Greek Lentil Soup

Greek Lentil Soup

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Greek Koulourakia Recipe

Greek Koulourakia Recipe

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Greek Pork and Celery Stew with Avgolemono Sauce – Xoirino me Selino

Greek Pork and Celery Stew with Avgolemono Sauce – Xoirino me Selino

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Traditional Greek Pasta with Caramelized Onions – Makarounes me Tskinosi

Traditional Greek Pasta with Caramelized Onions – Makarounes me Tskinosi

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Tourlou Tourlou – Greek Roasted Vegetables

Tourlou Tourlou – Greek Roasted Vegetables

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Rice Recipe (Dolmades)

Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Rice Recipe (Dolmades)

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 

Greek Stuffed Vegetables (Yemista) with Ground Turkey and Rice

Greek Stuffed Vegetables (Yemista) with Ground Turkey and Rice

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Greek Stuffed Vegetables (Yemista) is a classic, Greek dish that’s healthy, satisfying and delicious! Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved eating stuffed vegetables. The combination of fresh herbs, ground turkey, and a perfectly cooked veggie is my 

Instant Pot Karpathian Beef Stew

Instant Pot Karpathian Beef Stew

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 If you do a Google search for “Beef Stew,” chances are high that you will get page after page of results for every type of beef stew that you can imagine. Search no longer! My Instant Pot Karpathian Beef Stew is 

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 By this time every summer, most gardens and farmers markets are overflowing with zucchini. If you have a ton of zucchini coming out of your ears like we do, and are looking for a new savory zucchini recipe to try, Kolokithokeftedes 

Soutzoukakia with Potatoes and Green Beans

Soutzoukakia with Potatoes and Green Beans

google.com, pub-7110225082283099, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Today I had the opportunity to make one of my favorite dishes, Soutzoukakia with Potatoes and Green Beans, with one of my nieces, Kaliopi. Soutzoukakia — traditional Greek meatballs — are served with potatoes or rice. For this recipe, I added