by elenisaltas | Sep 20, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, recipes, vegetarian
Garbanzo Bean Greek Salad By: Eleni Saltas Well composed and packed with flavorful ingredients, Greek salads can’t be beat. Those flavors, however, do have room to be elevated. Simply use all the Greek salad mixings (tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives) as a...
by elenisaltas | May 15, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, recipes, vegetarian
Imam Bayildi eggplants stuffed with tomatoes By: Eleni Saltas As the story goes, Imam Bayildi got its name from when an imam (a Muslim priest) fainted immediately upon eating this dish because it was so tasty. Wherever the name came from, it’s rich and impressive in...
by elenisaltas | Apr 10, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
Kritharaki Orzo in Tomato Sauce By: Eleni Saltas I love a good one pot meal—these types of meals require little clean up. Enter Kritharaki, often referred to as manestra or orzo. Kritharaki has the aromatic smell of sautéed onions and garlic, a decadent tomato sauce...
by elenisaltas | Apr 9, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
Meatless “Meat” Sauce By: Eleni Saltas To make a vegetarian version of the beloved kima (Greek meat sauce), simply swap ground meat for mushrooms and chickpeas. The vegetables make a hearty texture, creating a meatless “meat” sauce. My brother, who thinks...
by elenisaltas | Apr 2, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
Lahanorizo cabbage and rice By: Eleni Saltas Get a large amount of vegetables in just one dish with Lahanorizo (la-ha-NOH-ree-zoh), a healthy meal made in just one pot. Lahanorizo, meaning cabbage and rice, perfectly melds together with leeks, garlics, and spices. A...
by elenisaltas | Mar 31, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, vegetarian
Arakas Latheros Pea and Potato Stew By: Eleni Saltas Think you need to cut carbs to lead a sound diet? Think again. Vegetables are a great source of healthy carbs, and the combinations are endless. Arakas latheros (pea stew) is a Mediterranean staple with peas...
