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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. If you want a version with feta cheese, try these savory Greek hand pies with feta (Tiropitakia). This savory cheese pie is not your average Greek cheese pie. You […]

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 […]

Banana beet greens detox smoothie with superfoods

This delicious banana and beet greens smoothie recipe is packed with fruits and superfoods that will help you cleanse and detox your body. What's your new year's resolution? No, drinking every morning this beet greens and superfoods detox smoothie is not my new year's resolution! This year, I promised myself to give more attention to […]

Most popular recipes of 2017

Let's see which were my most popular recipes of 2017! And while we're at it, let's also see the ones I believe didn't get the credit they deserved! Happy new year my friends! I am not very good at speeches and things like that, but before everything else, I just want to take a moment […]

Mushroom & chestnut creamy risotto

This mushroom and chestnut risotto is a warm and cozy dinner, especially during winter! It's simple, easy, low-fat and gluten-free! Who else thinks that you can never have too many risotto recipes? If you answered "me!!!" then you're my kind of people! This mushroom and chestnut creamy risotto recipe takes advantage of the warm and […]

Lazy Bougatsa: No-fuss custard pie with phyllo

Craving something sweet and utterly comforting, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This Lazy Bougatsa is a simplified take on the beloved Greek custard dessert. It delivers all the warm, nostalgic flavors of the traditional Greek pastry with just a handful of ingredients and zero fuss.

Simple Greek Chickpeas Recipe (Oven Revithada)

Make any chickpea hater love chickpeas in 4 hours. This is how long this life-changing Revithada needs to bake in the oven. An out of the ordinary, but very easy and simple Greek chickpeas recipe that will rock your world.

Shaved fennel, orange & ouzo salad

This shaved fennel and orange salad gets mixed with some walnuts and drizzled with an ouzo-spiked dressing. Make it with any citrus you like! This shaved fennel and orange salad is the last dish of the holiday dinner menu I've been posting on the blog these days. So, in case you haven't read my previous […]

Feta & beet mini tarts with yogurt - olive oil easy crust

These savory feta & beet mini tarts are a healthy and tasty appetizer for any occasion! The recipe can also be made as one large tart. These savory feta and beet mini tarts with yogurt and olive oil easy crust are the perfect appetizer for your holiday dinner menu. And why am I saying holiday […]

Chocolate & candied hazelnut mousse cake

This chocolate and candied hazelnut mousse cake is the perfect, decadent dessert for any occasion. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free! Finally, it's time for dessert! And what better dessert than this decadent chocolate and candied hazelnut mousse cake! This recipe is part of the Christmas menu I'm posting on the blog these days. Previously, I posted […]

Moist, fluffy olive oil & pumpkin dinner rolls

These fluffy dinner rolls are made with whole wheat flour, olive oil, and pumpkin puree to become extra moist, delicious and vegan! Hey guys! Since the holidays are just around the corner, I've decided to post a series of recipes as a holiday dinner menu and I'm starting with these fluffy dinner rolls because they […]

Easy Italian Crostata Recipe (Jam Tart)

Calling all Italian cuisine lovers! This easy jam tart recipe (Italian crostata di marmellata) is the perfect Italian dessert. With the easiest olive oil shortcrust pastry, this tart recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes and you don't even have to roll out the pie dough. Perfect for the holidays, especially Christmas!

Baked Greek chicken with halloumi and heirloom tomatoes

Mediterranean herbs, halloumi and heirloom tomatoes make this baked, juicy chicken the perfect (gluten-free) dinner! This baked Greek chicken with halloumi and tomatoes is one of the easiest and tastiest dinners you'll ever try! It has some classic Mediterranean herbs like savory and thyme for a warm and peppery flavor, a bit of fresh lemon […]

Soy-free & protein-rich vegan Bolognese sauce for pasta

This vegan Bolognese sauce is soy-free and rich in protein with a taste very similar to the real thing! Perfect for a meatless dinner! This soy-free and protein-rich vegan Bolognese sauce is the closest thing to a real Bolognese I have ever tasted! It has a deep "meaty" taste, a warm spicy aroma and enough […]

Chewy olive oil and tahini chocolate chunk cookies

These olive oil and tahini chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, delicious and full of healthy fats. They can also be made vegan! You don't know how happy I am, sharing this recipe with you! I first made these big, soft and chewy olive oil and tahini chocolate chunk cookies some while ago, and they […]

Black garlic creamy linguini pasta with olive oil béchamel

This olive oil béchamel sauce is a healthy alternative to milk cream. It gets flavored with black garlic for a creamy and hearty pasta dish. This black garlic creamy linguini pasta with olive oil béchamel sauce isn't just for those of us who like a plate of creamy pasta but without the saturated fat that […]

Mediterrasian stir fry green beans with garlic and noodles

These stir fry green beans with garlic and noodles or spaghetti is my go-to recipe when I want a quick, tasty, and easy meal. Chinese long beans are also known as yardlong beans or asparagus beans and are very similar in taste with the most common green beans we are familiar with, but longer and […]

Mayo-less potato & avocado salad with greens

This mayo-less potato and avocado salad is vegan, gluten-free, and a healthier option to your mayo-based salad but with all the taste! From what I understand, most potato salad recipes out there are mayo-based. The most obvious reason I can think of is that they're tasty and easy to make (a winning combination). So why […]

Olive oil, apple & cocoa cake with caramelized white chocolate

This moist, fluffy, and flavorful olive oil, cocoa and grated apple cake gets drizzled with luscious caramelized white chocolate! This olive oil, cocoa and apple cake with caramelized white chocolate is the perfect, easy dessert you've been looking for! So, I'd suggest to seriously consider it for your next Thanksgiving (or even Christmas) dinner. This […]

Greek whole stuffed chicken with rice and chestnuts

This whole stuffed chicken with rice and chestnuts is usually made for Christmas but you can serve it for any other special occasion like a Thanksgiving dinner. This is one of my most favorite ways of preparing chicken! And though a stuffed chicken recipe may sound complicated, this is actually pretty simple and straightforward (oh, […]

How to make thick & velvety French hot chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This is my way to make thick, smooth and velvety French hot chocolate. Not with cocoa powder but with real, good quality chocolate. Is there anything better than a big cup of warm, smooth, thick and velvety French hot chocolate? Every time I make myself a cup (or two) I totally get why chocolate is […]

Creamy Italian mushroom soup with black garlic & porcini

This creamy mushroom soup with black garlic and porcini can be made with any mushrooms you love and is served with crispy onion rings. This creamy mushroom soup with black garlic and porcini is my latest obsession! Probably this has something to do with the season, and that's because every fall I start to crave […]

Italian fried rice balls recipe (risotto arancini)

Learn how to make arancini di riso or Italian rice balls which are nothing more than fried risotto! You can use a leftover risotto or make a fresh one. Most of the times they're stuffed with mozzarella or another cheese but you can certainly leave them plain.

White chocolate and apple crumble muffins

The recipe for these apple crumble muffins with white chocolate in the filling is the most requested by my family and friends! So, what can I tell you about these white chocolate and apple crumble muffins? They're pretty easy to make, with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, they don't even require […]

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto Recipe with Feta

Autumn calls for simple, hearty meals, and this creamy pumpkin risotto with feta is the perfect addition to your collection of easy-to-make fall recipes. In this article, we'll show you how to whip up this comforting dish with fresh or canned pumpkin (or butternut squash), highlighting the creamy texture and the savory flavor of feta cheese. So, if you're looking for a practical and delicious risotto recipe, stay with us for a step-by-step guide on how to make it!

Carob & whole wheat flour bread with walnuts

This carob and whole wheat bread is a delicious Greek traditional bread with a chocolaty flavor. Some added walnuts make it even healthier! One could claim that carob is the "Mediterranean chocolate" because of its mildly sweet and chocolaty flavor. And you may not be able to make this extraordinary easy chocolate mousse cake - […]