by elenisaltas | Mar 21, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, Lenten friendly, main courses, Uncategorized
recipe Mushroom Giovetsi By: Eleni Saltas Giouvetsi is a comforting orzo casserole dish typically made with beef, lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian swap, ditch the meat and use mushrooms for a savory meal. Plus, it’s Lenten friendly! I recently made this recipe for...
by elenisaltas | Apr 9, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes
Meatless “Meat” Sauce By: Eleni Saltas 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...
by elenisaltas | Mar 8, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses
Vegetable Soup By: Eleni Saltas This vegetable soup uses a little this and a little of that. My papou (grandfather) Pete Saltas would make it using whatever vegetables he found in the kitchen. Some call this the “kitchen-sink soup” because everything and anything goes...
by elenisaltas | Mar 6, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, mezes
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions By: Eleni Saltas When you’re short on time and don’t want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition, quickly whip up sautéed mushrooms and onions. With the versatility of mushrooms, you can serve this dish in almost any way you can imagine–eaten...
by elenisaltas | Mar 6, 2017 | Greek recipes, main courses
My whole life, I’ve randomly craved a specific food or cuisine that eventually led to weeks of indulgence in it. A couple of years ago I went complete left field of Greek cuisine and made stir-fry every other day. Another time it was protein pancakes. Now it’s...
