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.
Tsoureki French Toast Casserole
Do you have leftover Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)? Try this Tsoureki French Toast Casserole that gives extra life to this delicious sweet bread.
Koulourakia with a Chocolate Twist
Koulourakia are delicious cookies that can vary with its maker. Have fun with shapes with this two tone koulourakia twist!
Tsoureki (Greek Easter Sweet Bread)
Tsoureki is a Greek sweet bread enjoyed on Easter. The flavors are bright and memorable with orange zest, mastic and mahlab.
Yiayia’s Koulourakia
Koulourakia are popular year-round but more common as a staple on Greek Easter day. Yiayia’s koulourakia are fluffy and flavored with anise.
Tomato Yemista
Yemista is a traditional Greek dish basically meaning “to be stuffed with.” Greeks stuff onions, peppers, zucchini, cabbage, eggplant and tomatoes–basically anything that can be hollowed out. For this recipe I’m only using big, ripe tomatoes.
Vegan Bougatsa
Vegan bougatsa will settle your sweet tooth craving during Lenten periods. This pie stays creamy with the help of coconut milk. It’s simply delicious.
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.