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Mint and cinnamon creamy cheesecake with matcha ganache

This ultra creamy cheesecake recipe is inspired by traditional Mediterranean sweets. Cinnamon and mint pair perfectly with cream cheese! Hey, friends! Today I'm super excited to present you a classic American dessert but with a Mediterranean flair. This ultra creamy cheesecake is flavored with fresh mint leaves and grated cinnamon (HEAVENLY combination) and topped with […]

Roasted pepper and ouzo shrimp spaghetti

This flavorful recipe is the Mediterranean way to enjoy seafood! Use your favorite type of pasta and make a delicious, low-fat dinner. If you ask me, the star of this dish is ouzo. OK, shrimp plays a major role too, but without the ouzo, it's just another shrimp pasta. But let's take things from the […]

Olive oil & banana blender cake with tahini chocolate ganache

Super easy recipe for moist and delicious banana cake made with olive oil. The tahini chocolate ganache adds an extra level of richness! This cake is made in a blender. Yes people, in a blender! But even if you don't have a blender, don't worry, because it can also be made in a food processor, […]

Baked Sole with Mediterranean sauce

An easy and healthy way to cook sole or your favorite type of white meat fish. Serve with basmati rice for a delicious gluten-free meal. I have to admit I don't eat fish as often as I should. Fish is a basic ingredient of the Mediterranean diet and a very good way to plenty of […]

Mediterranean Baked Frittata

This is an easy recipe for a simple, gluten-free dinner. You just chop all the vegetables and let the oven do the rest of the work! I've said it before and I'll say it again. Baked frittatas are my go to recipes for when I don't know what to cook. They are easy to make, […]

Paximadia Recipe: Double—baked Greek cookies

A traditional recipe for double-baked olive oil cookies with almonds. These Greek Paximadia (or better yet, paximadakia) are similar to biscotti-tender, crunchy, delicious, and naturally vegan! You probably know them as Paximadia, but in Greece, we call them paximadakia (it's the diminutive form). These Cretan biscuits are very similar to their Italian cousins (biscotti), except […]

Greek Pork Skewers (Souvlaki)

Juicy pieces of pork are served with pita bread, some vegetables, and an amazing black garlic tzatziki for the ultimate dinner! Did you guys notice how quickly this summer passed? I had so many plans and dreams for this summer, but due to work-related reasons and a recent move to a new apartment, I didn't […]

Watermelon margarita with feta on the rim

This is by far the best watermelon margarita you'll ever have! Grated feta provides just enough saltiness and creaminess for a unique summer drink! What did I tell you in my last post? I told you that I had an extra special watermelon margarita recipe, just for you guys. So, here it is! After my […]

Watermelon gazpacho with feta cream

A refreshing (and gluten-free) watermelon and tomato soup that's best eaten cold. The feta cream and fried capers make it truly spectacular! I can't believe the end of summer is almost here and the only watermelon recipe I've posted so far is this Mediterranean watermelon and feta cheese salad! And speaking of things I can't […]

Easy Gemista: Greek stuffed peppers & tomatoes

This easy Gemista recipe is the traditional, vegetarian version of Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes. And it comes straight from my yiayia’s kitchen! No need to cook the filling ahead of time! Just mix uncooked rice with fresh herbs, tomato juices, and a splash of olive oil, then stuff your veggies and let the oven do the rest. It’s simple, healthy, and full of that classic Mediterranean flavor.

Mediterranean Lentil salad with bulgur or quinoa

This Mediterranean lentil salad with bulgur or quinoa is ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you're vegan or just craving a healthy satisfying way to prepare lentils, this one's about to be your new go-to. Use quinoa for a gluten-free alternative.

Easy Skillet Chicken and Spinach Recipe with Feta

Inspired by Greek Spanakopita, this easy skillet chicken and spinach recipe with feta is the ultimate weeknight dinner cooked in 30 minutes. After this pappardelle à la spanakopita recipe, which turned out soooo good, I knew I had to play with the concept of spanakopita for one more time. And since chicken is a favorite […]

Greek meat pie recipe with phyllo crust (kreatopita)

This kreatopita is a delicious Greek meat pie recipe with ground beef and mushroom filling incased in flaky phyllo crust. Perfect for a simple dinner or a quick lunch. This Greek meat pie recipe (Kreatopita) is the perfect recipe for a Sunday dinner, not only because it's so delicious, but because the next day you […]

Chickpea Starter Cretan Traditional Bread (Eftazimo)

This chickpea bread has no yeast, no baking powder or soda, and no sourdough starter. It rises solely with the power of bacteria found in chickpeas! I have already told you that I love the smell of a yeasty dough while it rises and the smell of freshly baked bread. But my favorite bread of […]

Salted dark & white chocolate olive oil magic shell

Two magic shell recipes, one with white and one with dark chocolate. The first is flavored with black pepper and the second with cinnamon. This salted chocolate magic shell recipe almost feels like cheating! It has 4 or 5 ingredients, and requires almost no effort, especially if you use chocolate chips instead of a chocolate […]

Turkish delight no-churn ice cream

This Turkish delight ice cream has a velvety texture and an amazing flavor from Turkish delights and rosewater. Plus, it's made without an ice-cream machine! A few weeks ago I posted this bee pollen golden milk no-churn ice cream, which had some powdered milk to help the texture remain soft and velvety and minimize any […]

Mediterranean Octopus Stew

One pot traditional octopus stew with elbow macaroni pasta cooked in the sauce. An easy and low-fat recipe full of flavor! If you want to learn how to cook seafood like a Greek, you must learn at least three or four basic recipes that are the protagonists in Greek family dinners. No, I'm not going […]

Olive oil Baklava Fingers

This is the classic baklava recipe, but with olive oil instead of butter and in a different shape. Many traditional pastry chefs and cooks will be pretty angry if they happen to see this recipe. Why? Because the general rule is that baklava is made with good quality butter. ONLY. They may forgive you or […]

Rosebud syrup lemonade

This is a refreshing summer drink recipe with a middle-eastern twist. Use rosewater instead of rosebuds, if you can't find any. Every time the weather gets hot and I 'm waiting for some guests to arrive, I start to hear voices in my head. And no, we don't have a history of mental illness in […]

Raisin water starter sourdough bread

A very interesting sourdough starter made from fermented raisins and a delicious whole wheat bread with olive oil and oregano. This post is about a delicious whole wheat bread with oregano and olive oil, and a simple method on how to make your own sourdough starter from raisin water. The bread recipe is very flavorful […]

Mediterranean skillet gnocchi with white beans & spinach

These gnocchi are very easy to make and a great choice for a healthy and quick family dinner. White canned beans are not very common in Greece.  You'll have to do a bit of searching to find them. On the other hand, red kidney beans are more easily found in a canned form rather than […]

Perfect Tan Smoothie

This summer smoothie recipe is specially designed to help you get the perfect tan while keeping your skin healthy and moisturized! This smoothie is full of fruits, carrots, and nuts, all of which having a positive impact on skin health and melanin production. Melanin is a natural substance present in our skin and responsible for […]

Everything grains Mediterranean stuffed vegetables

An extra healthy dish that happens to be vegan and gluten-free! Full of plant-based protein, this wholesome recipe will become a favorite! Stuffed Vegetables is maybe one of the most iconic Greek dishes. If I had to choose my top favorites, I would certainly put it side by side with my hardboiled eggs filled meatloaf […]

Mediterranean vegetable quinotto

An easy and healthy recipe made in less than 30 minutes! This gluten free quinoa risotto is a low-fat dish perfect as a summer dinner! Quinoa is not a Mediterranean ingredient. In fact, my grandma doesn't even know what quinoa is! Which now that I think of it, this would be a great method of […]

Greek sesame bagels (koulouri)

Also known as simit, this sesame-covered bread is sold by street vendors throughout Greece and has a secret ingredient for the best taste! This little circular bread, all covered in sesame seeds, could be the distant cousin of pretzel! Luckily, it's a bit easier to make since it doesn't require the boiling in alkalized water […]

Mediterranean watermelon & feta cheese salad

A refreshing, summer recipe that can be served as a snack or at the end of dinner. Armenian cucumber adds an interesting dimension to the dish. Watermelon with feta cheese salad is a traditional combination that's been enjoyed throughout Greece. A few days ago I was having dinner with a friend of mine and at […]

Vegan olive oil & tahini Chocolate Cake

A healthier, and very easy vegan chocolate cake. Olive oil and tahini lend a nutty and fruity aroma and compliment its chocolate taste. I have a vegan chocolate cake recipe that's the answer to some of my problems and an olive oil brownies recipe that's the answer to the rest of them. I posted this […]

Greek green beans (fasolakia lathera)

Greek green beans (fasolakia lathera) with potatoes in tomato sauce is one of my favorite childhood memories. I still make them as often as I can, and as with any vegetable stew, I always serve them with feta cheese and Greek village bread (horiatiko psomi). This is not a side dish. It’s a full, comforting meal that just happens to be healthy, vegan, and naturally gluten-free.

Powerful sage and mastic chia fresca

This summer drink tastes amazing and has multiple health benefits. It's refreshing, energizing, and full of super foods, specially designed for your well-being! Have I told you how much I love tea, chai and any other kind of beverages? Probably not, and I don't think you can tell just by reading this blog since the […]

Mediterranean skillet with gnocchi and chicken

Easy, quick and low-fat recipe. You'll only need less than 30 minutes to make a hearty and healthy dinner, bursting with Mediterranean flavors! I think of gnocchi as a nice alternative to pasta, and I tend to use them in pasta recipes very often (like this detox pasta with creamy spinach pesto!). Their texture may […]

Sheet Pan Crescent Roll Pizza Recipe for Breakfast

You just need 30 minutes to make this 5-ingredient crescent roll pizza recipe on a sheet pan. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. I still remember my surprise the first time I saw a friend of mine eating a butter croissant filled with ham and cheese. I had to check twice to convince myself […]

Bee pollen golden milk no-churn ice cream

This ice cream has a secret ingredient for an extra creamy texture! Bee pollen, turmeric, and some spices add a healthy dimension to maximize your pleasure! So, I had my secret ingredient ready for my extra creamy, no-churn ice cream recipe, I had my turmeric on hand for my golden milk base, and then I […]

Greek roasted goat (or lamb) leg recipe

One pan recipe for slow roasted goat leg glazed with pomegranate syrup and served with baked potatoes. Tender and succulent meat that will impress your guests. You can also make it with lamb leg!

Lavender pink lemonade

Fizzy or not, this lemonade will be one of your favorite drinks for the summer! Lavender adds an interesting aroma for a nice change! When I was younger I used to believe that lavender was only used in potpourri and in little cheesecloth pouches my mom used to make to scent our drawers! Later, when […]

Turkish delight filled cookies (vegan)

Crunchy and crispy vegan olive oil cookies with a soft and chewy Turkish delight filling! Rose scented Turkish delights are highly recommended! I think I've found my favorite cookie recipe! Or at least one of my top favorite cookie recipes, because let's be honest; life would be very boring if we had to limit ourselves […]

Mediterranean shrimp and avocado salad

Fresh, tasty and bright, this gluten free salad has enough protein and healthy fats to saturate your hunger! Take it to the office for a light lunch! Salads are one of the most important components of the Mediterranean diet. On my About page I talk a little about the health benefits and the importance of […]

Greek oven baked frittata

This recipe has it all! Eggs, milk, potatoes, sausages, mushrooms and peppers come together into a hearty (and gluten-free) family dinner! This recipe reminds me a lot of home. As I've said before, the cook in our home was my mother, and it was up to her to have the dinner ready for our family […]

Poached mini apples with granola and yogurt cream

Poached in cranberry syrup, these miniature apples are perfect for a light, low fat (and gluten-free) dessert or even brunch! Poached apples weren't my thing. It's not that we had any unbridgeable differences; I just wasn't willing to get into the trouble of peeling and cooking some fruit when I could eat them fresh! But […]

Everything tomato sauce for pasta

A simple but rich recipe for a delicious family dinner... And a good way to use those leftover ingredients in your fridge! Like every other cook out there, I too have a favorite tomato sauce recipe that often saves the day, especially when I get back home only to realize I've forgotten to make a […]

Whole wheat Mediterranean pizza

With this quick, no-yeast dough you can make this pizza in a few minutes! Top with a simple tomato sauce, vegetables and feta and you'll have a perfect dinner in no-time! Though most evenings I have the habit of eating a large salad, there are times I desperately crave a pizza! This happens to me […]

Melt in your mouth olive oil brownies

A healthier recipe for your classic brownies with all the taste! Because of the olive oil, they are chewy, moist and melt in your mouth without being too dense or heavy. Have you ever met a person who doesn't like brownies? I haven't, but I'm sure there are a few rebels out there! However, the […]

Chicken Spinach and strawberry salad with arugula

Easy recipe for a healthy chicken and spinach salad with strawberries and arugula. Dressed with a sweet and sour balsamic dressing. Can you all feel the summer being on its way? OK, at least those of you in the northern hemisphere - I hope there are a few visitors from the other hemisphere also! The […]

Easy Italian tiramisu recipe without eggs (in cups)

This easy Tiramisu recipe without eggs is made with Mascarpone and whipped cream and is served in cups. It has all the taste of the classic Italian dessert and it's very versatile, meaning you can make several substitutions and it will still taste delicious. Especially the coffee lovers adore it.

All you have to do in order to make these eggless tiramisu cups is to whip up the Mascarpone mixture and melt some chocolate with an equal amount of cream to make the chocolate sauce (chocolate sauce in not traditionally used in tiramisu but you'll see that it adds dimension).

Meatloaf with hard boiled eggs

One pan Greek traditional recipe! Baked with potatoes and a light tomato sauce, this meatloaf is the perfect family dinner! Few dishes can evoke so many memories and warm your soul like meatloaf does! There's just something about the way it's made... You have to dip your hands deep in the minced meat (forget the […]

Bee pollen smoothie recipe

This bee pollen smoothie is not only full of superfoods but it also tastes amazing. The fruity and flowery notes will remind you of spring! Before writing this post I knew bee pollen had several health benefits, but I hadn't realized how good it actually is for our body! But exactly are those little powdery […]

Goji berry, saffron & white chocolate babka

This babka bread is made with olive oil and a sweet/tart filling of white chocolate, saffron and goji berries. Babka is a relatively unknown word in my country, mostly because of another sweet bread called "tsoureki". Tsoureki is a lot like Challah, but with a distinctive aroma from grounded St Lucie cherry stones (mahleb). And […]

Juicy Mediterranean skillet shrimp with feta - Saganaki

Easy and quick shrimp recipe! Just gather a few ingredients, heat your pan and you'll be eating your shellfish in under 20 minutes! Since now, I haven't met a single person who doesn't like this recipe for Mediterranean skillet shrimp with feta. I've met a lot of people, some of them calling them prawns and […]