Tyropitakia – phyllo triangles stuffed with feta & herbs
One of me favorite Greek recipes, Tyropitakia – Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Feta and Herbs are one of the most popular Greek meze items, a great party snack and a great buffet item. Kids love them! The combination of tangy Greek feta, mint and olive oil wrapped up in crispy golden phyllo pastry is timeless […]
Greek Cheese Pie – Tyropita with Feta Cheese
Bruschetta with Whipped Feta and Roasted Florina Peppers
Bruschetta with whipped feta and roasted Florina peppers is a delicious and easy meze to make any time of the year. You can grill bell peppers instead of the long, thick-fleshed Florina peppers, which may be hard to find outside of Greece. As for the feta, there are a few things to know about the […]
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Tomatoes and Basil
This grilled mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil attests to how delicious the simple flavors of a Mediterranean summer can be. It's a classic Mediterranean diet recipe and great quick snack. I make a meal of this, using great Greek tomatoes and basil from my garden and serving this classic grilled cheese sandwich with a […]
Fresh Pea Fava with Ouzo and Feta on Toast
This Greek recipe for fresh pea fava with ouzo and feta on toast is fun and nutritious, and it takes its inspiration from classic Greek fava, the yellow split pea puree that’s a favorite Greek meze. Mashed fresh peas taste so grassy and lively and their green color, enhanced with health-giving Greek extra virgin olive […]
Egg Salad Sandwich Pita Wrap with Greek Yogurt and Avocado
I love a great egg salad sandwich! This one, mixed with ripe avocado, extra virgin Greek olive oil, Greek yogurt, and herbs, and served either as a sandwich on whole grain bread or nestled in a classic pita wrap makes for an easy breakfast, brunch, lunch or quick dinner option, a brown-bag gem, and a […]
Tahini Pie with Phyllo and Walnuts
Try these delicious Lenten tahini filo pastries.
Orange Crush Greek Yogurt Smoothie
If anyone remembers and loves the flavors of a creamsicle, that classic 1960s ice cream pop sold off of carts on the street you’ll love this orange crush Greek yogurt smoothie! Easy to make, healthy to boot, it’s the perfect quick Mediterranean diet meal on the go. Greek yogurt adds a delicious tartness and creaminess, […]
Mushroom Clafoutis With Chives
WHAT IS A CLAFOUTIS? It’s essentially a batter pudding, usually with fruits. The term originates from the French verb clafir, that means “to fill” referring to the part of the process that happens after the fruits are arranged on a buttered baking dish, the pan is filled with eggy batter. It’s best enjoyed warm -it’s […]
Kiwi blueberry smoothie
BLUEBERRY AND KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Blueberries are a good source of fiber, a good source of Vitamin C, and contain various vitamins and minerals. They have the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids appear to be the berries’ antioxidant with the most significant effect. Kiwis are remarkably high in vitamin C, an […]
Alevropita – Batter Pie with Feta
Alevropita, literally "flour" pie, is one of many Greek recipes for batter-and-cheese pies that are traditional in the Greek kitchen. They are sometimes called lazy pies because they are basically easy and don't need much skill to make! They are very common Greek recipes in northern Greece.
Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
ROLLED OATS 101 Rolled oats are lightly processed whole-grain food. Traditionally, they are made from oat groats that have been unhulled and steamed, before being rolled into flat flakes under big rollers and then preserved by being lightly toasted.