Ham & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes
These baked Hasselback potatoes with ham and cheese will be your new favorite treat! These Hasselback-style potatoes are loaded with layers of smoky ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and fragrant herbs,...
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Family Dinners
Greek-Style Chicken Roulade
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...
Mushroom-stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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?...
Osso Buco with Apple Relish
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...
Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken
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...
Porchetta with Apple Sauce
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...
Pork Roulade with Prosciutto & Mushrooms
This pork roulade with prosciutto and mushrooms is the perfect choice for your holiday table! Juicy, with a crispy crust and a rich filling, it will surely impress your family...
Black Quinoa and Rice Salad with Fruits & Nuts
A hearty salad, rich in colors and aromas, featuring the power of fruits and the nutritional benefits of black quinoa! This black quinoa and rice salad with fruits & nuts...
Garlic-Cinnamon Honey Glazed Ham
Discover the sweet and savory magic of caramelized holiday ham! This stunning recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis invites you on a culinary journey, showcasing a harmonious blend of unique flavors...
Stuffed Chicken Roll with Leek, Tomato and Cheese
This stuffed chicken roll recipe with leek, tomato, and cheese is a fantastic choice for your holiday table! Juicy, packed with flavor, and featuring a perfect balance of ingredients, this...
Carbonara Tart
Imagine the creamy, rich flavors of classic pasta carbonara wrapped up in a perfectly crisp tart crust! Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has brought together the best ingredients to create this mouthwatering...
Orzo Rice Pilaf
This orzo rice pilaf is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish that works well as a side or main course. It combines rice (Baldo is my favorite) with golden-browned orzo for...
Hallacas (Venezuelan Christmas Tamales)
Hallacas are the heart of the holiday season in Venezuela and are one of the most popular Venezuelan Christmas dishes. These delicious cornmeal tamales are filled with a rich stew...
Salmon in Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce
Tuscan sauce is creamy, aromatic with a wonderful garlic flavor and goes perfectly with salmon. And, as well as delicious, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and while it’s...
Syrian Chicken Shawarma
There’s only one way of having a shawarma and that is the Syrian way! And it’s all about the toum or “thumiye” meaning the delicious Middle Eastern garlic sauce! Of...
Oven-Baked Greek Giant Beans: Gigantes Plaki
Greek comfort food at its best – this traditional Greek giant beans dish is cooked in a rich tomato and veggie sauce and it’s full of Mediterranean flavors: garlic, onions...
Maghmour (Lebanese Moussaka)
Maghmour is one of those cozy, comfort dishes you just can’t get enough of. Think fried eggplant, tender chickpeas, and a garlicky, spiced tomato sauce coming together in the most...
One Pan Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs w/ Potatoes
This easy roasted garlic chicken thighs and potatoes recipe is all cooked conveniently in a single ceramic baking pan. The chicken thighs are flavored with a fantastic red pesto, olive...
Macarronada: Venezuelan Macaroni Casserole
The macarronada is a traditional dish from Zulia, the Venezuelan region that garnered the highest income from hydrocarbons. This area was known for the opulence of many of its residents,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....