by elenisaltas | May 15, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, recipes, vegetarian
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 taste. Imam Bayildi originates in Asia Minor and makes for a...
by elenisaltas | Apr 10, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
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 spiced with oregano and cinnamon, and finishes...
by elenisaltas | Apr 9, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
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 literally, argues this dish’s name...
by elenisaltas | Mar 31, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, vegetarian
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 prepared in rich tomato sauce, herbs, carrots and potatoes....
by elenisaltas | Jun 13, 2019 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, main courses
Sloppy Joe is an American classic consisting of ground beef or pork and a tomato sauce sandwiched between toasted hamburger buns. It’s such an easy meal that comes together in just one skillet, and so we have enjoyed plenty a sloppy joe’s in my house—some sloppier...
