Creamy Zucchini Orecchiette
This creamy zucchini orecchiette recipe is a reliable choice for a delicious, light, and quick lunch. Orecchiette are a type of pasta originating from Southern Italy, particularly from the region...
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Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad
Legume salads, featuring ingredients like white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are essential for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with Turkish salads. When seasoned with olive...
Çoban Salata (Turkish Sheperd’s Salad)
The most popular of Turkish salads is Çoban salad (literally translated to shepherd’s salad). It’s a light and wonderful summer salad made with roughly chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and...
Salt-Crusted Sea Bream (Dorade) with Yogurt Sauce
Sea bream, also known as dorade or gilthead bream, is a staple food in Mediterranean countries from Greece to Spain. It’s a white fish with a delicate flavor (not too...
Baba Ganoush
A delightful Eastern Mediterranean dip, and one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes, baba ghanoush holds its own without needing to be part of the meze – a selection of...
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Divine, delicious, finger-lickin’ and plate-lickin’ good! This roasted tomato soup is so simple to make! Basically, the oven and blender do all the work, you just do the tasting! Don’t...
Greek Okra Strew in Tomato Sauce (Bamies Latheres)
This is a Greek okra stew recipe known locally as bamies latheres. It’s a traditional dish cooked in a rich tomato and olive oil-based sauce. It’s easy to make and...
Homemade Ginger Syrup
Ginger has so many positive qualities! It is one of the most famous spices of the Orient and it’s a key ingredient in many Asian dishes and desserts. Ginger has...
Greek Eggplant & Potato Stew (Yahni)
This classic Greek eggplant and potato stew, known as yahni, can be enjoyed with or without feta cheese. Make sure to cut the eggplants slightly larger than the rest of...
Easy Feta Dip w/ Roasted Tomatoes
How fast can you make a quick lunch? 20 minutes on the clock 😊. Serve this feta cheese dip as an appetizer to guests, and you have guaranteed mega excitement....
Greek Chicken Soup
Discover the comforting flavors of Greece with this delicious Greek chicken soup recipe. Featuring succulent chicken portions, savory onions, hearty potatoes, and crisp carrots, this aromatic soup is elevated with...
Vegan Banana & Mango Cakes
These vegan mango cakes are a simple, flavorful recipe that will satisfy any sweet tooth. They also double up as a dessert for those who fast or are on a...
Spentzofai (Greek Sausage & Peppers Stew)
Spentzofai is a traditional Greek dish originating from the region of Pelion in Thessaly, Northern Greece. It’s a delicious stew made with sautéed green and red peppers, onions, and garlic,...
Duxelles: French Mushroom Paste
Duxelles is a traditional French mushroom paste that is perfect for soups, risottos, but can also be enjoyed on toast. It’s made with minced mushrooms (white, brown or wild porcini...
Mushroom Youvetsi (Greek Mushroom & Orzo Stew)
Enjoy the vegetarian version of this Greek classic: youvetis (or giouvetsi) with portobello mushrooms. Giouvetsi (or youvetsi) is a traditional Greek dish made with orzo pasta, onions, tomatoes, red wine,...
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...
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...
Red Spanakorizo: Greek Spinach and Rice with Tomatoes
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek dish typically made with rice and spinach, resembling an Oriental pilaf. This particular recipe, sometimes called Red Spanakorizo, incorporates tomatoes, enhancing the dish’s flavor profile....
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...
Fasolada (Greek Bean Soup)
Fasolada is a traditional Greek dish that is a staple comfort food for many Greeks. The recipe consists of beans, crushed tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onion making it a nutrient powerhouse and...
Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe
Hoisin sauce is a thick, savory, and slightly sweet condiment commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking. This Asian staple sauce is super easy to prepare...
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...