Easy Feta Beetroot Dip
Colorful, healthy, seasonal – it is a joy to behold! This beet and feta cheese dip is a delicious pink madness spread on a slice of sourdough toast. The result:...
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Harira: Moroccan Chickpea & Tomato Soup
Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup that is enjoyed all year round and it’s especially popular to break the fast during the sacred month of Ramadan. Harira is a delicious...
Savory Sweet Potato Pie
A delicious and extra-cheesy savory sweet potato pie recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis. It’s a great comfort food that you can enjoy on its own or serve as...
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...
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...
French Bread Pizza (Baguette Pizza)
If you’re in the mood for pizza but don’t have the time to knead and bake a proper pizza dough, this French bread pizza recipe is a real lifesaver. It’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mushroom Arancini
Arancini is an Italian appetizer which was invented in Sicily, but are now highly popular throughout Italy. These golden, crispy orbs are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, creamy...