Easy, approachable meals from my table to yours
Boiled Leafy Greens or Horta Vrasta in Greek are a staple in Greek cuisine and a popular side dish. This simple to make recipe is served dressed with good olive oil and lemon juice for a healthy, nutritious dish. Growing up in a Greek home, horta was something that was […]
This recipe for Greek Green Beans or Fasolakia involves cooking green beans and potatoes until tender in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil and fresh herbs. As far as classic Greek dishes go, this recipe for fasolakia or Greek green beans is definitely up there with the most […]
Greek Olive Oil Cookies or Koulourakia Ladiou are easy to make and sure to disappear quickly! These vegan cookies are flavoured with cinnamon and orange and perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee! If you are in search for the perfect dunkable cookie to dip into your Greek coffee, […]
Gemista are Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes (and other vegetables) that are filled with rice and fresh herbs and baked in a tomato sauce. This classic Greek dish can be made with ground meat or without for a vegan option. Visit any Greek restaurant whether in Greece or abroad, and […]
Hortopita is a traditional Greek filo pie that is stuffed with a variety of leafy greens and fresh herbs. This savory pie is made with a homemade, crispy filo and it can be made with or without feta for a vegetarian or vegan dish that is sure to please! Of […]
This traditional Greek Dolmades recipe makes the most delicious, tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and fresh herbs. They can be made vegetarian or with ground meat for a delicious appetizer. If you a lover of Greek cuisine, than you have surely tried dolmades. Dolmades or Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves […]
Creating a delicious Vegetarian Mezze Platter is easy to do and makes the best kind of appetizer or light meal. I’ll show you how to create an amazing meatless mezze platter, including all the essentials of a mezze spread. I’ve included a recipe for a simple mezze platter and a […]
Keftedakia (Greek meatballs) are juicy, flavourful meatballs that are made with aromatic fresh herbs. This staple in Greek cuisine is perfect as an appetizer (or mezze) or made into a meal. Keftedakia (pronounced keh-fteh-tha-key-a) are Greek comfort food at its best. These fried little meatballs are a popular component in […]
This Tirokafteri or Spicy Greek Feta Dip is creamy, spicy and so delicious. This quick and easy spread requires only 5 ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to come together! It is the perfect addition to a mezze platter. Tirokafteri, also called htipiti, is a feta-based dip that is popular […]
This simple but delicious Greek Lentil Soup recipe (Fakes) is incredibly easy to make, nutritious and vegan too. This traditional soup uses pantry staples to make a healthy, hearty meal the whole family can enjoy. I’m probably in the minority here, but as a kid I adored this Greek Lentil […]