I grew up having this wonderful treat on many special family occasions and always on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve . . . and since I...

After having so much meat for Christmas I've decided to make one of all time favorite Icelandic fish stews for New Year's Eve this year. ...

Fennel, native to the Mediterranean region, is a perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. I love its licorice-like flavor and eat i

Pastichio is a classic Greek baked pasta dish made with macaroni (or other) pasta, ground beef, béchamel sauce and grated cheese. It is...

On hot summer days I really don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Instead, I try to come up with lots of quick, tasty...

As you may have discovered, in Greece we use phyllo dough for endless varieties of pies, pastries, appetizers and wrappings for both...

Kagianas or Strapatsada is the traditional Greek version of scrambled eggs, made with lots of fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and if...

Koulouria Thessalonikis, delicious sesame bread rings whose origins date back to the Byzantine Empire, have always been associated with...

Today for lunch I had planned to eat delish Feta Stuffed Squid that I had prepared in the early morning before going swimming, but when I...

Russian blinis, deliciously light buttery pillows of pure pleasure, are traditionally served with Smetana (crème fraîsche) and caviar. ...

Lately I've had quite a few requests for the Bakalarios (deep-fried salted cod fish) recipe served with Skordalia (garlic dip), so here...

This hearty dip is a must for all garlic lovers! Traditionally it’s made by combining crushed garlic with stale bread that has been...

On the 25th of March, the Greeks celebrate the anniversary of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and The Annunciation...

This year for Christmas my husband and I decided to stay at home and enjoy a relaxing day with Norma, our German Sheppard, which meant I...

I love squid in all its forms . . . fried, grilled, slow-cooked in a stew or stuffed and oven roasted with various fillings. My absolute...

This is a recipe I’ve been making for my friends and family for years! Fresh oranges add juicy flavor, while peppers and olives add...

With pumpkin is in season, it goes without saying that I'm making lots of yummy pumpkin recipes . . . my favorite being comforting soups;...

In my home, various pulses are an essential part of our diet. I love all pulses and since these natural wonders freeze well, I always...

For those of us who love frozen desserts, there is nothing more satisfying than flavorful ice-creams paired with layers of vibrant...

Ingredients 1 kg (4 – 6 medium sized) round zucchini Olive oil and salt For 300 g zucchini pulp you will need: 4 tblsp olive oil ¼ cup...