Here I am again!! The holidays were great as well as the internet and social networks detox, but it is time to return to reality … Though I would…
Have I told you that I cannot stand the heat? And when I say I cannot stand it, I mean that when the first hot days appear, in early…
For me, summer is the season of smoothies. I admit that the rest of the year I don’t make smoothies often. But during summer me and my blender are…
Stuffed Avocado with Crab & Quinoa
The ultimate summer salad but not only: avocado with crab and quinoa salad. A light, very simple, easy, fragrant dish for all occasions! The creamy flesh of avocado beautifully…
Fruity and very refreshing is this tart with coconut, mango and pineapple full of summer colors and scents. Lightweight, with a, not so ordinary dough for tart, and a…
Koliva (an offering of boiled wheat that is blessed liturgically in connection with the Memorial Services in Church for the benefit of one’s departed, thereby offering unto God) is…
One of summer’s Greek traditional foods in a different version; our favorite stuffed vine leaves with crabmeat and rice accompanied with a light and very tasty saffron sauce. A…
Saffron are the dried stamens of the Crocus plant (Crocus satius L.), one of the rarest medicinal plants. It is a bulbous herb that is found in South East…
Perfect for a “breakfast to-go” paired with a glass of milk, or, for a snack that will indulge your sweet tooth, these very light cookies with oatmeal and dried…
Salmon Salad with Asparagus & Avocado Dressing
A really presentable salad for a special occasion, or for a romantic dinner for two; it’s your choice. This salad with smoked salmon, asparagus and avocado dressing can easily…
Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup) with Mushrooms
Magiritsa (Greek: μαγειρίτσα) is a Greek soup made from lamb offal, associated with the Easter (Pascha) tradition of the Greek Orthodox Church. Accordingly, Greek-Americans and Greek-Canadians sometimes call it…
Rice pudding, this delicacy of our childhood, the dessert that everybody loves to eat warm with plenty of ground cinnamon, is one of the most popular desserts in Southeast…
Biscotti with Cranberries, Almonds & Chocolate
Biscotti are the Italian version of sweet biscuits-rusks. Biscotti means twice baked. Italians used to bake them this way so they can be maintained for a long time in…
Chocolate, Coconut & Chestnut Torte
When chocolate, chestnuts and coconut make an amazing combination. This is the only way I can describe this dessert. Its flavors are perfectly balanced and light. I made the…
Pistachio & Quinoa Granola Bars
I have a particular fondness in cereal bars. In recent years I have made several recipes combining various materials. I found out that the choices we have and the…
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Who would say no to a cup of warm milk with rich chocolate flavor? The recipe for homemade hot chocolate mix arose from my love of chocolate itself. When…
Chestnut, Mushroom and Horseradish Soup
Chestnuts, the delicacies of the forest, with their rich flavor, lift off every dish, savory or sweet. This soup with chestnuts, mushrooms and horseradish, will fill you and will…
Scones, are traditional English sweet buns – cakes, which accompany English breakfast and afternoon tea. Their dough is buttery and fluffy, and they are usually eaten with extra butter,…