by elenisaltas | Mar 24, 2021 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
Shrimp Saganaki Pasta By: Eleni Saltas It’s not often I crave pasta, but when Great Lent rolls around and my body demands more calories but lettuce and raw vegetables don’t satisfy, I make sure my pantry stays loaded with different pasta types ready to be boiled into...
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 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...
by elenisaltas | Sep 30, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, mezes, recipes, vegetarian
Potato Salad with leeks and dill By: Eleni Saltas I have a pretty strong aversion to mayonnaise, especially in potato salads. I will note, however, I do actually like mayonnaise whipped with kethcup to make the beloved fry sauce, a popular Utah condiment for french...
