Fanouropita, a Vegan Spice Cake with Olive Oil & Nuts
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Baking a Cake for a Saint
BAKING A CAKE FOR A SAINT One of the most endearing aspects of Greek cooking is the tradition of food as symbolism or as an offering, specific dishes prepared to commemorate specific holidays or saints. We bake Christopsomo, or “Christ’s Bread” on Christmas, St Basil’s bread, Vassilopita, on New Year’s Day, the name day of […]
No-Cook Taboule Salad with Tomatoes and Greek Yogurt
Enjoy this easy, delicious, light but filling salad that needs no cooking and is brimming with flavor and health. Bulgur is the base for taboule. I’ve added a touch of cinnamon and lemon zest to perk the flavor profile up, and Greek yogurt dressing, optional, for a little extra refreshing touch. To find some of […]
Roasted Apricot Chicken Marinated in Greek Yogurt
An easy, delicious Sunday lunch or weeknight dinner. Greek yogurt helps tenderize the chicken. I sweeten up the apricots with some Greek raisins, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.