by elenisaltas | Feb 13, 2018 | Dips, Greek recipes, mezes, Uncategorized
Nothing will keep your friends, family, and even strangers at an arms length away (or further) from you than taking just one bite of skordalia (garlic dip). Any bites after that and you can guarantee to be quarantined. No wonder it’s my favorite dip. I’m a people...
by elenisaltas | Feb 7, 2018 | Greek recipes, main courses, vegetarian
Greeks have a fix for every ailment. And no, it’s not Windex as seen in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But if you do have an itch to spray some Windex on something, feel free to aim your spray bottle towards the direction of my windows because half the time I can’t even...
by elenisaltas | Jan 29, 2018 | Greek recipes, mezes, vegetarian
Dolmades are a bite-sized Greek dish made from either grape or cabbage leaves and stuffed with an assortment of mixtures. What makes dolmades so wonderful is their versatility. Stuff dolmades with ground meat (lamb, beef or pork), or go the vegetarian route and create...
by elenisaltas | Jan 16, 2018 | Greek recipes, Uncategorized, vegetarian
Revithia (garbanzo bean soup) is a hearty and flavorsome dish that’s easy to prepare and makes a perfect meal for wintery nights. My dad discovered this recipe on one of our visits to the island of Sifnos many years ago. Before that, he was not a fan of Garbanzo...
by elenisaltas | Jan 12, 2018 | desserts
recipe Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donuts) By: Eleni Saltas Mary Saltas Mannos was just 76 years old when I was born. She’s my Papou Pete Saltas’ older sister, making her my great aunt. My papou had seven siblings and Aunt Mary was the first Saltas born in the United...
