Helllooo, Greek Cornbread Breakfast Muffins are simple, golden, slightly sweet, and every time I bake them, I’m instantly transported back to my childhood kitchen. My mom used to make cornbread muffins often, especially on weekends. I can still picture her pulling the warm tray out of the oven. The tops […]
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Greek Style Spagetti Bolognese
Hey, hey my foodies friends, There are dishes that feel like home, no matter where you grew up. And this Greek Style Spaghetti Bolognese is one of them. But in Greek kitchens, this classic comfort food takes on a personality of its own. It’s richer, warmer, and full of Mediterranean […]
Traditional Greek Lagana Bread
Hello everyone, Certain foods mark the beginning of something meaningful, and for Greeks, Traditional Greek Lagana Bread is one of them. This flatbread is simple; the sesame‑covered flatbread appears once a year, and always on the same day. Clean Monday this year arrives on February 23rd. Lagana isn’t just bread, […]
Greek Chicken Orzo Giouvetsi
Hello, 🙂 Ok, so here’s the deal with this recipe: chicken, orzo (small pasta), Greek food boom! If you have both ingredients at home, then go ahead and start cooking. This Greek Chicken and Orzo Giouvetsi is one of those dishes that is comforting. This version is lighter and super […]
Valentine’s Strawberry Cheesecake Tubes
Hey there, I was seriously struggling to come up with a title for these delicious little treats, so I finally gave up. Valentine’s Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Tubes was the best I could do. I know, I know it’s not glamorous,… but it’s so accurate. (They are way too large to […]
Greek Spanakorizo (Spinach – Rice)
Hello everyone, This Greek Spanakorizo (Spinach – Rice) is a recipe that I post at least once a year. Since we’ve all eaten so much over the holidays, most of us are now most likely eating a bit healthier. And honestly, Spanakorizo could not come at a better time, a […]
Easy Orzo Tuna Salad
Hey foodie friends, Salads are eaten in Greece all year round, and in my home. Each season has its own special salad that we add to the table. Here’s an example: This Easy Orzo and Tuna Salad. Simple and so delicious! Orzo (or kritharaki, as we call it in Greek) […]
Kalo Mina – Good Month
Hello everyone, So as we welcome a new month, I’m wishing you all health, warmth, and many moments of joy, as difficult as the situations are around the world. May February bring lighter days, comforting food, and fresh energy to your kitchens and homes. Kalo Mina, everyone. 🙂 Sophie […]
Easy Moist Coconut Cake
Hiii!, I was craving something with coconut in it. I was tired of the syrupy traditional Greek cakes and cookies that we had over the holidays. As I was searching for something in my pantry, I found coconut flakes. I had some coconut flakes leftover from some cookies I had […]
Greek Style Spanakopita Dip
Hello there, If there’s one Greek dish that never fails to disappear first at the table, it’s spanakopita. That crispy phyllo, the creamy feta, the spinach, the herbs… And while I will never say no to a proper slice of spanakopita, sometimes you want all those flavors without the rolling […]