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...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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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 is simply not enough chocolate,...
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 contrast that cuts through the...
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...
Cannolis with Cream Cheese
These iconic Italian pastries, a symbol of Sicilian cuisine, make for a fantastic treat that everyone will simply love. Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has opted for a delicious, but super easy...
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Red Sauce)
Soutzoukakia are spicy sausage-shaped meatballs that are lightly fried and then cooked in a tomato-based sauce. This dish comes from the once Greek part of Asia Minor, Smyrna, and was...
Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplants)
Papoutsakia is a delicious Greek dish with stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a...
Tomatokeftedes (Fried Tomato Balls) with Yogurt Sauce
Tomatokeftedes is one of our favorite Greek dishes and is a traditional appetizer on the island of Santorini. Made with diced tomatoes, onions, mint, and feta cheese, these small bites of...
Ladenia (Traditional Greek Pizza/Flatbread)
Ladenia is a traditional Greek dish originating from Kimolos, a beautiful island located on the southwest of the Cyclades. Ladenia is a type of flatbread topped with a mixture of...
Ashure (Varvara | Noah’s Pudding)
This is one of the oldest desserts in the world and it’s popular in the Middle East, Greece and the Balkans. It comes under different names: Varvara in Greece, as...
İmam Bayıldı (Ottoman Stuffed Eggplants)
Eggplant is a staple in Turkish cuisine, and this particular recipe is widely enjoyed. The eggplant is sliced in half lengthwise, with slits made into the flesh before being fried...
Meringue Kisses with Chocolate Cream
Meringue kisses are among the simplest sweet treats to prepare, requiring only a few basic ingredients. Whether enjoyed on their own or with assorted fillings, they never fail to captivate...
Red Velvet Cupcakes
These red velvet cupcakes are famous for their velvety texture, captivating color, and irresistibly smooth cream cheese frosting. They offer a delightful blend and an elegant, irresistible presentation. Like all...
Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbulle)
Cinnamon buns! Fluffy, flavored and sweet, they are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays spent at home. In Sweden and Finland, October 4 has been a...
Souffra: Greek Custard Cake with Blueberries
If you ask me, this Greek custard cake is a summer hit. Tasty, quick to make, and super good looking, this dish needs to be tried. Give it a go....
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
Rhubarb frangipane tart is a rustic dish originating from France. It has a puff pastry base, sour-ish rhubarb, a delicate almond flavor, and a final touch of aromatic natural honey....
Pink Deviled Eggs
These vibrant and flavorful deviled eggs are sure to add a pop of color and excitement to your table. They are easy to make and super delicious! Related: Easy Deviled...
Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella & Mascarpone Honey Cream
Easter bunny pastries made with puff pastry and Nutella are a fun and delicious treat that kids absolutely love. I told my kids I had a surprise for them, without...
Farfalle with Broccoli Pesto
Farfalle are a type of pasta commonly known as “bow-tie” or “butterfly” pasta due to their distinctive shape. They are typically made from durum wheat flour and water, and their...
Veggie Pesto & Spinach Lasagna
A classic Italian dish with a vegetarian-friendly recipe that’s as delicious as its meat-based version. This veggie lasagna recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is made with spinach and pesto and...
Mortadella, Burrata and Pesto Focaccia Sandwich
This is an amazing sandwich with some of the best traditional Italian ingredients: mortadella, burrata, pesto, balsamic vinegar, arugula and focaccia. You can make it with store-bought focaccia and pesto...