Author: foodzesty

Sweet Honey Roasted Carrots baked in a white baking pan.

Sweet Honey Roasted Carrots

Hey there foodies, Some vegetarian recipes really do know how to steal the spotlight, don’t you think? These sweet honey-roasted carrots are exactly that kind of dish. They disappear faster than anything else on the table, and every time I’m left standing there shocked, thinking, ‘Wait… didn’t I make a […]

This Vanilla and Chocolate Cake are plated on a white serving dish. Two pieces of cake cut in squares and the rest of the cake in the back.

Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Cake

Hello, There’s something so wonderfully nostalgic about a  Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Cake. The cake aroma that used to bring us running home as children, the kind where we’d hover over the counter, impatiently waiting for it to cool.  The moment I pulled this one out of the oven, it […]

Simply Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Hello everyone, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re keeping things simple this year, I’m right there with you. No endless prep, no complicated ingredients, just cozy, fuss-free side dishes that make the holiday table feel complete. These easy Thanksgiving sides bring together comforting flavors, quick techniques, and […]

The Christmas Spicy Feta Dip is plated in a round white bowl. Garnished with a piece of parsley.

Spicy Feta Dip (Tyrokafteri)

Hey there foodie friends, Are you looking to add a little something  Greek and special to your Thanksgiving table this year? Then this Spicy Feta Dip (Tyrokafteri) is it!  If you’ve ever sat down at a Greek taverna and wondered why everyone around you is happily dipping their bread. It’s […]

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Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake

Hey there foodie friends, Looking for a scrumptious pasta bake?  Here’s one for ya, a Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake. Okay, it was time for a pasta recipe, a baked one, loaded with peppers, leeks, sausages, and of course, plenty of cheese. No heavy cream here, just cheesy deliciousness.  I chose […]

Two mini cinnamon rolls one glazed with a cream cheese glaze and the other one is cut in the middle.

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Hey there foodie friends, Ok, so the American in me kicked in. And this, my foodie friends, is exactly why I found myself making Mini Cinnamon Rolls for those cozy mornings. I mean, can you really blame me? The smell of cinnamon and brown sugar swirling together in the oven […]

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Greek Cheese Bread (Tyropsomo)

Helloo, Have you ever eaten or heard of Greek Cheese Bread (Tyropsomo)?  It’s a well-known and beloved traditional bread found all over the Greece.  Granted, you can find many different versions, but the most common one is with feta cheese.  One of the cities that Tyropsomo is most famous for […]

Peanut butter and honey rolled in cocoa powder and garnished with melted chocolate. Two bies on a white plate one behind the other.

Honey Peanut Butter Bites

Hello, How is everyone? I had no idea these were even a thing! Did you? In case you didn’t either, I’m here to let you in on it. I was watching a Greek pastry chef’s show the other day when he whipped up these adorable little energy balls. And, well, […]

Greek Triangle Cheese Puffs topped with sesame seeds.

Greek Triangle Cheese Puffs

Hello fellow foodies, It’s cheese puff timeee!!!  These Greek Triangle Cheese Puffs are a classic, but this time with a twist! And I almost ate them all.  I couldn’t get enough of them, so crispy on the outside, with melted cheese on the inside, and dangerously easy to eat. You’ll […]

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 […]