Blog Recipes

Greek fried zucchini chips recipe (crispy & vegan)

Fried zucchini chips is a popular appetizer usually served at Greek taverns during summer. Learn the trick to make the crispiest, crunchiest chips ever, at home!

Roasted chickpeas (oven and air fryer directions)

Are you tired of roasted chickpeas that end up soft, mushy and not crunchy? With oven and air fryer directions, plus 4 variations (salt, spicy, BBQ, sweet granola) this recipe gives you the crunchiest chickpeas ever!

Cucumber tomato salad

Healthy cucumber with tomato salad loaded with Mediterranean ingredients like olive oil, vinegar (not balsamic!) and oregano. Pair it with falafel and many other dishes.

Pistachio ice cream recipe with natural flavoring (no churn)

Made with 15% real pistachios and natural flavoring to enhance the pistachio taste, this is the best no-churn pistachio ice cream recipe! If you're using whole pistachio nuts, you'll need a blender. But if you use natural pistachio butter instead, you can skip the blender entirely.

Tahini Sauce (Easy Recipe)

Make this healthy tahini sauce (aka lemon tahini dressing) to add creaminess and taste to your falafel, wraps and salads. It's so easy and delicious you're gonna love it!

Fluffy lemon cake recipe from scratch with lemon glaze

Follow this foolproof recipe for how to make fluffy lemon cake from scratch. This moist cake is made with oil instead of butter and has an easy lemon glaze. It's baked in a classic bundt pan but you can also use a regular round cake pan.

How to make Tahini (plus a tahini spread recipe)

Homemade tahini is made from whole or hulled sesame seeds. It's easy to make from scratch and you can use it in many healthy sauce recipes, spreads, even cookies and desserts!

Homemade pizza sauce recipe with canned tomatoes

Simple Italian pizza sauce made from scratch. Use canned San Marzano tomatoes for the best taste and make a double batch to have in a jar for another time. Also suitable for pasta!

Tsoureki – Greek Easter Bread

Easy recipe for Tsoureki with sweetened condensed milk. Tsoureki is a Greek Easter bread similar to Brioche or Challah with a soft, stringy texture and amazing taste!

Greek Taramasalata (Traditional Fish Roe Dip)

Ever tried making a taramasalata at home, only to end up with a dip that's too salty or not creamy enough? You're not alone! Crafting this traditional Greek fish roe dip can be tricky, but with a few simple tweaks, you can avoid common pitfalls and create a perfect, silky taramosalata every time. In this post, I'll share some expert tips and fixes for the most frequent mistakes, ensuring this meze dish is always a hit.

Creamy cucumber salad (yogurt + miso dressing)

This creamy cucumber salad recipe with an easy dressing is full of healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, miso paste, dill and olive oil. It's simple but very satisfying!

Homemade almond butter

Learn how to make almond butter (raw or roasted) with just almonds and a few optional ingredients for the best taste! It's a healthy snack everyone loves and can be used in many recipes (list below)

2020's most popular Mediterranean recipes

These are the Mediterranean recipes from the blog you loved the most and searched for the most for the year 2020

Lemon Possets (lemon & lime flavor)

Follow this lemon possets recipe for an amazing, easy and quick dessert. It's served in individual glasses with fresh fruit like raspberries, blueberries and chopped peaches.

White Russian Recipe (+ a vegan option)

The white Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, Kahlua (coffee liqueur), and cream. It's the cousin of the black Russian and it became famous after The Big Lebowski movie

Falafel recipe (all the secrets)

Fried or baked, falafel is made from ground chickpeas and can be a delicious part of your dinner or a filling snack. Read below all the secrets for perfect falafel every time.

Vanilla Sugar Recipe (strong like store-bought)

Learn how to make vanilla sugar using real vanilla beans and elevate all your dessert recipes and baked goods with pure vanilla flavor. 1 tablespoon of this homemade vanilla bean sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

How to make Pita Bread

Recipe for homemade pita bread, plus a simple trick to make it with or without pockets. Pita bread from scratch requires simple ingredients and can also be used for pita chips or pizzas.

10-minute acai bowl recipe (with acai powder or puree)

Learn how to make a thick acai bowl with acai powder or frozen acai puree in less than 10 minutes. With many topping ideas for the best breakfast or healthy snack.

Homemade hummus recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade hummus with tahini and serve it as a dip or spread with plenty of pita bread. Plus, all the secrets to make hummus smooth and creamy

Greek Chickpea Salad Recipe (Garbanzo Bean Salad)

This healthy Greek chickpea salad (Garbanzo bean salad) with rice and corn is one of those chickpea recipes you'll make on repeat. It's vegan, gluten-free with a simple Mediterranean-style dressing.

What is Greek coffee and how to make it (Recipe)

Greek coffee is a traditional brew with a rich flavor and thick texture, made from finely ground coffee beans that settle at the bottom of the cup. Curious about how to make Greek coffee like a pro? Just follow my easy, expert tips and bring the authentic taste of Greece right to your home.

Basic focaccia bread recipe

This is an easy recipe for basic focaccia bread. I like mine with caramelized onion and olives on top, but you can customize the toppings to your liking or leave it plain.

Easy cucumber salad recipe

This cucumber salad recipe with red onion and an easy dressing with olive oil and red wine vinegar is a healthy Greek side dish perfect for every occasion.

15+1 Valentine's Day Recipes

From appetizer to dessert, a romantic dinner should be easy, healthy-ish, and delicious. In this article you'll find some ideas for a delicious Valentine's Day night.

Jumbo chocolate truffles recipe

Learn the simple steps to make these easy homemade chocolate truffles with only 3 basic ingredients. EVERYONE who tried them was thrilled especially the chocolate lovers.

One pot Greek escargot recipe (easy snails risotto)

This easy escargot recipe is a Greek snail risotto with tomato sauce. Read more for all the information you need about how to clean, prepare and cook fresh snails.

Top 10 Recipes of 2019

These are the top 10 Mediterranean recipes of 2019 from The Hungry Bites. This roundup consists of many examples of Mediterranean cuisine, meaning healthy food and lots of taste!

3 Espresso Martini Recipes

Learn all the secrets to make the best, frothy espresso martini at home. This is a delicious coffee flavored cocktail you can enjoy after dinner or during brunch.

Trifle recipe with white chocolate cream and strawberries.

This easy white chocolate cream and strawberry trifle is served in individual glasses but the recipe can also be used to fill a traditional trifle bowl.

Greek cabbage salad recipe (Lahanosalata)

Learn how to make a delicious, healthy Greek Lahanosalata -shredded raw cabbage salad. Grated carrots and a Mediterranean dressing add flavor and some extra color.

Parmesan risotto recipe with ham

Parmesan risotto recipe with ham
This easy risotto is made with Parmesan, ham or pancetta and without wine. The recipe also calls for cured egg yolks but you can add more Parmesan if you don't have them.

Best white chocolate cake recipe with white ganache

This is the best, moist white chocolate cake recipe in a bundt pan. Made with white chocolate, egg whites, butter and vanilla it is just like a white cake with notes of cocoa butter. Cover it with a white chocolate glaze or simply dust it with icing sugar.