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 | Sep 5, 2021 | Greek recipes, mezes, other recipes
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...
by elenisaltas | Apr 21, 2021 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses
Tomato Yemista stuffed tomatoes By: Eleni Saltas Since my first cookbook was published in 2019, I’ve hosted numerous cooking demonstrations. Live demos are not happening now, so ninety nine percent of them were “instagram live” or zoom feeds due to COVID. The sessions...
by elenisaltas | Dec 7, 2018 | lifestyle tips, Travel
Of the thousands of Greek islands, one holds a very special place in my heart—Crete. With sandy shores, rugged terrain, bustling nightlife, ancient treasures, and world-renowned gastronomy, Crete is a feast for the senses. Everyone agrees Greek hospitality rates a ten...
by elenisaltas | Nov 17, 2018 | Eleni's Recipes, other recipes
Two months ago I was asked to cook a Greek dish on a local TV station, KUTV 2, to promote the Salt Lake Greek Festival. I cooked one of my favorite dishes, Bouyiourdi (spicy baked feta) while chatting with Chef Bryan Woolley (cookingwithchefbryan.com). Much to my...
