by elenisaltas | Mar 21, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, garden, Greek recipes, health, Lenten friendly, main courses
recipe Arakas Lemonatos (lemony peas) By: Eleni Saltas There’s not a vegetable I pushed aside more than peas. Creamed, steamed, or paired with beans, it didn’t matter how they were prepared, peas never made it to my mouth. That was in my picky eating era–which wasn’t...
by elenisaltas | Mar 21, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, Lenten friendly, main courses, Uncategorized
recipe Mushroom Giovetsi By: Eleni Saltas Giouvetsi is a comforting orzo casserole dish typically made with beef, lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian swap, ditch the meat and use mushrooms for a savory meal. Plus, it’s Lenten friendly! I recently made this recipe for...
by elenisaltas | Mar 16, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, Lenten friendly, main courses
Revithada By: Eleni Saltas Revithada (garbanzo bean/chickpea soup) is a popular dish from the island of Sifnos that’s traditionally served on Sundays. Instead of long baking in the oven, I found a way to make this dish quickly from canned beans and slowly cooked...
by elenisaltas | Feb 23, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, main courses
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...
by elenisaltas | Jan 30, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, interview cooking, other recipes, Travel
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...
by elenisaltas | Dec 30, 2022 | Dips, Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health
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...
