I’ve grown broccoli in my garden off and on over the last few years, with varying levels of success. This last year was incredibly successful. Almost regrettably so. So. Much. Broccoli.
Continue reading Broccoli & Leek Frittata
Despite the quantity of sugar-filled recipes I have on this blog, my tastebuds are fully addicted to sour and salty flavors. I’d like to believe that this is in direct contrast to my sweet personality. No laughing allowed!
Continue reading Braised Chicken with Kalamata Olives & Capers
Once upon a time, the only potatoes you could find in the grocery store were baking potatoes. These potatoes were good. But remember the old saying “variety is the spice of life?” Yeah.
Continue reading Buttery Roasted Baby Potatoes with Carrots
Leeks were almost completely unknown to me until adulthood. They are not a commonly used item here in the U.S., which is really a shame. I say it’s time for that to change!
Continue reading Prasopita (Greek Leek and Feta Pie)
Repeat after me: Broccoli can taste good without being smothered in a sea of goopy, fake cheese. And I don’t mean that you should smother it in a sea of goopy, real cheese, either.
Continue reading Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
I was not a fan of Greek grape-leaf dolmades when I was a kid, but I have thankfully gotten my act together. However, cabbage rolls are just as good… and so much bigger!
Continue reading Lahanodolmades (Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Sauce)
I used to hate calamari when I was a kid. Really, it was just the tentacles that bothered me. Not gonna lie, I still don’t like them.
Continue reading Stuffed Calamari in Tomato Sauce
Crab is one of those foods that is like a perfect life partner. It can go casual with a simple dunking in a vat of melted butter, or it can get all dressed up and mingle in a party of other ingredients. In other words, I like it.
Continue reading Beer Battered Crab Cakes
Whoever the first person was to combine the classic ingredients found in spanakopita (Greek spinach and feta pastry), they need to be honored with a national holiday. It’s the least we can do for all the joy they’ve bestowed upon the world.
Continue reading Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)
As a child, I was not a fan of spinach, or anything that contained it, and no amount of watching Popeye cartoons could make me change my mind. Thank goodness for adulthood.
Continue reading Spinach & Feta Galette
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