Hey hey, Normally, these Greek White Beans and Vegetables are all cooked in a pot. I wanted to experiment, so I gave my Instant Pot a break and tossed those beans and veggies straight into a terracotta (ceramic baking pan) and into the oven. (We had a few days of […]
Hey there, Lentil fan or not? Okay, if you are, I will say this: lentils don’t get the love they deserve. Sure, we have a bunch of lentil variations but let’s be honest for a sec… how often do you cook with lentils? I mean, they’re always there, sitting patiently […]
Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Spanakorizo (Spinach and Rice Recipe) is a big-time favorite in my house. It’s one of those Greek comfort foods that never lets you down. It has simple ingredients and loads of flavor, and it tastes even better the next day (if there […]
Hello everyone, This Greek Tubettini Pasta salad is bright, fresh, and perfect for when you want something quick, tasty. Doesn’t the name sound fun? I think it does 🙂 Anyway, this pasta and vegetable salad brings that classic Greek flavor we all know and love, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, […]
Hey there, Last month, I posted a similar recipe to this Crispy Roasted Beer Potatoes, with a Greek-ish twist. But I switched things up this time and used a dark brown beer. I used Guinness beer, and, wow, what a difference it made!! I was so curious and tempted to […]
Hey fellow foodies, Have you ever stared at a bag of peas? I do that sometimes, wondering what on earth to do with them. Sure, boiling is the easiest and fastest way out, but geeeez, that’s a little boring, right? The good news? Well, Greek cuisine has many tasty ways […]
Hey there, foodie friends, A few days ago, I came across some beautiful tomatoes and peppers that were just perfect for making my Gemista (stuffed vegetables) recipe. Gemista, or Yemista, which means “filled” in Greek, is a traditional dish with vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and sometimes eggplants or zucchinis, […]
Hey there friends, Are you craving something comforting and packed with Mediterranean flavors? Don’t worry, I gotcha. This Greek Orzo and Mushroom Risotto is what you need. Instead of traditional rice, I used orzo. which soaks up all the rich flavor from the mushrooms and vegetable broth. Besides the fact […]
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 […]
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 […]