Mediterranean cuisine

Greek Butter Beans Gigantes cooked in ceramic cookware.

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 with peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh onions in a white bowl.

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 […]

Green bell peppers with tomatoes and aubergines stuffed with a rice filling in a large baking pan.

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 sweet dessert (Fondant) dipped in a transparent glass with ice cold water.

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 […]

Fusillii pasta combines with vegetables, herbs and tuna in a large white bowl.

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 baked in a white baking pan with spinach, herbs and cherry tomatoes.

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 […]

Spanakopita toastie cut in half and stack one on top of the other.

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 […]

various vegetables combined in a deep frying pan with rice. This easy vegetable risotto is delicious and tasty

Easy Vegetable Risotto Recipe

Hey there foodie friends, I am back with another delicious Risotto recipe a very Easy Vegetable Risotto Recipe!!.  The other day,  while I was cooking, I thought of how many bowls, plates, etc we need just to prepare one recipe.  I’m not even going to touch the pot and pan […]

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 […]