Mediterranean Food Blog
It’s that time again! Just like last year with the top 10 recipes of 2017, the first post of 2019 will be a list with the most viewed recipes on the blog for the year to pass.
But first, I want to wish each and every one of you a happy new year with lots of joy, fulfillment, and good food! 🙂
OK, let’s start!
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So… Who’s up for some easy, healthy, decadent, and fudgy chocolate truffle bliss balls? I still don’t know how to categorize these little guys, because they’re not exactly chocolate truffles – you know, those irresistible ganache balls made with chocolate and heavy cream, and maybe a brave amount of liquor – but at the same time, they’re so much better than what I expected them to be!
I first made them because I wanted a healthy pick-me-up for my afternoons, but I could easily serve them for dessert because their texture, taste,
If you know any Greeks, then you’ve probably heard of Stifado. Stifado is a traditional Greek beef stew with LOTS of onions which lend great depth of flavor and a subtle sweetness that makes it irresistible. Sometimes it’s made with baby onions or pearl onions, and other times it’s made with regular sliced onions. I actually prefer it with regular sliced onions because they caramelize much better but pearl onions make it look more pretty and festive. But, tradition is not very strict in this case and also this stew will taste delicious no matter what type of onions you choose!
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Panettone is a sweet Italian bread usually made for Christmas or New Year. Most Panettone recipes require one or even two days of preparation because you have to make a starter and feed it every so often for the yeast to develop. This here is an easier recipe, one you can make in one day with minimum effort but maximum results. But be aware: the vanilla and citrus zest, combined with the buttery scent of the dough will make your kitchen smell amazing! And in case you want a second dessert for your Christmas table, you should definitely consider making this Xmas scented cake with fluffy vanilla buttercream :-)…
This easy sugar cookies recipe with olive oil is simple and straightforward. You cream the fat with the sugar, add one egg and then gently mix the flour. Since it’s made with half olive oil and half butter it will get creamy without much effort, and when I make it I don’t even use my mixer. I just use a bowl and a whisk. Note that these cookies are not meant to be soft (if you want a soft, gooey cookie I strongly recommend you try these chewy tahini and olive oil chocolate chunk cookies, which can also be made vegan) but you should bake them all the way through until they become crispy and your kitchen starts to smell heavenly….
