Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
This is a delicious recipe of roasted sweet potatoes infused with rosemary by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. An aromatic dish, perfect for a light meal or as a side! Related: Savory...
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Greek-Style Braised Pork with Orange, Honey, and Peppers
Tender pork infused with the vibrant flavor of peppers, orange and honey that melts in your mouth! The sweet and tangy orange pairs perfectly with the succulent pork, delivering a...
Creamy Broccoli Soup
When it’s getting a little chilly, nothing goes down better after a long day than a bowl of hot, creamy soup. This creamy broccoli soup is one of my favorites....
Easy Cheese & Egg Pasta Bake
Did you make too much pasta for lunch or dinner? Or maybe you have a couple of leftover portions you’re not sure how to use? This savory egg and cheese...
Salmon in Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce
Tuscan sauce is creamy, aromatic with a wonderful garlic flavor and goes perfectly with salmon. And, as well as delicious, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and while it’s...
Syrian Chicken Shawarma
There’s only one way of having a shawarma and that is the Syrian way! And it’s all about the toum or “thumiye” meaning the delicious Middle Eastern garlic sauce! Of...
Chicken Schnitzels
The original Wiener schnitzels are made with veal, but chicken has overtaken veal and pork as Europe’s favorite meat and chicken schnitzels are just as popular—if not more so—than the...
Mushroom Stew with Béchamel Sauce
This creamy mushroom stew, made with porcini (penny bun) mushrooms and a rich béchamel sauce, flavored with garlic and fresh dill, is simply amazing. It’s the perfect dish for those...
Halloween Pizza Dip
This is a monstrously delicious pizza dip, perfect for Halloween! With rich layers of melted cheese and ranch sauce, this dip will steal the spotlight at your Halloween party! Dip,...
Broccoli au Gratin
Broccoli au gratin—or the best way to enjoy a de-li-cios broccoli-based lunch or dinner! Even if you’re not a fan of broccoli, I’m sure this dish will change your mind....
Roasted Red Peppers in White Sauce
Tasty baked red peppers and a light, creamy white sauce go together beautifully in this simple and quick recipe that will bring a mouth-watering smile to everyone’s face. I loved...
Turkish Boza
Boza is a traditional fermented beverage popular in Turkey and nearby countries like Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Made from grains like millet, it has a slightly tangy, sweet flavor and...
Mozzarella & Mushroom Cauliflower Crust Pizza
This cauliflower pizza crust is sensational—a delicious, gluten-free, and healthy alternative for those cutting back on flour-based foods. But this pizza is not just for people on a gluten-free diet...
Oven-Baked Greek Giant Beans: Gigantes Plaki
Greek comfort food at its best – this traditional Greek giant beans dish is cooked in a rich tomato and veggie sauce and it’s full of Mediterranean flavors: garlic, onions...
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These crispy baked sweet potatoes are brilliant paired with a creamy yogurt garlic sauce and topped with lots of parmesan cheese. They’re very, very easy to make and fat-free as...
Maghmour (Lebanese Moussaka)
Maghmour is one of those cozy, comfort dishes you just can’t get enough of. Think fried eggplant, tender chickpeas, and a garlicky, spiced tomato sauce coming together in the most...
Oven-baked Potato Cheese Balls
We always end up with some mashed potato leftovers. But that’s not necessarily an issue, because that’s how this delicious potato cheese balls recipe came about—super soft, fluffy, with melted...
Homemade Vegan Nutella (Sugar-free)
If you love chocolate-based spreads, like Nutella, but prefer something vegan, sugar free and infinitely healthier, then I have the perfect homemade “Nutella” recipe, made with just 4 ingredients: cocoa,...
Creamy Lentil & Chickpea Soup
You can’t help but fall in love with this wonderfully flavored creamy lentil and chickpea soup. Somewhat sour due to the lemon juice, somewhat sweet due to the carrots and...
Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Originating from Italy, risotto is a staple Italian rice-based dish, enhanced with high-fat butter and Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano) – two ingredients specific to this dish, without which we...
Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup w/ Crispy Bacon
Save this recipe for the ultimate comfort food: a creamy cauliflower and potato soup, enriched with sweet cream and topped with crispy bacon. Made with sautéed onions, garlic, tender potatoes,...
Savory Pesto Babka
If you’re thinking of adding a different kind of bread to the holiday table this year, I recommend this beautiful savory babka with pesto filling. It pairs wonderfully with appetizers,...
Lemon Basil Chickpea Pasta Salad
This must be one of the best combinations ever existed. It’s quick, easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side. Tossed with...
Whipped Feta Cheese with Greens
If you like feta cheese, you’ll love this creamy version with fresh greens, which is extremely easy to make in just 2-3 minutes. While it keeps well in the fridge,...