Tirokroketes Fried Cheese Balls (two recpies) By: Eleni Saltas Gooey on the inside, crunchy on the outside, tirokroketes (fried cheese balls) is an irresistible appetizer that will leave guests wanting more. For the first recipe, I use a trio of cheeses: feta,...
Manouri Ball cheese rolled in pistachios By: Eleni Saltas If you haven’t watched ‘Akis’ Food Tour’ yet, which can be found on YouTube, I highly recommend it. Throughout each episode, famous Greek chef Akis Petretzikis visits different regions of Greece, all while...
Blistered Shishito Peppers By: Eleni Saltas Blistered shishito peppers have become our family go-to garden snack. Every year, my mom insists that I plant shishito peppers in our garden, and I of course oblige and not only plant but cook them up for her. It’s a...
Smashed Lemon Potatoes with rosemary and garlic By: Eleni Saltas Elevate your potato presentation by giving them a boil, smash and broil. Prep Time: 5min Total Time: 45min Servings: 2-4 Good For: Dinner/Side Dish Ingredients 24 ounces (about 1 ½ pounds small...
Koulourakia with a chocolate twist By: Eleni Saltas Koulourakia with chocolate are a fun twist to a classic Greek cookie. To create these cookies, start with a standard koulourakia dough (you can use mine below or your own), split that dough in half and knead the...
Yiayia Stella’s Koulourakia with anise By: Eleni Saltas Anise is the star of Yiayia Saltas’ koulourakia. Enjoy these fluffy koulourakia with a tried and true recipe. Prep Time: 25min Total Time: 60-80min Servings: about 100 cookies Good For: Dessert...
