Eleni Saltas
Food, Life, Fitness
Welcome to my website! I am a food blogger, personal trainer, outdoor enthusiast, and author of the cookbook All You Can Greek.
Recent Recipes
I’m always in the kitchen, trying and sharing recipes from all over the world, with special attention to my Greek roots. From quick and easy recipes to elaborate, you’ll find your new favorite dishes here.
Simple Briam (Roasted vegetables)
Effortless and extremely delicious, briam is one of my favorite dishes I rely on nearly year round to get my veggies in….
Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad
Garbanzo Bean Greek SaladBy: Eleni Saltas Well composed and packed with flavorful ingredients, Greek salads can’t be beat. Those flavors, however, do have room to be elevated. Simply use all the Greek salad mixings (tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives) as a...
Whipped Feta Dip with Lemon and Thyme
Elevate your appetizer game with this simple dip, that comes together in minutes with just a few presses of the food processor or blender. Feta and cream cheese combine for…
Green Bean Bacon Bundles
Why wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy green beans and bacon? Wrap your fresh green beans in thick bacon for a fabulous side dish any night of the week…
Banana Bread with Sour Cream
Quick banana bread made out of Bisquick mix, plus a nice addition of sour cream for an extra creamy and moist banana bread…
Creamy Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Sautéed zucchini is cooked along with spices and blended with a handful of greens to create a smooth sauce, ideally mixed in with large tube pasta type to soak into all the crevices of the pasta…
Life
My biggest joys come from sharing my life experiences with others and learning from theirs. I love to travel. Let’s learn, move around and share together.
Food
I love cooking and hearing from people when they try my recipes. Many of them are favorites from my childhood as well as new creations with foods I crave.
Fitness
Improve your quality of daily living through mobility, strength, and overall mental wellbeing. Fitness goes hand in hand with food. Look for meal plans and fitness programs coming soon.
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From My Kitchen to Yours
Mezes
Mezes (short for the Greek word mezedakia) are small plates of food served most often as shared appetizers. Whether simple or complex, mezes always make a great finger food for drinks like ouzo or beer.
Main Courses
Soups, stews, and hearty meals are best when they are homemade. Every host wants their meals to shout success. Allow your dinner table to stand out with easy to follow recipes made with simple and fresh ingredients.
Desserts
Greeks are world famous for their dessert from baklava to galaktoboureko so I have you covered there. But you’ll also find brownies and cookies that will make your meal complete no matter the style or holiday.