Recipes from A to Z
Mussels in Tomato and Feta Sauce
In Greek menus, this dish appears in the Appetizers section under the name Midia Saganaki. It was...
Chicken with Orzo Pasta
Second time's the charm! That's the saying, but I believe it's experience, not luck, that leads us...
Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Kotopoulo Lemonato, a simple recipe picked up during my too-short vacation in Greece (Lefkada). An...
Vitello Tonnato
Veal with tuna sauce is an Italian appetizer, ideal for hot summer days. Cold slices of veal poached...
Apricot Jam with Pistachios
My latest gourmet jam is a fantastic combination. Try it paired with a creamy cheese (Brie for...
Blueberry Pound Cake
A fluffy pound cake with no baking powder needed. Soft, even crumb. The batter is made with just 5...
Yogurt with Fruit and Seeds
The healthy little jar.
Lemon Pound Cake
Syrup-soaked lemon pound cake: fresh and aromatic. It was a gift for our friends Adriana and Alex,...
Beef and Cheese Sandwich
Something to go with beer.
Avocado and Shrimp Toast
Something to go with wine.
Eggplant Pizza
This weekend I tested a new pizza dough - Jim Lahey's no-knead dough. I was craving an eggplant...
Stuffed Peppers with Meat and Bulgur
Let's test this year's tomato paste with some stuffed peppers, which I wanted to be the equivalent...
Tomato Sauce (Bulion)
Salaj-style tomato sauce. It's a flavorful tomato sauce without preservatives, waiting to be used in...
Cream of Corn Soup
A quick cream soup made with fresh corn, paired perfectly with a cheesy quesadilla.
Hanger Steak with Piperade
Don't be intimidated by the names of the two components on the plate. Piperade is a French pepper...
Meatballs with Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Oh, if I could only send you the smell of this pot along with the picture!
Eggplant Rolls with Cheese in Tomato Sauce
Yesterday I promised you some recipes with Greek-style tomato sauce. This is the first idea. It's a...
Greek-Style Tomato Sauce
What makes tomato sauce different from one country to another? The seasoning.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Feta
Today I'm tempting you with something simple, quick and tasty... ready in just 15 minutes. And this...
Zucchini Rolls with Spicy Cheese
Some time ago Bogdan Pavel sent me the recipe for tirokafteri, a very delicious spicy feta cream. To...
Spinach and Artichoke Gratin
This warm, creamy, and healthy appetizer is very quick to prepare. Just make sure to toast plenty of...
Spaghetti with Clams
I'm starting to miss the sea...
Eggplant Pizza
Pizza without dough? Absolutely. See how quickly these ingenious "pizza" slices are prepared.
Meat Cubes with Eggplant Puree
The Sultan's Delight (Hünkar Beğendi) ;)