Yemista stuffed vegetables By: Eleni Saltas Yemista (or Gemista) is a Greek word meaning “to be stuffed with.” You may have grown up just calling it stuffed tomatoes or peppers, or zucchini. Many chefs and amateur cooks have created their own take on this traditional...
Mushroom Gyros with a vegan tzatziki By: Eleni Saltas Gyros are a staple of Mediterranean street food, traditionally featuring slices of meat (often pork, chicken or lamb), wrapped in a warm pita bread and garnished with vegetables and plenty of sauce. However, for...
Mediterranean Pita Pockets with chickpeas By: Eleni Saltas Drawing inspiration from traditional Greek flavors, and my favorite chickpea salad, these Mediterranean pita pockets are a fun play with flavors! Pan cooked chickpeas are complemented by a colorful mix of...
recipe Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra By: Eleni Saltas Some enjoy the smell of roses or the earthy aroma after a rainfall. I enjoy the smell of garlic sauteing in a pan of melted butter. Browned butter and garlic is a common first step to many popular...
Phyllo Wrapped Feta By: Eleni Saltas There’s something exciting about receiving a parcel and for me it’s even more special putting one together. I used to love writing a thoughtful letter to a friend, picking out an envelope to send it off to the mail, and then...
