Lagana greek flatbread By: Eleni Saltas Clean Monday, Kathera Deftera in Greek, is a special day that signifies the start of Great Lent. It’s a nationally observed holiday in Greece, and a day where Greeks traditionally make and consume Lagana, a unique flatbread made...
Halloumi and Pear Salad your new holiday salad! By: Eleni Saltas I take my salads seriously, and this Grilled Halloumi is not messing around. Imagine bites of pears nestled next to creamy, golden grilled halloumi, topped with a scattering of pomegranate seeds, and...
Spanakorizo with tomatoes By: Eleni Saltas Spanakorizo, a traditional Greek dish pronounced “spa-na-KO-ri-zoh,” has garnered admiration from both Greek cuisine connoisseurs and those new to its flavors. What’s the secret to its popularity? It’s simple–a...
Yemista stuffed vegetables By: Eleni Saltas Yemista (or Gemista) is a Greek word meaning “to be stuffed with.” You may have grown up just calling it stuffed tomatoes or peppers, or zucchini. Many chefs and amateur cooks have created their own take on this traditional...
Mushroom Gyros with a vegan tzatziki By: Eleni Saltas Gyros are a staple of Mediterranean street food, traditionally featuring slices of meat (often pork, chicken or lamb), wrapped in a warm pita bread and garnished with vegetables and plenty of sauce. However, for...
Shrimp Saganaki Shrimp in tomato sauce By: Eleni Saltas Shrimp saganaki is a flavorful Greek dish that combines succulent shrimp with a tomato-based sauce, typically topped with feta cheese, making it wonderfully salty and creamy. Here, we omit the cheese to keep the...
Roasted Cauliflower with an herby bean puree By: Eleni Saltas Roasted vegetables are undeniably delicious on their own and all, but how about taking them to the next level by pairing them with a creamy, protein-packed puree! In this recipe, cauliflower takes center...
Baked Chickpea Fritters oil free & dairy free By: Eleni Saltas Bursting with herbs, these chickpea fritters are tailor-made for Lent, boasting an oil-less and dairy-free profile. While the notion of fritters may indicate frying, these fritters are baked in the...
Bakaliaros Skordalia Cod fritters + Garlic dip By: Eleni Saltas March 25th is a double national holiday of Greece, marking a special day of both religious and political events. It’s a spiritual day dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Annunciation of the Theotokos, when...
Lemony Orzo a quick one pan meal By: Eleni Saltas I love the simplicity of this orzo, which achieves a tasty lemony result with minimal and budget friendly ingredients. Rather than boiling the orzo in a broth, toasting the orzo in the pan with the vegan butter adds...
