by elenisaltas | Apr 9, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, recipes, vegetarian
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 31, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, other recipes, vegetarian
Arakas Latheros Pea and Potato Stew By: Eleni Saltas 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...
by elenisaltas | Mar 8, 2020 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, Lenten friendly, main courses, vegetarian
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 | Dec 9, 2019 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, mezes, recipes, vegetarian
Gooey on the inside, crunchy on the outside, tirokroketes (fried cheese balls) is an irresistible appetizer that will leave guests wanting more. For this dish, I use three different types of cheese: feta, graviera, and gouda. The three types play well together and...
by elenisaltas | Mar 27, 2019 | Greek recipes, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian
Considered a national dish of Greece, fasolada represents the country’s frugal and healthy style of cuisine all in one bowl. Made with a hearty combination of white beans, chopped vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, a handful of herbs, and a robust sauce, fasolada is...
