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...
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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,...
Easy Potato Crust Pizza with Mozzarella
If you are looking for a flour and gluten-free alternative to the classic pizza crust, here is a delicious idea: potato crust pizza. It’s made with mashed potatoes and cheese,...
Italian Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Veggies, and Mozzarella
You can’t imagine how good these Italian stuffed peppers taste when filled with a delicious combination of rice, mozzarella, and colorful vegetables. They are quick to bake in the oven...
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek salad is possibly the most loved summer salad on the Mediterranean. This version is an even tastier version: Greek Pasta Salad. This Greek pasta salad is easy to make...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Ladenia (Traditional Greek Pizza/Flatbread)
Ladenia is a traditional Greek dish originating from Kimolos, a beautiful island located on the southwest of the Cyclades. Ladenia is a type of flatbread topped with a mixture of...
İmam Bayıldı (Ottoman Stuffed Eggplants)
Eggplant is a staple in Turkish cuisine, and this particular recipe is widely enjoyed. The eggplant is sliced in half lengthwise, with slits made into the flesh before being fried...
Shrimp and Pea Rigatoni
A delightful meal featuring rigatoni, shrimp, and peas, all bathed in a delectable creamy sauce. Enjoy! Related: Baked Rigatoni with Mushrooms and SpinachRelated: Farfalle with Broccoli PestoRelated: Gnocchi with Roasted TomatoesRelated: Baked...
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...