Author: foodzesty

Tzatziki, cucumber, grater, pita bread

Greek Tzatziki Recipe

This Greek Tzatziki Recipe is a well-known appetizer especially to those who know of Greek cuisine and love garlic.  It is made with freshly grated cucumber, garlic, greek yogurt, olive oil, and my absolutely favorite herb Dill.   The traditional Greek Tzatziki recipe does not contain dill, but as the years […]

Warm Chickpeas and Spinach with a tomato sauce in a cast iron pan. olive in a small bowl on the left and feta cheese with oregano on the right.

Warm Chickpea and Spinach Recipe

  At the end of January and the beginning of February each year, I read up on what’s trending in foods.  The plant-based and legumes are up there on the top once again.  It doesn’t surprise me because everyone is looking into eating healthier.  So, here is a Warm Chickpea […]

A strawberry, mongo, orange smoothie in a tall glass. half an orange and a few other fruits

Sunset Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Hello foodie friends, I’ve been making quite a few smoothies lately but, I haven’t been posting the recipes because I am sure you all know how to make them and what variety of smoothies exist.  I am posting this Sunset Strawberry Mango Smoothie is so yummy because of the fruit […]

Spinach and mushrooms that have been cooked in balsamic vinegar are in a while bowl with spinach and mushrooms on the right and left top side of the photo.

Spinach and Balsamic Mushroom salad

It is pretty cold, dark, and dingy outside I was in the mood to brighten up my day. This Spinach and Balsamic Mushroom salad is very simple to make and a great side dish.  A delicious combination of veggies and a splash of vinegar and not just any vinegar but […]

close up of stir fry broccoli with grated parmesan

Stir Fry Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese

Helloooo, Most of my cooking is Greek/Mediterranean/American and so it was time for a change.  I went with Asian for dinner. I love Chinese and Vietnamese food, Japanese and Thai, not really a fan.  No, that’s not true in regards to the Japanese cuisine I love their desserts.  The cheesecake […]

A bundt size Apple cake with chunks of bite size apples scattered. Garnished with powdered sugar on top.

Easy Apple Cake Recipe

Hey there foodie friends, How was your weekend? I woke up on Saturday thinking that it was time to bake.  Chocolate was definitely not a key ingredient this time around.  I had a few apples in my fruit bowl, so it was the perfect opportunity to make an Apple Cake.  […]