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...
Koliva (Memorial Dish) By: Eleni Saltas The tradition of offering Koliva, a wheat berry-based dish, is deeply rooted in Orthodox traditions. It is a staple at Orthodox Christian memorial services, most commonly for 40-day or annual anniversaries of a loved one’s...
Paximadia with cranberries and almonds By: Eleni Saltas Caught up in a delightful paximadia (Greek biscotti) baking spree lately, I wouldn’t be surprised if coffee sales are on the rise, as these twice baked cookies practically demand a perfect dunking partner. This...
Deviled Eggs with a greek twist By: Eleni Saltas Being someone with a taste for Greek flavors, my kitchen often witnesses a lot of feta and yogurt get put to use. In this deviled egg recipe, I’ve opted for the creaminess of Greek yogurt, steering away from the...
