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Creamy summer pasta with eggplant and tomatoes

This creamy summer pasta recipe with eggplant and tomatoes is an easy and quick dinner which captures the essence of the Mediterranean summer!

Creamy summer pasta with eggplant and tomatoes

Let’s make the best of summer, while it still lasts! And this creamy summer pasta with eggplant, tomatoes and basil captures the essence of the Mediterranean summer! With just a handful of ingredients and within a few minutes, you can make a quick and light dinner full of goodness. Just make sure you pick the freshest vegetables because these are the stars of this dish.

So, opt for the juiciest, sweetest tomatoes, a firm, shiny eggplant, and some fresh basil leaves from your garden. For those of you who don’t have the luxury of a garden – just like me – know that a small pot of basil from your local market, which you can keep near a sunny window, is probably almost the same price as a bag of fresh basil from the store. 🙂

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Greek ceremonial bread recipe (Artos)

This Greek ceremonial bread, called Artos, is usually brought to church as an offering. It’s slightly sweet and very aromatic, great for breakfast or snack.

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This Greek ceremonial bread (Artos) is scented beautifully with some spices and has just a little sweetness to make things more interesting. And needless to say, it’s one of my favorite breads (I could eat it all day!). You can eat it for breakfast with a glass of milk, or as a snack with your afternoon coffee/tea and a generous slice of cheese. And those of you with a sweet tooth, note that it’s perfect when slathered with praline or chocolate spread, though some peanut butter and jelly (or tahini and honey) will also do!…

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Spanish white bean stew with chorizo sausage

This Spanish white bean stew is a great way to eat your beans! The chorizo makes it extra warm and cozy, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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This Spanish white bean stew with chorizo sausage is so good that everyone will believe you spent hours in the kitchen! The chorizo flavors the beans so beautifully, that even the ones who don’t like beans will certainly try a tablespoon or two. And who knows, you may turn them into bean lovers!

The combination of beans and meat is very common in many countries throughout the world and I lately also used it in my Greek-Mexican Pitacos recipe (I’m talking about some delicious minced beef and beans tacos made with pita bread!)….

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Vegan olive oil cake (Fanouropita) with tahini ganache

This easy vegan olive oil cake (Fanouropita) is one of the most tender and moist cakes ever! The chocolate-tahini ganache takes it over the top!

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Making a delicious, tender and moist cake from scratch doesn’t have to be difficult and frustrating. It should be easy and fun! So why not make this traditional vegan Greek cake known as Fanouropita?

This Fanouropita is one of the most tender, fluffy, flavorful, and moist cakes ever! I can’t say for sure that it’s the lack of eggs, the orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible!), the olive oil, or the combination of all the above but this cake manages to stay soft and very moist for a lot of days!

You could say this is a Greek sheet cake. Contrary to most American sheet cakes which are rectangular, most Greek one layer cakes are round, probably because round pans are more popular. But ultimately, the shape of this cake really doesn’t matter because it’s so easy to make, it almost feels like cheating. In fact, you’ll only need a bowl and a whisk!…

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Easy Moroccan chickpea stew

Wondering what to make for dinner? This delicious Moroccan chickpea stew is an easy and healthy meal rich in protein and fiber.

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This Moroccan chickpea stew is an easy and healthy dinner, rich in plant-based protein and fiber. Using dried chickpeas makes this recipe cheaper, plus you know exactly what you’re eating and you don’t have to worry about preservatives and other additives. Having said that, if you’re in a hurry, using good quality canned chickpeas will make your life easier and you’ll be able to bring food to the table in less than 30 minutes. :-)…

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