eggs and lemon and some other stuff One of my favorite cooking pastimes is to take a classic recipe and shake things up a bit. And that’s exactly what I did with this not-so-traditional Greek avgolemono soup. All the bones are there–egg, lemon, rice, dill–but some of the key players have been reimagined. For example, …
just another pumpkin recipe… I promise I’ll lay off the pumpkin recipes…soonish. But I can’t let All Hallow’s Eve go by without sharing one of my faves–pumpkin hummus! It’s a beautiful and colorful addition to any mezze platter, served with a bounty of raw veggies, pita, and apple slices. I hope you enjoy this savory …
All I want for dinner is shrimp and tomatoes I saw this recipe in a food magazine, and I knew I just had to try it. One of my favorite seafoods—shrimp—combined with ripe, seasonal stewed tomatoes and yummy fresh herbs sounded like a winner to me. Also, add feta to basically anything, and I’m sold. …
the greek comfort food you’ve been needing Spanakopita, a crispy spinach pie made with phyllo dough, is one of my absolute favorite Greek foods. It is so comforting and savory, and I love that the phyllo pastry is nice and light—so the creamy spinach and feta filling really does most of the work here! While …
baba who? We are nearing the tail end of eggplant season, so I’m trying to squeeze out as much enjoyment from this delicious nightshade as possible. Seriously, roasted squash and eggplant is one of my favorite dinner sides, and there really is nothing better than fresh, seasonal veggies. I used to be way more of …
Add Your Heading Text Here I love it when a dish sounds super fancy but is actually super simple and uncomplicated to make. This polenta con pomodoro is just one of those dishes. The tomato sauce comes together easily, stewed in a skillet with chickpeas, corn, garlic, and some spices for extra flavor. It’s then …
a Sicilian surprise This eggplant-based dish hails from the sizzling land of Sicily, where fresh veggies, especially juicy eggplant and tomato, are plentiful almost all of the time. For us north easterners in the US, the season for truly great nightshades is fleeting, and late august is the time to scoop up the freshest ingredients …
time to get stuffed You may have heard of stuffed peppers, but did you know there are other delicious veggies that can be stuffed with all kinds of goodies? Large, bulbous eggplants make the perfect vessel and just happen to be an amazing and healthy summer veggie. Roasted eggplant halves are scraped out, and the …
a new method to meatball madness When you hear “meatballs” the first thing that might come to mind is a big bowl of spaghetti with a thick tomato sauce. While that’s definitely yum, there is not only one method to making delicious meatballs. These chicken meatballs are low-fat and gluten-free, which if you ask me …
zesty whipped feta with chicken meatballs & orzo Read More »
i almost feel a mediterranean sea breeze when I eat this dish This delicious falafel salad with yogurt sauce is filled with fresh, crunchy veggies, topped with some crispy goodness and a tangy yogurt sauce. I prefer baked falafel over fried, because it just feels lighter and cleaner. My biggest qualm with these chickpea bites …