the Balkans, chances are you fell in love with börek, the irresistible savory pastry found in bakeries, cafés, and family kitchens across the region....
Juicy Turkey Skewers with Chef’s Secret Marinade
These turkey skewers are marinated in Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ secret marinade, a simple yet flavorful blend of buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. The buttermilk gently tenderizes...
Spinach & Ricotta Pancake Casserole
This savory spinach and ricotta pancake casserole is a delicious baked dish made by rolling tender homemade pancakes around a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, then baking them with eggs...
Brazilian Fish Stew by Chef Rafael Cagali
This delicious fish stew recipe is inspired by Moqueca, the iconic Brazilian seafood stew, and comes from Chef Rafael Cagali, chef and founder of Da Terra, the two-starred Michelin restaurant...
Pan-Seared Ribeye with Red Wine, Garlic, and Rosemary
With just a few simple techniques and high-quality ingredients, you can cook a perfectly seared beef ribeye in minutes. The secret lies in proper seasoning, a very hot pan, and...
Mediterranean Vinegar-Marinated Octopus
This vinegar-marinated octopus is a classic Greek seafood dish that highlights the natural flavor and tender texture of octopus. Slowly cooked with aromatic vegetables such as onion, fennel, and celery,...
Traditional Greek Cuttlefish Stew
This Greek cuttlefish stew is a rustic seafood dish full of deep Mediterranean flavors. Tender pieces of cuttlefish are slowly braised with sweet onions, tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic spices...
Crispy Catfish Salad
Crispy Catfish Salad, or Yum Pla Dook Foo, is a beloved Thai dish that perfectly captures the country’s signature balance of texture and flavor. Delicate strands of airy, crispy catfish...
Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ spinach and ground turkey lasagna is all about simple ingredients treated with care. A slow-simmered turkey sauce, silky béchamel, and tender spinach pasta come together in layers...
Gnocchi Soup with Bacon & Herbs
This comforting gnocchi soup by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together simple ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors in a rich, creamy bowl that’s perfect for cold days. Bacon, herbs, and vegetables create a...
Middle Eastern Beef and Potato Scramble
Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, this beef and potato scramble highlights how a few well-chosen ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. Inspired by Middle Eastern home cooking, it...
Thai Roast Duck Red Curry
This classic Thai red curry is a refined dish from Thailand’s royal cuisine, known for its careful balance of richness, gentle heat, and natural sweetness. In this version developed and...
French Fries w/ Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Pork and Bacon
This indulgent dish by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together crispy French fries, tender pork, smoky bacon, and a rich blue cheese cream sauce for a bold and satisfying combination. Comforting yet...
Chicken Majboos
Majboos is a traditional Qatari dish, and after spending so many years in Qatar, you could say I take pride in it just as much as I take pride in...
Greek Cabbage & Rice (Lahanorizo)
This Cabbage and Rice dish—known in Greece as lahanorizo—is one of those humble, comforting meals that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavor. Tender cabbage, soft onions, aromatic herbs, and...