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, […]
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 […]
Hello foodie friends, If there’s one thing Greeks know, it’s filling the table with side dishes that steal the spotlight! Whether you’re hosting a cozy Christmas dinner or joining a big family feast, these Greek-inspired sides bring comfort, color, and that signature Mediterranean warmth to every plate. From vibrant veggies […]
Hey there foodie friends, Here’s the other Christmas cookie I mentioned in my last post, Greek Honey Walnut Cookies (Melomakarona). These soft, syrup-soaked cookies are the heart and soul of the holiday season. They are warm, fragrant, sticky, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. One bite and suddenly the whole house smells […]
Hey there, If there’s one thing every Greek kitchen agrees on, it’s this: the holiday season officially begins the moment the first tray of Kourabiedes and Melomakarona hits the table. The aroma alone could bring Santa down the chimney early for these delicious treats with milk. These are my holiday […]
Hey there, I am sharing my Easter cookie recipe in case you missed it and would like to try it out. 🙂 As Greek Easter approaches, it’s that time of year when we gear up for our Greek Easter Butter Cookies (Koulourakia). This year, I decided to try to experiment […]
Hey there, This is the Holiday Pilaf recipe with fruits and chestnuts, which was the side dish I prepared last year. This recipe was originally a stuffing mix for chicken or turkey, but for this Thanksgiving, I have a different stuffing recipe in mind. Maybe you would like to try […]
Hello everyone, Do you ever have those moments when you’re unsure of what you want to serve as a dessert? I’ve had a few myself and as many dessert recipes as I may know or recipes that I can find in cookbooks for some reason, I always go back to […]
Hey hey, fellow foodie friends, This Russian Potato salad (Olivier Salad) is loaded with vegetables, eggs, pickles, and creamy mayo. A salad that is popular in many countries all over the world. I also added one more ingredient to this salad. Do you want to take a guess? Beets. (Gotcha […]