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Greek Green bean stew with potatoes, carrots and herbs in a white bowl.

Green Bean Stew (Fasolakia)

Hello everyone, Green beans, how to cook green beans boiled or steamed, that’s what pops into our mind.  Sometimes it’s fine to eat beans that way but there is another way of cooking Green Beans: the Greek way.  This Green Bean Stew (Fasolakia) is prepared with flat green beans braised […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spinach and mushrooms that have been cooked in balsamic vinegar are in a while bowl with spinach and mushrooms on the right and left top side of the photo.

Spinach and Balsamic Mushroom salad

It is pretty cold, dark, and dingy outside I was in the mood to brighten up my day. This Spinach and Balsamic Mushroom salad is very simple to make and a great side dish.  A delicious combination of veggies and a splash of vinegar and not just any vinegar but […]

close up of stir fry broccoli with grated parmesan

Stir Fry Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese

Helloooo, Most of my cooking is Greek/Mediterranean/American and so it was time for a change.  I went with Asian for dinner. I love Chinese and Vietnamese food, Japanese and Thai, not really a fan.  No, that’s not true in regards to the Japanese cuisine I love their desserts.  The cheesecake […]