Author: foodzesty

Two slices of Fluffy Brioche French Toast plated on a white dish. Garnished with icing powder, cinnamon powder, maple syrup and a few blueberries.

Fluffy Brioche French Toast

Helllo, my foodie friends, Ok, so what kind of combo is this exactly? France meets the U.S. with a touch of Greece and Greek magic, sounds about right, doesn’t it?  Somehow, it just works. A little buttery brioche, an oven bake, and a sprinkle of cinnamon… voilà! Breakfast just became […]

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Kalo Mina – Good Month

Hey there foodie friends, Kalo Mina! November is hereeee!!!  This is the month when the air turns crisp, and the scarves officially make their entrance. Speaking of scarves, I may have gone a little overboard at the mall today… I treated myself to two new scarves for this winter: one […]

toasted pieces of bite size breadwith parsley, garlic and butter made this homemade Garlic cheese bread. Cooked in the air fryer for 7 minutes.

Fall Air Fryer Round-Up

Hey friends, How are you doing?  Fall comfort meets crispy perfection in this cozy round-up of my favorite Air Fryer recipes. From golden chicken meatballs to sweet roasted figs and buttery croutons, these dishes are all about warmth, simplicity, and definitely flavor!   Take out your Air Fryer, and let’s get […]

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Happy Halloween

Boo! Okay, maybe I didn’t scare you, but Halloween is here, and it’s all about cozy lights, silly costumes, and sweet little moments. Whether you’re baking something festive, watching old movies, or sneaking around eating a few chocolates, candies of all sorts (We’ve all and continue to do), it’s the […]

This Fall Citrus Loaf Cake is made with oranges. On a long wooden cutting board there are three cut slices of cake one on top of the other and the rest of the cake in the background.

Fall Citrus Loaf Cake

Hey there, Now, this is my kind of cake. It’s simple, fragrant, and made with all those lovely orange flavors that instantly brighten your day. This Fruit Citrus Loaf Cake is the perfect balance between light sweet, and tangy. I am trying to recall when I first tried orange cake […]

Fall Favorites

Hey there foodie friends, It’s that cozy time of year again, when the oven is warm, the air smells like cinnamon and citrus, and comfort food is the main star.   I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite fall recipes that are sweet, savory, and everything in between.  These are […]

Spooky (But Sweet!) Halloween Cupcakes You’ll Love

Hey fellow foodie friends, So, yesterday I posted one of my friends’ posts about Halloween books to read.  I know I mentioned that I would post her Almond cupcakes, but here’s a recipe that’s for Halloween: Spooky Pumpkin CC Cupcakes.  So, I am sharing it because it’s just too fun […]

Halloween book Lolly Willows cover is a black cat sitting a witch with a broom flying on the top right side. The backdrop color is bright yellow.

Cozy Up with Some Spooky Reads

Hey there foodie friends, This isn’t a food post (I know, shocking! hehehe), but I couldn’t resist sharing something a little different today. Besides my love for food, I also love to read, and I have a feeling many of you do too. There’s something about curling up with a […]

Four small pieces of Greek Minched Meat Bougatsa placed on a sheet of parchment paper.

Greek Minced Meat Bougatsa

 Hey there, The other day, I posted the Bougatsa with cream version.  You know, with that dreamy custard-filled phyllo pastry dusted with cinnamon and sugar. But today, we’re taking a savory turn! Greek Minced Meat Bougatsa, a traditional Greek favorite that’s just as hearty and flavorful. You’ll mainly find this […]

Homemade Garlic Butter Croutons in a white round bowl, with a sprinkle of salty cheese on top. Leftover stale bread that has been baked in the oven with a golden brown color and a crunchy texture.

Homemade Garlic Butter Croutons

Hellloo, A few weeks ago, I posted a bread recipe. Well, since I had some stale bread leftover, it would have been a shame to throw it out.  So, I went ahead and made these really tasty homemade garlic buttery croutons. I love adding croutons to soup and salads; they […]