There are so many varieties when it comes to stuffed vegetable dishes. Grape leaves are extremely popular, but they are certainly not the only option. In Turkey and Greece, we almost found a way to stuff any variety of vegetables. Chard leaves, bell peppers, squash blossoms, mushrooms, cabbage leaves, zucchinis, eggplants, tomatoes, etc. The list […]
This recipe is part of my eat vegetarian-for-a-day movement, as I want to be part of the eat less meat to save the planet goal. Are any of those statements backed up by science? Yes, they are, but it is not my goal here to convince anyone about anything, but merely just to show you […]
Here is a guilt-free appetizer that you will not be able to stop dipping crispy crackers. It is tasty, creamy, spicy, and dreamy. This recipe is full of surprises, be aware! Regardless of being a happy food, the zucchini yogurt dip actually provides lots of antioxidants, vitamins, fibers, and minerals. Combine zucchini’s high fiber content […]
I am just crazy about tomatoes. I have no idea how it started, but my uncle was just like me. So, it runs in the family, I guess.Cut them in halves, sprinkle some salt, and voila! Whenever I see some quality tomatoes at the grocery store, I have to buy them, regardless of how many […]
Traditional recipes take me back to my childhood. I consider them as a way to travel back in time. Oh, I just invented the time machine! My grandma created this one. I developed it a bit in time (added the crushed garlic). Anyway, it is super easy and tasty. The trick here is the grilling […]
In my mission to find healthy-ish sweets for my children to eat, I managed somehow to come up with a very delicious apple cake recipe. The entire family (the kids and I) are big fans of the famous pie, but my daughter decided that she no longer eats that. So, I had to come up […]
Baking is one of my passion, and I try to have freshly baked bread for my kids every weekend they are with me. If times allows, I might bake during the week as well, but that happens extremely seldom, as my week is usually hectic. That leaves me with the weekend. The weekend is always […]
I will keep this post short and simple. I needed to make some lasagna sheets today, because I couldn’t find them in my local supermarket, and it is lasagna for dinner 😀 My boyfriend has been cooking the entire week for me (it’s Thursday today), so I promised him I would make lasagna for dinner […]
You do not have to go to fancy restaurants just to have a few delicious slices each time you crave sushi. It is as easy as learning some basic techniques and purchasing the right ingredients.
Making traditional kebabs at home is easier than you think. Nowadays, rotisserie ovens with spits can provide you all the necessary tools to roast or grill the most delicious traditional dishes. However, you would still need to learn a few tricks to create that real ethnic experience. Specially made equipment can solve the cooking part. Nevertheless, the rest of the puzzle is finding the right recipes. And for that, I am your guide.