Hello foodies, One dish that was always on our table at least once a week was this Rice Pilaf with Yogurt dish. Rice Pilaf and Yogurt is basically just two components combined together for a quick meal. We always had rice in our pantry and Greek yogurt was definitely in […]
Mediterranean cuisine
Greek Spiral Cheese Pie
Hey there foodie friends, Greeks love pies, that being Cheese pie, Spinach pie, Ham and Cheese pie, and Leek pie. With so many variations of shapes and sizes of pies, I’ve lost count. This pie is a Greek Spiral Cheese Pie recipe made with feta cheese with the exception of […]
Baked Feta Cheese Pasta
Hello, This Baked Feta Cheese Pasta recipe reminds me of Greece. It seems that this recipe went viral on TikTok a while back I am not sure when to be exact but it popped up when I was scrolling on TikTok. It’s a very simple recipe and you don’t need […]
Greek Butter Beans (Gigantes)
Hello foodies, Do you know what Greek Butter Beans are? Greek Butter Beans are large Lima beans which in Greek are called Gigantes. Greek Butter Beans- Gigantes are a traditional Greek dish cooked in tomato sauce and with fresh ingredients. This is a recipe that can be eaten all year […]
Mediterranean Seafood and Orzo Salad
Hey there, This Mediterranean Seafood and Orzo Salad is a super easy and light recipe to prepare for lunch. Served cold with a simple drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice dressing. If you don’t like lemon juice in a salad then add Balsamic vinegar. (that’s what I did) I […]
Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Gemista)
Hiiii, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far with summer BBQs and cooking up delicious Greek/Mediterranean food. Here is another classic recipe to add to your summer table Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Gemista) is the staple of Greek food during the summer. Juicy tomatoes burst with flavor […]
Greek Vanilla Submarine Dessert (Ypovrechio)
Hiiii, If you’ve visited Greece during the summer you may have tried this classic Greek Vanilla Submarine Dessert (Ypovrechio). What is a Greek Vanilla Submarine Dessert, well it’s Vanilla Fondant. It’s a spoonful of Fondant submerged in a glass long or short of very cold water. The name submarine sounds […]
Fusilli Pasta with Tuna Salad
Hey there foodie friends, Hot weather = refreshing food and what will do the trick it’s this bowl of Fusilli Pasta with Tuna salad. This recipe is prepared in just a few minutes with the ingredients that we already have at home. I started by boiling the pasta a day […]
Black eyed peas with spinach
Hey there, This Black-eyed peas with spinach recipe are essential for the summer table. If you’re looking to add healthy dishes to your table then try this recipe. Spinach, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and juice what a combination as one of my favorite Italian chef Gennaro Condalto always says “Oh […]
Greek Spanakopita Toastie
Hey there foodie friends, Ok, so here’s a new version of how to eat Spanakopita. If you don’t know what Spanakopita is it’s Spinach with Feta cheese and a whole bunch of fresh delicious herbs. Spanakopita is traditionally made with Greek phyllo dough sheets or phyllo dough either with homemade […]