A staple of Mediterranean cuisine is also one of my favorites: Greek Lentil Soup. This savory dish of legumes and vegetables is a lenten staple in most Greek households. It’s also an easy weeknight dish, and the perfect leftover meal to take to work for …
Greeks are famous for our love of sweets and coffee. One of the most simple pleasures is the enjoyment of a delicious, freshly brewed cup of coffee and a small plate of Greek koulourakia (translated, “little cookies”). Sweet, with a bright citrus flavor, and crunchy, …
Every summer, my family and I plant a small vegetable garden in our backyard. Our favorite veggies to grow are tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet banana peppers, green peppers, and zucchini. We always plant a mixture of grape, big boy, and yellow tomatoes. San Marzano Tomatoes, Where …
One of my all-time favorite Greek desserts has to be traditional Greek loukoumades! I know, I know — you’re probably thinking, “what about baklava?!?” Yes, I love baklava, too, but — there’s nothing like the feeling and taste of biting into a honey soaked, cinnamon …
Once the weather turns cold, I find myself reaching for tried and true comfort foods. There’s nothing like a delicious, hot stew or a one-pot casserole dish to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. Greek Pork and Celery Stew with Avgolemono Sauce is …
On this first day of April, midway through Lent, I had a craving for a delicious, traditional Karpathian dish — Traditional Greek Pasta, or Makarounes me Tskinosi. This tasty, meat-free dish features cavatelle pasta and sweet yellow onions, caramelized in olive oil and butter, and …
“Mom!!??! What’s for dinner?” If you’re like me, you hear that every single day! And, if you’re like me, most days you need something that’s not complicated and can be ready in thirty minutes or less. Easy One-Pot Shrimp and Rice is the answer. It’s a …
A staple food in most Greek households, Tourlou Tourlou (meaning “all mixed up”) is our version of the French ratatouille dish. An assortment of fresh vegetables — eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, green beans, onion, garlic, and crushed tomato, this dish is sure to knock your socks …
If I were asked what one dessert reminds me of Christmas time during my childhood, I would immediately answer “Kourambiedes“!!! I don’t know if it’s the crumbly shortbread cookie, the mound of sweet confectioners sugar, of the combination of the two, but Kourambiedes are a …
Affectionately referred to in our home as “little bundles of heaven,” Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Rice (also known in Greek as “Dolmades”) are a classic Greek side dish/appetizer. They’re made with rice, onion, spearmint, and dill, (ground meat is optional) and rolled …