Osso Buco with Slow-Simmered Beans
This comforting osso buco dish from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is everything you want in a hearty, slow-cooked meal. Meaty veal shanks are browned until caramelized, then simmered gently with creamy...
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Middle Eastern Sausage & Pea Casserole
This dish screams fall-winter comfort food, bringing everything you crave in one hearty bake. The warm spices and smoky sausage create a rich, aromatic base that fills the kitchen with...
Steak Caprese
Inspired by the timeless Italian Caprese salad — the quintessential Italian dish, as Chef Paul Hegeman, Chef’s Pencil founder, describes it — this recipe transforms a few simple ingredients into...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce
A beloved Thai street food classic, these fish cakes — known as Tod Mun Pla — combine the bold flavors of red curry, kaffir lime leaves, and tender white fish...
Potato Dauphinois: French Scalloped Potatoes
Few dishes capture the essence of French comfort cooking like Potato Dauphinois. This rich, creamy gratin layers thinly sliced potatoes with butter, garlic, and thyme, all baked slowly in heavy...
Mediterranean Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole
This wholesome Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity and nourishment. Packed with fiber-rich chickpeas, roasted eggplants, and ripe tomatoes, it delivers a...
Classic Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—Greek dishes, beloved both in Greece and abroad. This hearty casserole layers tender potatoes, golden fried eggplant, a rich ground...
Italian Meatballs with Rosemary
These Italian meatballs with rosemary are fluffy, flavorful, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you combine beef, pork, Parmesan, and fresh rosemary into perfectly seasoned...
Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry w/ Homemade Curry Paste
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
Persian Layered Rice with Millet, Nuts & Fruits
This Persian layered rice with millet, nuts and fruits is a festive and aromatic dish that highlights the art of Persian rice-making. Layered with fragrant spices, dried fruits, nuts, and...
Thai-style Braised Pork Belly w/ Egg: Tom Palo
Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...
Authentic Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...
Chilli Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Vegetables
This irresistible roast chicken is a family favorite and the signature dish of David’s wife, Sohani. Every time she makes it, the result is the same: golden, crispy skin wrapped...
Risotto alla Milanese: Risotto w/ Saffron & Sausage
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis cooks with us the most delicious Risotto alla Milanese with sausage—a dish so good it’s guaranteed to drive you crazy! This Northern Italian classic gets a hearty...
Megrelian Khachapuri
These Megrelian Khachapuri are absolutely irresistible. The warm, fluffy dough wrapped around rich, melted sulguni cheese is pure comfort food. A golden, crispy crust adds just the right crunch, while...
Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Cream Sauce
One of the most beloved dishes in our family. Juicy, sweet peppers filled with fresh ground meat (beef or pork) and rice, sautéed with carrots, and generously topped with a...
Green Borscht with Sorrel
I absolutely love green borscht—it’s my go-to spring dish, though it’s so light and flavorful making it perfect any time of year. But finding sorrel in America is quite a...
Baked Meatball Pizza w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce & Cheese
This mouthwatering recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings together rustic Mediterranean flavors in a fun and unexpected format. Crisp, golden pizza bases serve as the foundation for juicy, herb-packed meatballs...
Roasted Eggplant with Harissa & Feta Mousse
Mediterranean flavors meet North African and Middle Eastern influences in this delicious roasted eggplant recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Tender roasted eggplant, fluffy basmati rice, and a bold harissa sauce...
Creamy Garlic Chicken w/ Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
If you’re looking for a Tuscan-inspired chicken recipe packed with healthy Mediterranean ingredients like cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic—plus a touch of creamy comfort—you’re in the right place. This easy...
Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon & Garlic
There’s something undeniably comforting about a whole roasted chicken, especially when it’s infused with the bright aroma of lemon, the richness of butter, and the earthy notes of fresh herbs....
Mediterranean Spiced Beef Lasagna
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis puts a flavorful spin on classic lasagna with this hearty, homemade version. Layers of pasta are filled with a rich ground beef sauce, simmered gently with onions,...
Authentic Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)
If you’ve been to Greece or visited a Greek restaurant, you’ve likely enjoyed Pastitsio, an iconic, traditional Greek comfort food. This delicious dish features layers of perfectly baked pasta, aromatic...
Traditional Ukrainian Borscht with Chicken
This classic Ukrainian borscht with chicken is pure comfort in a bowl — the kind of meal that feels like home. The broth is rich and flavorful, filled with tender...