Easy Cheese & Egg Pasta Bake
Did you make too much pasta for lunch or dinner? Or maybe you have a couple of leftover portions you’re not sure how to use? This savory egg and cheese...
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Mushroom Stew with Béchamel Sauce
This creamy mushroom stew, made with porcini (penny bun) mushrooms and a rich béchamel sauce, flavored with garlic and fresh dill, is simply amazing. It’s the perfect dish for those...
Broccoli au Gratin
Broccoli au gratin—or the best way to enjoy a de-li-cios broccoli-based lunch or dinner! Even if you’re not a fan of broccoli, I’m sure this dish will change your mind....
Roasted Red Peppers in White Sauce
Tasty baked red peppers and a light, creamy white sauce go together beautifully in this simple and quick recipe that will bring a mouth-watering smile to everyone’s face. I loved...
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt
I’ve loved this mashed potato recipe since childhood. My mother always added sautéed onions to the creamy potato mash, giving it extra flavor. You can add green, white, or red...
Mozzarella & Mushroom Cauliflower Crust Pizza
This cauliflower pizza crust is sensational—a delicious, gluten-free, and healthy alternative for those cutting back on flour-based foods. But this pizza is not just for people on a gluten-free diet...
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...
Oven-baked Potato Cheese Balls
We always end up with some mashed potato leftovers. But that’s not necessarily an issue, because that’s how this delicious potato cheese balls recipe came about—super soft, fluffy, with melted...
Creamy Lentil & Chickpea Soup
You can’t help but fall in love with this wonderfully flavored creamy lentil and chickpea soup. Somewhat sour due to the lemon juice, somewhat sweet due to the carrots and...
Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Originating from Italy, risotto is a staple Italian rice-based dish, enhanced with high-fat butter and Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano) – two ingredients specific to this dish, without which we...
Ejjeh | Syrian Frittata (Parsley Omelet)
Ejjeh is a delicious traditional Syrian frittata or omelet made with eggs, herbs, and spices. Variations of this dish can be found across the Middle East, but the Syrian recipe...
Savory Pesto Babka
If you’re thinking of adding a different kind of bread to the holiday table this year, I recommend this beautiful savory babka with pesto filling. It pairs wonderfully with appetizers,...
Whipped Feta Cheese with Greens
If you like feta cheese, you’ll love this creamy version with fresh greens, which is extremely easy to make in just 2-3 minutes. While it keeps well in the fridge,...
Creamy Tomato & Veggie Soup with Mozzarella
What could make a warm, velvety, creamy tomato and veggie soup better than a handful of melting, stretchy mozzarella and some fresh basil leaves? It’s so good you’ll want to...
Spanish Tortilla with Tomatoes and Chickpeas
Tortilla is a traditional Spanish dish—a thick and savory omelet made with potatoes that is very popular as a breakfast and lunch food in Spain. It’s ideal for a nutritious...
Hasselback Potatoes with Fried Eggs & Cheese
Super crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, Hasselback potatoes are the easiest to cook and tastiest of this simple and affordable vegetable. They bake quickly in...
Easy Zucchini Quiche
I love quiche and savory tarts of any kind, especially when they include cheese and colorful veggies. But this zucchini and goat cheese mix, flavored with green onions and garlic,...
Crispy, Cheesy Potato Fritters
This crispy potato and cheese fritters recipe is inspired by a traditional Romanian recipe called tocinei, which are a part of every Romanian’s childhood. They are a round and crispy...
Cheddar Chive Scones
With a long, always-open list of recipe ideas that I’m excited to try, I’ll never get to tick them all off because I’m always adding more and more to the...
Tomato Carrot Soup w/ Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich
This is divine, especially if using your flavorful organic veggies: perfectly ripe and strongly flavored. Roasting the tomatoes enhances their incredible flavor and helps the flavors of all the other...
Creamy Mashed Peas with Mint
This creamy mashed peas recipe with mint is a delicious, healthy, and versatile side dish that’s quick to prepare. Related: Mint & Pea Soup with BaconRelated: Split Pea and Ham SoupRelated:...
Venezuelan Cachapas
Cachapas are a classic Venezuelan dish made from tender corn, offering both simplicity in preparation and deliciousness. Although they have a hint of sweetness, cachapas are typically enjoyed as a...
Pear & Gorgonzola Tartlets
There is no other fruit, or vegetable even, that better complements the spice and bitter taste of gorgonzola like pears and grapes! It’s likely they only exist to be enjoyed...
Traditional Greek Salad with Feta Cheese
This wonderfully simple and delicious Greek salad is beloved across Southern Europe. I believe there’s nothing better for the summer season than a refreshing blend of colorful vegetables, diced feta,...