Hey fellow foodies, Have you ever stared at a bag of peas? I do that sometimes, wondering what on earth to do with them. Sure, boiling is the easiest and fastest way out, but geeeez, that’s a little boring, right? The good news? Well, Greek cuisine has many tasty ways […]
Hey there, foodie friends, A few days ago, I came across some beautiful tomatoes and peppers that were just perfect for making my Gemista (stuffed vegetables) recipe. Gemista, or Yemista, which means “filled” in Greek, is a traditional dish with vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and sometimes eggplants or zucchinis, […]
Hey friends, Greek Spinach and Rice, otherwise known as Spanakorizo, is the ultimate comfort food. I mean, seriously, it doesn’t get more Greek than this! It’s one of those humble, everyday dishes that brings together simple ingredients most deliciously. Packed with leafy spinach, generously poured olive oil (because let’s be […]
Hello there my foodie friends, Are you looking for a no-bake chocolate dessert? Here you go. This Greek Chocolate Cookie Log, also known as Mosaiko, is a simple yet indulgent no-bake dessert that’s loved across Greece. This chocolate log is one of those nostalgic desserts that instantly brings back memories […]
Hey there friends, Are you craving something comforting and packed with Mediterranean flavors? Don’t worry, I gotcha. This Greek Orzo and Mushroom Risotto is what you need. Instead of traditional rice, I used orzo. which soaks up all the rich flavor from the mushrooms and vegetable broth. Besides the fact […]
Hey foodie friends, Homemade Mini Spring Rolls are so good!! I remember the first time I had Chinese food; I was about eight, and it was on Steinway Street in Astoria. Growing up in NYC in the 1970s, there was always a wide range of international cuisines.  My family […]
Hello, I turned my homemade bread dough into mini rolls instead of a traditional loaf. Since I had some leftover spanakotyropitakia filling, I used it as a stuffing to create these Mini Spanakotyropitakia Bites snack. I know that it’s not the traditional Greek spinach pie with dough, but the ingredients […]
Hey there, Strawberry Smoothie is in the house!! This refreshing Strawberry no-sugar smoothie is a creamy, naturally sweet drink that is packed with strawberries, a splash of my favorite milk, and Greek yogurt. Strawberries are slowly making their way into my local market, but they still seem a bit on […]
Hello foodie friends, I’ve been meaning to make this Crunchy, Roasted Crushed Potatoes recipe for a while now. I’m not sure why it to me so long, but I finally got around to it. I found potatoes that were about the same size. No, they are not baby potatoes, so […]
Hello there, Greek Independence Day is on March 25th a national holiday in Greece that commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from Ottoman rule in 1821. It marks the beginning of the Greek War of Independence, a revolutionary struggle until 1830. The day is celebrated with parades, flag-waving, and traditional […]