Mediterranean cuisine

Greek rice pudding dessert in a transparent small bowl garnished with cinnamon powder.

Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)

Hello everyone, It’s dessert time, and I thought I would start with this simple but tasty, creamy Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) . My mom has been making Greek Rice pudding ever since I can remember, a delicious pudding with a whole bunch of cinnamon. Each spoonful is so tasty, and […]

Pasta combined with Greek Bolognes sauce in a black round bowl with grated unsalted greek cheese.

Greek Bolognese Pasta Recipe

Hey hey, Here’s what I find interesting everyone knows what Moussaka is, but not Pastitsio, or this Greek Bolognese Pasta (Makaronia me Kima).  Keep in mind that both are up there in the top 5 of the most found recipes in Greek households. This Greek Bolognese Pasta Recipe is one […]

fresh figs with a block of feta cheese in a white baking pan. Cooked with olive oil, honey and thyme.

Roasted Figs and Feta Cheese

Hi there, This is a stunning  Roasted Figs and Feta Cheese appetizer prepared with freshly baked figs and feta cheese.  The fresh figs melt and the texture is smooth and tasty like warm jam.  Combining that with baked feta cheese will blow you out of this world.  I’ve tossed the […]

A greek vegetarian spinach and rice recipe in a white bowl. The backsplash a linen light blue kitchen towel. On the top left hand corner there is a piece of rye bread and on the top right hand side there is a fork.

Greek Spinach and Rice recipe

Hey there, Are you seeking a vegetarian recipe that contains ingredients such as let’s say Spinach and rice?  Then try this Greek Spinach and Rice recipe is? Well, it’s a delicious dish made with ingredients that are full of flavor. This Greek Spinach and Rice recipe is a vegetarian, vegan […]

Potatoes with skin cut into halves and roasted in spices. In a large white baking pan and sprinkling olive oil onto the potatoes after they have been roasted.

Easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Hello everyone, After having a festive Easter with a huge variety of dishes, it was time to return to simple eating.  I found potatoes in my pantry and went for this delicious and simple Easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes recipe.  It is one of the easiest recipes to make, throw all […]

Lentil salad with red, and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a white bowl. The backdrop is a checkered tablecloth with a few slices of lemons, cherry tomatoes scatters around the bowl.

Lentil and Bell Pepper Salad

Hello, I’ve read somewhere that Summer is the season for salads.  Do you believe that is true? I don’t think that is true.  This Lentil and Bell Peppers Salad is eaten all year round just because it’s so good.  Did you know that Lentils do not need to be soaked […]

A traditional Ionion greek dip made with feta cheese trimmings and mizithra cheese in a white bowl. Garnished with a few pieces of parsley. There is a small white spoon on the top right hand side of the bowl. A red grilled peppers was also added to this dip to give it a reddish orange color.

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip (Prentza)

Hey there, This Spicy Feta Cheese Dip  (Prentza) recipe is also known as Tyrokafteri.   On the island of Cefalonia, the local name is Prentza and not Tyrokafteri,  prepared with the trimming (leftover) of a spicy feta cheese left in the barrel and Mizithra cheese a soft unsalted cheese. If you […]

Three greek sausages and cubed shaped potatoes in a cold cast iron pan. On the right top hand side mustard in a small white bowl. The backdrop is a light blue linen kitchen towel.

Air-Fryer Sausages and Potatoes

Hello, Have you ever had one of those days where nothing comes to mind as to what to prepare for dinner?  If you like one-pan meals try this Air-Fryer Sausages and Potatoes recipe. This sausage and potato meal is a quick recipe that can be made and put on your […]

Black-Eyed Pea mixed letteuce, fresh spring oinion, sliced carrots in a while bowl. Backdrop is a green cotten towel. On the right two wooden salad servers and on the left top side olive oil and red vinegar dressing.

Greek Black Eyed Pea Salad

Hey there foodie friends, This Greek Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a bowl filled with Spring colors.  I made this delicious simple Black-Eyed Pea Salad as a side dish.  Since we are fasting before our Greek Easter in May I wanted a versatile salad on our table. This Vegetarian and Vegan […]

potato and egg omelet baked in a cast iron pan. In the background a checkered breakfast towel in red and white

Potato Egg Omelet recipe

Hello everyone, This first post of 2024 is a Potato Egg Omelet recipe,  with very few ingredients making this an ideal quick meal.  I haven’t been cooking much so I thought I would start with a meal that takes under 30 minutes to prepare.  There is an abundance of Potato […]