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 melomakarona inspired By: Eleni Saltas I’ve made it my mission to explore and create as many paximadia flavors as I possibly can, so I’m extra excited to present the fusion of two beloved Greek cookies—melomakarona and paximadia. Melomakarona, renowned honey...
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...
