recipe Chocolate Pumpkin Bread By: Eleni Saltas Pumpkin bread holds a special place in my heart, especially because it’s my brother Mikey’s absolute favorite. Mikey, my reliable go-to food tester, always offered his nod of approval with every dish I crafted. Recently,...
Spanakopita Dip By: Eleni Saltas Once upon a time, I set out to make a spanakopita—the authentic Greek pie filled with spinach, cheese, and herbs. I had all the ingredients arrange on my kitchen counter—spinach, cheese, and herbs. What I failed to grab from the...
Greeky Green Bean Casserole By: Eleni Saltas Introducing a twist to the classic green bean casserole—my Greek inspired green beans! Let’s elevate the ordinary to extraordinary. This Greeky green bean casserole embraces the flavors of Greek cuisine with tender green...
recipe Sautéed Collard Greens By: Eleni Saltas There’s nothing quite as satisfying as harvesting fresh greens from your own garden and transforming them into a delightful dish. Our garden collard greens are thriving at the moment, so I decided to make a staple...
Greek Coffee Brownies With brown butter By: Eleni Saltas Decadent, fudgy, delicious. This is all you need to know about these Greek coffee brownies. Now get to baking! Prep Time: 10min Total Time: 40min Servings: 4-6 Good For: Dessert Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted...
Vegan Bougatsa By: Eleni Saltas Transform the traditional creamy Greek bougatsa into a dairy free version. These vegan bougatsa parcels are baked golden to perfection. Prep Time: 5min Total Time: 35 min Servings: 2-4 Good For: Dessert/Lent Ingredients 1 ¾ cups plain...
recipe Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra By: Eleni Saltas Some enjoy the smell of roses or the earthy aroma after a rainfall. I enjoy the smell of garlic sauteing in a pan of melted butter. Browned butter and garlic is a common first step to many popular...
Learn About EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) By: Eleni Saltas Whatever is cooking, starting with a quality olive oil is important. I always knew that—to some extent. I knew my salads deserved “the good stuff” but when grilling or creating a stew I would grab for the “ok...
Taramosalata Greek fish roe dip By: Eleni Saltas Taramosalata is a classic Greek dip made of fish roe. Prep Time: 5min Total Time: 10min Servings: 3 cups Good For: Dinner/Dip Ingredients 1 small shallot, finely diced 2 Tablespoons club soda, or more if needed 6 slices...
Phyllo Wrapped Feta By: Eleni Saltas There’s something exciting about receiving a parcel and for me it’s even more special putting one together. I used to love writing a thoughtful letter to a friend, picking out an envelope to send it off to the mail, and then...
