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Greek pea and potato stew (Vegan)

This healthy Greek pea and potato stew is an easy and quick dinner made in one pot. It's traditionally served with crusty bread and feta.

Homemade Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)

This easy Greek Rice pudding can also be made vegan if you use almond or coconut milk. It can be served warm or chilled but always with lots of cinnamon on top!

Lebanese Mujadara (Lentils and Rice Recipe)

Calling all home cooks! This easy-to-follow pilaf recipe for Lebanese Mujadara combines perfectly cooked lentils and rice with caramelized onions for an authentic taste of the Middle East in every bite. Best served with Tabbouleh salad and Greek yogurt.

Tahini & Chocolate (or Nutella) stuffed crumble muffins

These easy chocolate stuffed muffins are the perfect dessert for every occasion. Crumbly and tender with a creamy chocolate center, they ’re just irresistible! Okay, a while ago I did something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time now. I took the recipe for my apple crumble muffins and I substituted a chocolate […]

Greek Pastitsio (Baked Pasta with Ground Beef & Béchamel)

Don't miss this delicious baked pasta with ground beef and bechamel sauce, the Greek version of lasagna! The easy step-by-step guide for this Pastitsio recipe by a Greek cook, will make you an expert in Greek cuisine in no time.
Ideal for Sunday dinner and it also freezes well.

Top 10 Recipes of 2018

These are the 10 recipes of 2018 that gathered the most views. It's that time again! Just like last year, 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 […]

Chocolate truffle energy balls (Vegan)

These vegan chocolate energy balls with dates can be a healthy snack or dessert. Find all you need to know about the ingredients and how to make them resemble truffles

Easy sugar cookies recipe with olive oil

This easy sugar cookies recipe is made with half butter and half olive oil and makes the most delicious and crispy cookies. They can be cut-out or rolled by hand. 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 […]

Easy baked whole rainbow trout (20-minute recipe)

Learn how to cook baked whole rainbow trout in just 20 minutes and serve it with a delicious Mediterranean lemon and olive oil sauce (ladolemono).
Once you make it, it will become one of your favorite quick weeknight dinners.

Baby potato salad with yogurt, dill and chives

This baby potato salad with yogurt, dill, and chives is a tasty and healthy side dish equally ideal for an everyday dinner or a more festive occasion. I was thinking of making my mayo-less potato and avocado salad the other day but when I started gathering all the ingredients I realized I had no avocados. […]

Greek baked giant beans (Gigantes Plaki)

This is a healthy recipe for Greek baked giant beans (Gigantes Plaki). Learn all the traditional secrets and an easy method for the best beans you can make in the oven!

Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk and Red Lentils

Savor the flavors of fall with this delightful easy pumpkin soup recipe with coconut milk and nutty red lentils. Made in just 6 easy steps, this comforting bowl of autumn soup features the warmth of pumpkin, the creaminess of coconut, and the earthy goodness of red lentils. With no cream, this soup is naturally vegan and dairy-free.

Best whole wheat, olive oil & grated apple pancakes

Step up your breakfast game and start your weekend right with these fluffy, super moist, and delicious whole wheat pancakes with olive oil and grated apple. I don’t think I’ll ever make any other pancakes again! These whole wheat pancakes made with olive oil and grated apple are as easy as your plain old pancakes […]

100% Whole Wheat Bread (Easy Greek Recipe) 🥖

Learn how to make a simple and easy whole wheat bread. This homemade bread recipe requires dry yeast (for ease) but you can also make it with sourdough if you're an experienced baker. It will surely earn a place among your favorite bread recipes.

Bamya Recipe: Mediterranean Okra Stew with Chicken

I grew up eating bamya (or bamies) on a monthly basis in my Greek-Cretan home. My mom makes this okra stew with tomatoes and chicken, and my grandma made it with lamb. Now I’m passing the torch to you. Whether you’re new to cooking with okra or a seasoned pro, this is one of the okra recipes you’ll come back to over and over!

Minty Greek lamb kofta kebabs with yogurt & tomato sauce

Get ready to wow your friends and family with these flavorful minty Greek lamb kofta kebabs which are served with lots of pita bread, thick yogurt, and a fresh tomato sauce. These minty Greek lamb (kofta) kebabs may be huge crowd pleasers and perfect for gatherings and small parties but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t […]

Roasted almond & white chocolate mousse cake (nougat torte)

This decadent nougat torte has 3 layers of moist syrupy sponge cake and 3 layers of velvety roasted almond and white chocolate mousse for the ultimate satisfaction! What can I say about this roasted almond and white chocolate mousse cake (a.k.a. nougat torte)? You actually can smell its deliciousness even before the first bite! The […]

Sweet wine & grape tart with easy olive oil crust

This sweet wine and grape tart with a silky, aromatic custard filling and a very easy olive oil crust is one of the best summer desserts you’re going to make. This sweet wine and grape tart with a (ridiculously) easy olive oil crust features all the flavors of the Mediterranean and it practically screams summer! […]

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! 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 […]

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. This Greek ceremonial bread (Artos) or Greek blessing bread is scented beautifully with some spices and has just a little sweetness to make things more interesting. And needless to say, […]

Easy Moroccan chickpea stew recipe (vegan)

This delicious Moroccan chickpea stew is a healthy recipe rich in protein and fiber. Serve over long grain rice for an easy dinner. 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 […]

Pitacos – Pita bread tacos with minced beef and beans

No one has ever said no to these delicious 30-minute tacos with pita bread which get filled with spicy minced beef, beans, and some grated cheese. Just know that I’m laughing too as I’m writing these words, but the name pitacos couldn’t describe any better these 30-minute tacos with pita bread, spicy minced beef, beans, […]

Minty Greek yogurt fruit popsicles

Are you searching for a healthy frozen treat for the whole family to enjoy? These yogurt fruit popsicles with mint and cinnamon are quick, easy and delicious! It’s always nice to know that there’s something sweet and healthy in your freezer which you can enjoy any time of the day, isn’t it? These minty Greek […]

Four cheese savory pie with black tea scented béchamel

This savory cheese pie is made with puff pastry and filled with four different types of cheese and a black tea and cinnamon infused béchamel sauce. This savory cheese pie is not your average Greek cheese pie. You see, I wanted to post a cheese pie recipe for a long time now, but I was […]

Cucumber, lime and tsipouro (or gin) cocktail

This extremely refreshing cucumber and lime cocktail is the perfect drink for the summer! Use grappa or gin if you don’t have tsipouro. Sit tight people, because I’ve got something extra special for you! 🙂 This cucumber, lime, and tsipouro cocktail is the perfect summer drink! And how can it not be? It’s full of […]

Roasted almond & white chocolate no-churn ice cream

This no-churn ice cream is one of my most requested summer desserts! It is soft, velvety, and full of roasted almond and white chocolate flavor! Summer without ice cream is half the fun, so here’s one of my most favorite summer recipes, this roasted almond and white chocolate no-churn ice cream! It’s not that I […]

Greek yogurt, honey & white chocolate mousse cake

This guilt-free Greek yogurt, thyme honey and white chocolate mousse cake with a walnut and oats base and fresh fruits on top, is the perfect summer dessert! This Greek yogurt, honey, and white chocolate mousse cake is served with plenty of fresh fruit and a light drizzling of extra honey. It is a light, summer […]

Greek beef stew with orzo pasta (Youvetsi)

This hearty and flavorful Greek beef stew with orzo pasta, a.k.a. Youvetsi, is an iconic, traditional dish usually made for Sunday dinner. If you ask a Greek to name a Sunday dinner, then the most probable answer you’re going to get is “Youvetsi”. Youvetsi is a flavorful traditional Greek beef stew with orzo pasta and […]

Fresh fava bean salad and a fava spread – Vegan

The flavor of fresh fava beans and olives shines through this vegan and healthy Mediterranean salad which can also be made into a fava spread! This Mediterranean salad with fresh fava beans, olives, and croutons is a simple and tasty way to enjoy fava beans which happen to be in season for a few months […]

Vegan Greek superfood breakfast (or dessert) bowls - Koliva

These Greek traditional superfood bowls are the perfect plant-based breakfast (or even dessert) full of antioxidants and health benefits These vegan Greek superfood breakfast bowls are called Koliva. Koliva is a simple but amazing recipe full of superfoods which provide you enough energy and nutrients to start your day right. Wheat berries, raisins, almonds, sesame […]

Mediterranean leek, fennel and barley pie (Vegan)

This healthy leek, fennel and barley pie can also be made with wheat berries or rice. And it’s so versatile that can be served as a lunch, side, or dinner. Did you know that barley is actually one of the oldest consumed grains in the world? It is also a big part of the Mediterranean […]

Greek Easter sweet bread with olive oil (Tsoureki)

This Greek Easter sweet bread with olive oil is light, fluffy and stringy. Ground mahlepi spice makes it extra fragrant and irresistible. If you ask me, tsoureki is one of the best inventions of humanity, it is the bread of all breads,  and the food I would choose to eat if I had to survive […]

Beet, basil, and olive oil mini bread loaves

This beet, basil, and olive oil bread rolls recipe is one of the best ways to use beets! Plus, they make healthy and tasty sandwiches! The first time I made these beet and olive oil bread rolls (or mini bread loaves if you like) was for New Years Eve dinner. In fact, I thought that […]

Moroccan baked chicken with 11 spices

Make your own ras el hanout spice mix and enjoy this Moroccan chicken baked in a spicy tomato sauce for a cozy (and gluten-free) dinner! This Moroccan chicken with 11 spices is one of the most beloved recipes in my home! It is a very fragrant, full-flavored (and gluten-free!) dish. I know that eleven spices […]

Mediterranean creamy potato and mushroom soup (Vegan)

This potato and mushroom soup is made with Portobellos for extra flavor. Olive oil béchamel sauce makes it thick and extra creamy. This Mediterranean creamy potato and mushroom soup is a wholesome and plant-based meal which tastes pretty amazing! It really is a wonder that with just a few simple ingredients and some spices (thank […]

Savory puff pastry tart with feta and green beans

This savory puff pastry tart with green beans and feta tart has all the Mediterranean flavor! It’s a delicious starter but it can also be served during brunch. Green beans and feta cheese is a classic Mediterranean combination. In fact, it is unimaginable to serve a plate with green bean stew and potatoes in tomato […]

Greek walnut cake with syrup (Karidopita recipe)

This walnut sheet cake is a very fluffy and moist, popular Greek dessert. It's usually served with a vanilla custard cream on top. This Greek walnut cake is one of my favorite desserts. Karidopita comes from the words “karydi” which means walnut and “pita” which means cake. It is so light, airy and fluffy that […]

Vegan savory pie with vegetables and red bean puree

This vegan savory pie with red beans and vegetables is a hearty and wholesome dinner for the whole family! The olive oil crust is delicious! This vegan savory pie with red bean puree and vegetables has the most amazing taste, a good amount of protein and many health benefits. The flavor combination is so good, […]

Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe (2 Ingredients)🍫

This 2-ingredient chocolate mousse recipe is the easiest mousse dessert ever! All you have to do is pour the hot milk over the chocolate and whisk the mixture! Made with no eggs, it can be vegan if you use dairy-free milk and dark chocolate.

Yellow split pea & vegetable puree (Greek Fava)

This Greek Fava is made with yellow split pea and vegetable puree. It’s an extra healthy, vegan recipe usually served as an appetizer. This traditional Greek recipe for yellow split pea puree is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet. Greek Fava is a nutritious, plant-based, and extremely healthy dish that also happens to be vegan […]

Greek Fish Soup Recipe (Psarosoupa) 🐟

If you've ever struggled with watery, flavorless fish soup, this Greek fish soup recipe with potatoes is about to change everything. Psarosoupa isn’t just another fish soup—it’s comfort in a bowl. With white fish, silky avgolemono (Greek lemon-egg sauce), and the perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors, this might just be the best fish soup recipe in the world.

Black Detox Vegan Challah Bread with olive oil

Make this detox vegan Challah bread even if you don’t have activated charcoal! It has olive oil, it’s healthy, easy, and delicious! This black detox vegan Challah bread is your healthy option for when you crave something sweet, fluffy and delicious! Olive oil makes this bread very soft, moist, and healthy, and the addition of […]