This quick and easy Greek appetizer or meze is a beautiful combination of flavours and textures. The feta is coated in semolina, egg and sesame seeds and it is fried until the outside is crispy and the feta is warm and soft. To serve, drizzle with honey and sprinkle on crushed walnuts. Growing up Greek, feta was practically its own food group. There was never a table, or a meal, that didn`t incorporate this quintessential Greek cheese in one way or another. Whether it was presented as a whipped feta dip, served the base for an elegant meze like feta and fig crostini or made its way into a fri ..read more

All the great Greek flavours wrapped up and warmed up; tomatoes, olive oil, Kalamata olives, herbs and spices, and of course, feta! This is the perfect appetizer for entertaining, Greek-style! Some of the best Greek mezes star feta! Growing up in a Greek household, there was always feta on the table, in one form or another. Commonly prepared appetizers and snacks were whipped feta dip, and sesame coated fried feta with honey and walnuts. When it was time for breakfast we were often served tomato and feta toast – to this day this is one of my favourite ways to start the day! As a Greek family ..read more

As Greeks, this is a meal we always enjoy on March 25th, the day of Greek Independence and the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It is a delicious combination of salt cod, lightly floured and then fried, served with a side of very garlicky, and tangy mashed potatoes. I like to think of this meal as the Greek version of fish and chips! This easy preparation of the cod, referred to as bakaliaro, is just one of the ways we enjoy this mild flavoured white fish. Other ways I enjoy salt cod is by baking it in a tomato sauce when I make cod with eggplant and potatoes. Fresh cod is also great, and can ..read more

A delicious way to serve this quintessential Greek cheese! A block of feta baked until softened and then drizzled with honey and topped with fresh mint and chili flakes. The combination of salty, sweet, minty and with a touch of heat is absolutely amazing. When I was a kid, my Greek parents entertained all the time. When time was limited, their Greek hospitality shone through with easy recipes, many of which were made with feta – which was always available. They often made a super simple whipped feta dip recipe, offered an elegant feta and fig crostini, or popped baked feta wrapped in filo do ..read more

This 2024 Great Lent Meal Plan will be your go to resource when trying to decide what to eat during Great Lent. Between Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) and Pascha (Orthodox Easter Sunday) you have options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks or desserts. In addition, the major holidays during this period are highlighted. Great Lent this year starts with Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) on March 18th and it ends with Pascha on May 5th. The seven weeks are meant to be observed in part by fasting from certain foods. This meal plan is a resource to anyone who struggles to decide what to eat and f ..read more

Halva is a traditional Greek dessert that is made with semolina. The semolina is toasted in olive oil and is then boiled in a flavoured syrup until it is thickened. Raisins are added and the semolina mixture is transferred to a mold until it is cooled and set. Have you ever made a bowl of Cream of Wheat cereal and not been able to eat it right away?  Maybe you had to tend to a fussy baby, a pesky telemarketer or a parcel delivery (hurray for on-line shopping).  No matter the interruption, when you finally settled in to add milk to your porridge, you were faced with a solid mass ..read more

Four simple ingredients and you get the most delicious meal. All you need is spaghetti, olive oil, mizithra cheese, a bit of salt and about 20 minutes to get a comforting Greek meal on the table. This is a weird recipe, but it’s one which is perfect to have available when you 1) haven’t done your groceries and so have nothing else to cook, 2) have about 15 minutes to throw dinner on the table, 3) have a houseful of hungry kids to feed, 4) are alone and just need something delicious to fill your belly so you can get on with your day or, 5) would rather be knitting. Why this recipe is great Qui ..read more

These are the best peanut butter cookies I have ever had. Made with smooth peanut butter, two kinds of sugar, creamy butter, a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, these cookies are out of this world I know you will love them as much as I do. It’s true. I am not too humble to admit it. These may actually be the best peanut butter cookies you will ever have. What makes them so perfect? First of all, let’s take a step back and say that I have never eaten a bad peanut butter cookie. Whether it is the basic recipe right off the back of the peanut butter jar (delicious!) or boxed cookies from the grocery ..read more

A simple smoothie made with orange juice, frozen berries and sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. A quick and easy way to start your day, or at any time. Many people turn to smoothies when they are trying to lose weight, or eat healthier, or feel better about the 3 pieces of bougatsa they had the night before. I get it, and that’s okay. But I’m here to tell you that there’s another reason to enjoy smoothies – because they are delicious! And, they are a fun way to get some fruits, veggies and other goodies into people (kids? husbands?) who may otherwise be less inclined to welcome them into ..read more

Learn how to make the perfect vanilla milkshake. Nothing is easier than this refreshing, cooling and creamy treat, so long as you have the right ratio of ice cream to milk. I add a touch of sugar, a touch of vanilla, and occasionally a raw egg for extra frothy creaminess! Don’t worry, the raw egg is optional! Milkshakes can be considered drinks that go perfectly with a hamburger and French fries, or they can even be considered as dessert, or a mid-day treat. Any way you enjoy your shake is perfect, and with this recipe, so long as you have a blender and the simple ingredients, you can make th ..read more