by elenisaltas | Jan 21, 2021 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, mezes, other recipes, recipes, vegetarian
recipe Avodakos (dakos with avocado) By: Eleni Saltas You’ve heard of avocado toast, why not try avocado dakos aka AVODAKOS. Dakos is a traditional Cretan meze, but I’ve enjoyed putting a millennial twist on a classic for a more filling snack. Simply top your...
by elenisaltas | Dec 10, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, main courses, other recipes, recipes
Lima Beans & Lamb By: Eleni Saltas There are not many days when I am gung ho for beans. Growing up a picky eater, beans have been the last to enter the rotation of foods I no longer push away. However, there’s still a slight distrust for beans and I don’t know...
by elenisaltas | Nov 24, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, mezes, recipes, vegetarian
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad By: Eleni Saltas When I have guests over (pre-covid), there’s always that initial stress of palate pleasing. There’s always a vegan/someone practicing a Lenten fast, some keto guy or a finicky eater. Although I’d like to say, “you’ll eat...
by elenisaltas | Nov 19, 2020 | Greek recipes, main courses, recipes, Uncategorized, vegetarian
Boureki zucchini and potato pie By: Eleni Saltas Cretans are the masters of scores of hearty vegetable dishes. Boureki (zucchini and potato pie) is an example with its thick layers of thinly cut zucchini and potatoes. A hint of mint and a combination of Cretan cheeses...
by elenisaltas | Oct 22, 2020 | desserts, Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, recipes, vegetarian
Greek Coffee Coffee Cake with sour cream By: Eleni Saltas While sifting through my late Aunt Mary’s recipe book, I landed on a sour cream coffee cake recipe in her dessert section. The word coffee stood out to me and I knew right away I had to make it. Just as I was...
by elenisaltas | Oct 8, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, main courses, mezes, vegetarian
Sweet Baked Feta By: Eleni Saltas I fell in love with baked feta while on a trip to Northern Greece a few years ago. Called bouyiourdi in Greek, and commonly made with sliced tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers, the spicy version of baked feta has been a staple on my...
