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Grilled Halloumi w/ Orange Vinaigrette & Pistachios

  • Appetizer
  • Lunch
  • Vegetarian Recipes
If you love that perfect combo of salty, crispy, and a little sweet, this dish is for you! Halloumi cheese originated in Cyprus and is most popular in Cyprus, Greece and...

Elena-Greta Apostol

March 6, 2025
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Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Potatoes

  • Appetizer
  • Lunch
  • Salads
  • Side Dish
Enjoy a unique twist on roasted potatoes—air-fried to perfection (or baked in the oven) and combined with Mediterranean classics such as feta cheese, olive oil, Kalamata olives and fresh dill...

Diana Oana

February 27, 2025
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Lahm Bi Ajeen: Lebanese Meat Pies

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Veal & Beef
You can call this the Middle Eastern pizza! Its name, Lahme Bi Ajine, literally means “meat with dough”—and honestly, could there be a better combination? Meat? Good! Dough? Good! Add...

Mia Florea

February 26, 2025
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Cheese & Spinach Quiche

  • Appetizer
  • Baking Pastry
  • Lunch
  • Savory Pies
I’ve experimented with countless savory spinach tarts and pies, but this cheese and spinach quiche has truly won me over. The combination is not only delicious but also nutrient-rich, whether...

Elena-Greta Apostol

February 24, 2025
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Çiğ Köfte (Turkish Vegan Meatballs)

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  • Lunch
  • Vegan Recipes
Originally a rich meat-based dish, çiğ köfte has transformed into a beloved vegan specialty. Traditionally, raw minced meat was kneaded with spices and bulgur, using a unique hand-rubbing technique over...

Feyza Kirmaci

February 19, 2025
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Hashweh Rice:  Middle Eastern Rice w/ Ground Beef & Yogurt Sauce

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  • Lunch
  • Rice & Noodles
  • Side Dish
Experience the bold flavors of the Middle East with this aromatic rice and spiced ground beef dish. Fluffy, cardamom-infused rice is tossed with seasoned ground beef (or lamb), peas, and...

Mia Florea

February 13, 2025
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Mediterranean Spinach & Egg Pie

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  • Baking Pastry
  • Lunch
  • Savory Pies
Creamy spinach and eggs are a classic, well-loved pairing. This pie brings them together in a crispy, flaky puff pastry crust, with the addition of grated cheese for extra richness...

Elena-Greta Apostol

February 4, 2025
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Middle Eastern Stuffed Potatoes (Batata Mahshi)

  • Dinner
  • Veal & Beef
Batata Mahshi (or Batata Mahshiyeh) translates to “stuffed potatoes”, a beloved dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. These tender potatoes are filled with a flavorful mixture of rice and meat, then...

Mia Florea

February 1, 2025
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Curried Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew

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This is a delicious and incredibly flavorful vegan dish. A comforting dahl or stew made with sweet potatoes, red lentils, coconut milk, and spinach, it’s the ultimate comfort food! The...

Diana Oana

December 18, 2024
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Hot Chocolate with Homemade Marshmallows

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  • Winter
If there’s anything you should be making this winter, it’s your own marshmallows! They are super soft and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! And if you’re making marshmallows, you might as well make...

Mia Florea

December 17, 2024
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Pico de Gallo Shrimp & Avocado Salad

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Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico, Chef Giorgos Tsoulis crafts an irresistible Pico de Gallo Shrimp and Avocado Salad. Juicy shrimp are paired with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, creamy...

Giorgos Tsoulis

December 9, 2024
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Baked Salmon Meatballs

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  • Seafood Recipes
What do you do with a stray salmon fillet you find in the fridge? I stumbled upon one recently, and with a few carefully chosen ingredients, shaped it into balls,...

Diana Oana

December 5, 2024
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Mushrooms à la Crème

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This is a classic French dish featuring sautéed mushrooms featuring sautéed mushrooms in a velvety sauce of cream, white wine, mustard, and fragrant thyme. Served atop toasted bread, it’s an...

Giorgos Tsoulis

December 3, 2024
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Rich & Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup

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If you love creamy mushroom soups, then this one with porcini (also known as penny bun or king bolete mushrooms) will be right up your alley. It’s so velvety and...

Elena-Greta Apostol

December 2, 2024
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No-Bake Vegan Date & Chocolate Cake

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  • Dessert
  • Vegan Recipes
This No-Bake Vegan Date & Chocolate Cake is a must-try for dessert lovers! A base of dates, walnuts (or hazelnuts), and cocoa provides a naturally sweet foundation, while the cashew...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 29, 2024
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Stuffed Pork Loin w/ Bacon, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Mushrooms

  • Christmas
  • Dinner
  • Pork Recipes
This flavorful stuffed pork loin is packed with a savory filling of crispy bacon, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and bell peppers, all seasoned with oregano and white wine. Coated with a...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 26, 2024
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Politiki Salad: Greek Cabbage & Carrot Salad

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  • Side Dish
Politiki salad, known locally as “Politiki Salata” or “Cabbage and Carrot Salad,” is a traditional dish from Greece, usually served as a refreshing side. It features thinly shredded white &...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 26, 2024
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Rosé-Infused Rice with Cashews & Raisins

  • Christmas
  • Dinner
  • Side Dish
  • Vegan Recipes
This is a festive and elegant rice dish infused with the delicate flavors of rosé sparkling wine, caramelized onions, warm spices, and plump sultana raisins. Topped with roasted cashews, this...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 23, 2024
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Greek-Style Chicken Roulade

  • Chicken Recipes
  • Christmas
  • Dinner
Discover Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’s recipe that fuses classic Greek spinach pie with a juicy chicken roll! Perfect for impressing guests at celebrations or elevating your family dinners, this dish transforms...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 18, 2024
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Mushroom-stuffed Cabbage Rolls

  • Dinner
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Vegetarian Recipes
In Central and Eastern Europe, no holiday is complete without cabbage rolls, and any ordinary day feels like a celebration when sarmale (or sarma) is on the table, doesn’t it?...

Elena-Greta Apostol

November 14, 2024
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Osso Buco with Apple Relish

  • Dinner
  • Veal & Beef
Get ready to experience the perfect flavor combination with this Osso Buco paired with a zesty apple relish! As the tender, slow-braised meat melts in your mouth, the crisp, fresh...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 14, 2024
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Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken

  • Chicken Recipes
  • Christmas
  • Dinner
Get ready to wow your guests with this Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken —a festive favorite from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis! This dish is all about cozy, comforting Mediterranean flavors: juicy roast...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 13, 2024
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Porchetta with Apple Sauce

  • Dinner
  • Pork Recipes
Discover the ultimate taste of Italy with porchetta! This juicy, aromatic pork roast, infused with spices and herbs, offers a unique culinary experience. Porchetta is made with slowly roasted pork...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 11, 2024
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White Chocolate & Pistachio Babka Rolls

  • Baking Pastry
  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Snacks
These babka rolls are soft, buttery, and filled with a luscious blend of pistachio cream, white chocolate chunks, and roasted pistachios. Twisted into beautiful swirls and brushed with a light...

Diana Oana

November 11, 2024
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