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Spinach and rice with herbs in a white bowl, along with a slice of lemon on the top left hand corner. The backsplash is a light green kitchen towel.

Greek Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Hey friends, Greek Spinach and Rice, otherwise known as Spanakorizo, is the ultimate comfort food. I mean, seriously, it doesn’t get more Greek than this! It’s one of those humble, everyday dishes that brings together simple ingredients most deliciously.  Packed with leafy spinach, generously poured olive oil (because let’s be […]

A few Air Fryer Spring rolls cut in half and placed one on top of each other. In the background there is a small white bowl of dipping sauce.

Homemade Mini Spring Rolls

Hey foodie friends, Homemade Mini Spring Rolls are so good!! I remember the first time I had Chinese food; I was about eight, and it was on Steinway Street in Astoria.  Growing up in NYC in the 1970s, there was always a wide range of international cuisines.   My family […]

crushed potatoes in a cast iron surrounded by rosemary and garlic cloves. The cast iron is placed on a blue kitchen towel.

Crunchy Roasted Crushed Potatoes

Hello foodie friends, I’ve been meaning to make this Crunchy, Roasted Crushed Potatoes recipe for a while now.  I’m not sure why it to me so long, but I finally got around to it.  I found potatoes that were about the same size. No, they are not baby potatoes, so […]

A creamy cucumber salad loaded with vegetables and a creamy greek yogurt dressing.

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt

Hello foodie friends, Looking for a tasty vegetarian salad or dip? This Creamy Cucumber and Greek Yogurt salad made with balsamic vinegar and dill is refreshing and flavorful. The crisp cucumber adds a cool crunch, while the slightly creamy Greek yogurt gives a smooth, rich texture. Adding balsamic vinegar enhances […]

This a quick avocado dip placed in the center of a serving dish. The dip is in a white bowl and chips are scattered generously around the dip.

Quick Avocado Dip

      Hello there, As we head towards St. Patrick’s Day I wanted to make a quick and festive green appetizer.  I had a few ripe avocados on hand so I made this Quick Avocado Dip that’s so simple you won’t believe it.  This 3-ingredient avocado dip is the […]

frozen mixed vegetables in a pan sauté with butter and minced garlic.

Garlic Herb Butter Vegetable

Hey there, Growing up in a Greek household, fresh or frozen veggies were on the table at each meal.  So, I continued the tradition and I always have fresh vegetables or two bags of frozen vegetables in my freezer. This Garlic Herb Butter Vegetable recipe is a mix of vegetables […]

Honey Lemon Yogurt Dip in a white bowl garnished with chopped dill in the middle. In the background you can find brocolli floret and chopped carrots on a white plate with a checkered kitchen green and white towel.

Honey Lemon Yogurt Dip

Hey there foodie friends, It’s time to start up the BBQ and chop up those fresh vegetables. Veggies and fruits are some of our favorite snacks, but that’s not all, so are dips, especially refreshing dips like this Honey Lemon Yogurt Dip that I am sharing with you.  This is […]

this garlic roasted beetroot salad has chopped lettuce, crumbled feta cheese and a delicious lemon mustard dressing.

Garlic Roasted Beetroot with Feta

Hey there, Are you a fan of beetroot? If so, you will love this Garlic-Roasted Beetroot with Feta cheese salad. It is a healthy, very flavorful, satisfying dish.  March means we are slowly heading into the Spring season,  and of course, salad season, so what better way to kickstart the […]

Spinach, Fennel cheese pies on parchment paper. One of the triangles is cut in half. One placed on top of each other.

Spinach Fennel Feta Triangles

Hey there fellow foodie friends, Spanakopitakia with fennel this time.  Have you ever added Fennel to your meals?  If not here is your chance with these Spinach Fennel Feta Triangles.  Much like the traditional Greek Spinach pie recipe with a twist.  These tasty spinach triangles have cheese, herbs, and green […]

The Creamy Beetrood Salad has cubed beetroot, with cream cheese and greek yogurts combined and placed in a white bowl. On the left hand side you will find a small spatoula

Creamy Beetroot Salad

Helloooo, Beets are vegetables that you either love or hate.  I’m one of those people who sometimes love them but sometimes I really don’t like them until I found this recipe.   Adding cream cheese and Greek yogurt to this beetroot salad gives this salad a light taste and makes it […]