My collection of mains and sides. You will love how fast and easy some of these are! Don’t be stuck for dinner!
If you think making homemade pasta is a thing only Italian grandmas and Michelin star chefs know how to do, think again! That’s because it’s very easy. A basic pasta uses only 3 ingredients (4, if you count water), and you don’t need any special Read more…
If you’re trying to incorporate more lentils into your diet, then you have to get this easy one pot Italian lentils and pasta into your routine! Not only does it come together in a snap, but it yields enough to feed a good crowd without Read more…
When you learn how easy it is to make your own homemade sauerkraut in your own kitchen, you will never buy it again! Especially knowing that it is way healthier for you, too. Why? Because the store bought version loses a lot of its probiotic Read more…
Recently I learned about this Greek lemon chickpea soup (also known as ravithia) and ever since I tried making it I am now hooked! It’s hearty and bright with good lemony flavor, kissed with subtle notes of oregano and bay leaf. And not only is Read more…
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to sneak veggies into your family’s diet, then you have to make these cheesy tomato dumplings! Not only will grown ups go wild for them, but your littles ones will beg you to make them over Read more…
If you like something thin, crispy, flaky and bursting with savory scallion flavor through every layer, then you have to try Chinese scallion pancakes! These hot tasty flatbreads go great with any meal, but they are a superb choice for an appetizer or fancy snack. Read more…
There are so many versions of empanadas in South American cultures, but the kind you find the coastal region of Galicia, Spain, is unlike any other. It seems everywhere you go the aromas of this mouthwatering street food hits you in the face. While empanadas Read more…
If you think eggplant is a bland and boring vegetable, then I am sure this eggplant spaghetti will change your mind very fast. Not only is it quick and easy, but you can enjoy it any time of year. Even better, it’s easy on the Read more…
This easy one pot macaroni and cheese recipe has to be one of the best kept secrets in the culinary world. And if you or your family loves macaroni and cheese, I not only urge you to try it, but I also challenge you to Read more…
Dolmathes, or stuffed grape leaves, are a staple in some form or other throughout the world. Whether in Greece, the Balkans or many parts of the Middle East, they are commonly stuffed with minced meat. These can vary from beef to lamb or even chicken. Read more…