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Moist Greek Cinnamon Cake — Traditional Flavor Made Simple

Hello there, The weather has finally cooled down, and I headed straight for the kitchen to make this Moist Greek Cinnamon Cake. Yup, I started up the oven, and it was about time! And let’s be honest… the temperatures will probably shoot right back up in a few days because […]

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My Collaboration with Gaia Olives: From Halkidiki to My Table

  Hi everyone, I am so happy to introduce you to Gaia Olives.  A family-run company based in the Northern part of Greece, in beautiful Halkidi.   The Green olives from northern Greece, especially those from Halkidiki, are considered among the finest in the world. Their generous size, crisp bite, and […]

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Greek Roasted Homemade Tomato Sauce

Hello friends, In Greece, tomato sauce isn’t just a pantry staple; it’s part of our cooking wonderland. Every summer, kitchens fill with the smell of tomatoes roasting in olive oil (or in the sun), onions melting into sweetness, and herbs releasing their aroma. This Greek roasted homemade tomato sauce captures […]

Tradtional Greek Gemista with tomatoes and peppers in the photo in a black round baking pan.

Traditional Greek Gemista

Hello, These Traditional Greek Gemista, stuffed tomatoes and green bell peppers, are definitely another staple in the Greek cuisine. The tomatoes turn all juicy and sweet, the green peppers bring their little bitter attitude, and together they make magic. And because I like to stir things up (literally), I also […]

Greek salad turned into a Rustic Greek Village Dip

Rustic Greek Village Dip

Hello friends, This Rustic Greek Village Dip is basically the Greek salad in a disguise as a dip. 🙂 Tomatoes, no cucumbers, red onions, feta, olive oil, herbs, all the usual ingredients. Honestly, the ingredients should look and sound familiar to you if you have tried the traditional Greek Salad.  […]

Sliced watermelon with cubed feta cheese, crumbly barley rusks plated on a white rectangular plate. To finish sprinkled poppy seeds on top.

Watermelon Feta Summer Salad

Hello friends, Watermelon and feta are one of those combinations every Greek household knows by heart.  And with the heat settling in, we’re all looking for something refreshing. This Watermelon Feta Summer Salad is definitely one of the best ways to cool down. Being Greek and having lived in Greece […]

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Greek Yogurt & Strawberry Parfait

Hey foodie friends, I first shared this recipe back in 2021, and I decided it was time to give it a little refresh. I’ve updated the photo and retested the ingredients.  It’s still the same light, delicious yogurt parfait I loved back then. I hope you’re all doing well. It’s […]

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Creamy Salmon Rotini with Fresh Dill (Easy One‑Pan Pasta)

Hello One pan dish in the house!!  Creamy Salmon Rotini with Fresh Dill!. A fresh and simple recipe, full of flavor without needing complicated steps or ingredients. Rotini pasta works beautifully here because the spirals hold onto the creamy sauce, giving every bite a mix of salmon, dill, and silky […]

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Greek Style Cantaloupe Slush

Hello, There’s something magical about summer fruit. The way a ripe cantaloupe smells when you slice into it is sweet and full of that soft perfume. This Greek Style Cantaloupe Slush is simple, refreshing, and exactly what summer should taste like. But summers in New York had their own kind […]

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Greek Spinach Lasagna with Feta (Mediterranean Comfort Bake)

Hi there, Baked pasta dish that instantly feels comforting, and this Greek Spinach Lasagna with Feta is exactly that recipe. The flavors of Greek spinach pies, creamy greens, fresh herbs, tangy feta, and lasagna layers make this a perfect meal. This lasagna is a little softer, creamier version of those […]