Greek (Santorini) Fava with Octopus
Prepare for a culinary journey that combines the tender delights of roast octopus with the velvety perfection of Greek fava – a delicious yellow split peas puree. Greek fava with...
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Tigania: Greek Pork with Lemon & Mustard Sauce
This traditional Greek pork recipe offers a delightful combination of zesty lemon, tangy mustard, and succulent pork, creating a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean flair. Each tender and succulent...
Sofrito: Greek Beef Tenderloin in Garlic Sauce
This is a delicious tender beef fillet that has been fried in medium heat to capture all the juices and tastiness inside, then slowly cooked in a garlic-based sauce. It...
Roasted Mexican Chicken
Make your next Sunday family dinner a success with an easy yet flavor-packed Mexican-style whole chicken roast. This recipe will turn just a few humble ingredients into some of the...
Mint & Pea Soup with Bacon
Nothing beats a bowl of this cool and comforting mint & pea soup with bacon on a scorching summer afternoon. And it’s pretty much a lazy recipe, so you don’t...
Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo
This chicken quesadilla with pico de gallo is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that combines the vibrant flavors of pico de gallo, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all wrapped...
Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes
This Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken takes a different spin on the classic parmesan crusted chicken recipe. The parmesan crust does not fully cover the chicken breast so you can enjoy...
Salmon Tomato Pasta (No Cream)
Here is a delightful Mediterranean recipe for pasta with seared salmon, tomatoes, olives and capers – a dish that complements the richness of salmon with the briny earthy tones of...
Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Greek vegan delight – stuffed eggplants with chickpeas. This recipe takes the humble eggplant to new heights, as it becomes the vessel for...
Salted Caramel & Walnut Cake
Walnut and salted caramel come together to create an indulgent cake with layers of flavor and texture. A light, nutty sponge made with ground walnuts forms the base, topped with...
Opera Cake (Gâteau Opéra)
Opera cake or Gâteau Opéra is a French cake famous for its many layers with different textures and flavors. It is composed of delicious layers of almond cake (the French...
Fasolakia Lathera: Greek Green Beans in Olive Oil Sauce
This traditional Greek dish of green beans in olive oil sauce is a feast for both the eyes and the senses. The vibrant green beans are perfectly cooked with tender...
Baked Salmon with Green Beans & Roasted Pepper Salsa
Packed with healthy fats and nutritious veggies this baked salmon with green beans and roasted pepper salsa is a delicious and healthy recipe that you can make in less than...
Hortopita: Greek Greens Pie
Greeks love pies and the Greek cuisine features many amazingly delicious savory pies. One of the most popular is the pie of Greek greens, also known as hortopita. This Greek...
Braised Pork with Tomato Sauce (Rosto Naxos, Greece)
Enjoy an amazing traditional dish from the enchanting island of Naxos, Greece with this special braised pork with tomato sauce recipe. Known locally as rosto, this tantalizing masterpiece showcases the...
Grilled Sea Bass (Greek Style)
Imagine a perfectly grilled sea bass, bursting with flavor and cooked to absolute perfection. This Greek recipe, shared by the renowned chef George Tsoulis, unveils the secrets to achieving a...
Sea Bass w/ Cauliflower Puree & Chanterelles
This is an incredibly flavorful seabass recipe with cauliflower puree and delicious chanterelles. Perfectly balanced, it is a must-try recipe. Enjoy! Related: Grilled Sea Bass (Greek Style)Related: Sea Bass Cannoli with...
Riganato – Greek Sautéed Beef Liver
Riganato is a traditional Greek dish that you’ll surely love. Thin slices of beef liver are quickly sautéed to golden perfection in a hot pan with extra virgin olive oil,...
Peanut Butter & Blueberry Panna Cotta (No Sugar)
This peanut butter and blueberry panna cotta recipe is a true delight for the senses. Combining the smoothness of peanut butter with the vibrant sweetness of blueberries makes for a...
Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil
Carpaccio is a traditional Italian dish and lends itself incredibly well to modern healthy eating. Although Carpaccio traditionally refers to a first course of thinly sliced raw beef, named in...
Beef Stroganoff
They say that true Stroganoff; the recipe created in Russia at some point in the late 1800's is quite different from what most of us know it as. The beef...
Ossobuco with Roast Tomato Sauce
Veal shanks with roast tomato sauce, although not overly extravagant or involved to prepare, Osso Buco is, and always has been a real treat to make. Is it the joy...
Grilled Sardines on Red Pepper Coulis with Reduced Balsamic
Sardines are abundant in spring and summer and are also at their most flavoursome during these months. In this dish the beautiful flavour of this fish is paired with the...
Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
Occasionally, when my friend's restaurant is very busy and I am not so busy, I will help out in his restaurant for old time's sake, (every Chef needs to feel...