Enjoying life with family & friends through food
Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. Preparing them like a stew, with potatoes, carrots, peas, onions, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil makes them even better. The first time I had this dish was in Greece (after all, it is a Greek dish 🙂…
Saganaki is a Greek dish that is prepared in a small frying pan with two handles. This process is best known using floured semi-hard cheese and frying it in olive oil (or butter). Traditionally, in Greece you fry up the cheese and serve it with…
Do you like lamb? I am Greek so I grew up eating lamb a lot, especially during Orthodox Easter, and LOVE it no matter the cut or preparation. If you are skeptical about eating lamb, or have tried it once and didn’t like it, give…
It is always fun to play with your food. Think of your plate as your canvas and create fun and delicious masterpieces that will put a smile on the person you are serving it to. This salad does just that. Make it as a side…
These cookies are so pretty and real festive looking on your table during the holidays. Their pure white color, from the powdered sugar, make it look like snow has fallen onto them. These are also very pretty, and popular to have at weddings since the…
If you and your family like spanakopita then this dip is for you. Great for a family get together or watching the game with friends (football or otherwise 🙂 ). I got this idea when I was making spanakopita and had a couple of cups…
If you are craving a light and tasty soup that will leave you satisfied, yet not feeling like you overate, this soup fits the bill! Nice healthy ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions are are in this soup and just a little bit…
Everyone loves a good trifle, I know I do…but are you looking for a trifle that is a little more healthy than most? This one is for you! It uses fresh berries and Greek yogurt to create a refreshing summer treat that you can eat…
Have you ever tried diples? If you have, you know that they are a melt in your mouth goodness of a dessert…with a delicately crunchy shell dipped in a sweet flavored syrup then drizzled with honey and topped with nuts and cinnamon. If you haven’t…
If you have ever had a good cannolo then you know how yummy they are with their slightly sweet and creamy interior and crunchy outer shell. Some are embellished with chopped pistachio’s or mini chocolate chips on each end and dusted with powdered sugar on…
