A berry pretty salad
Strawberries in a savory salad work, they really do. Especially when paired with aromatic herbs like mint, basil and complemented with salty feta. It’s a lovely one to ring in spring or summer and also perfect to bring for a picnic or barbecue with friends because it is just so darn pretty. I’ve added quinoa […]
Fresh and delish salsa verde
I am completely besotted by this Italian fresh herb sauce and make it all the time during the hotter months of the year. Light, yet intensely aromatic, it brings out greatness in any grilled fish, poultry, meat or vegetable you decide to pair it. It is especially killer good when spooned over salmon or a […]
Wholly delicious nectarine vanilla compote
As far as I’m concerned, perfectly ripe peaches, juicy nectarines and meltingly sweet apricots are foods for the Gods. Although my preference is to messily eat them fresh from the market, the ones that linger a bit too long on the counter are best when turned into this bright summer-infused compote. My mouth literally waters […]
Moorish calamari with chickpeas and chorizo
The minute I tasted this mouth-watering dish at a friend’s house the other night, I knew I was going to have to attempt recreating it at home. And I did. Twice. Because it was that good. Adding chorizo to anything will make you feel like you’re eating at a lively tapas bar in the streets […]
Bring-me-back-to-Greece sautéed calamari
While calamari often conjures up images of battered, deep fried rings served with tartare sauce as an appetizer, it is actually extremely versatile. In fact, I prefer it lightly grilled or sautéed and served as a light hot summer night dinner. It takes absolutely no time to make and always transports me back to an […]
Mango vanilla “petits suisses”
I resisted posting this recipe for a while because “petits suisses” isn’t something most people are familiar with. They are what the French call “fromage frais” that are bought in tiny yogurt containers. Fromage frais is more treat-like, and less acidic than yogurt but firmer and easier to digest than cream. Anyway, French kids eat […]
Refreshing feta herb hummus
Hummus is a regular feature on our dinner table. I love my original recipe, but I’ve also jumped on the colorful hummus trend bandwagon and experimented adding other ingredients to it. I’d be lying if I said all of them were a success but so far, I’ve posted my favorites. It all started with beetroot, […]
A damn good salad bowl
My husband and I regularly have “make do with what you’ve got” nights where we just take out whatever fresh produce that needs to be eaten, lay it all out on the table and see how if we can create something out of it. This bowl saw the light of day on one of those […]
Savory herb “kuku” crêpes
These gorgeous green savory crêpes can easily be eaten plain because they’re so flavorful; but I usually spread some savory fillings and serve them either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are also a fantastic appetizer for a crowd. I like to use a variety of fillings depending on my fridge inventory: fresh goat cheese, […]
Lazy mamma’s thai curry
If you have 30 minutes to make a magnificent dinner and need a recipe that can easily be double or tripled, this delectable thai-inspired curry needs to be in your little black book. While most traditional curry recipes require you to make a paste, I skip this step – that’s the “lazy” part – and […]