Tzatziki sauce is a delicious, creamy, garlicky accompaniment to grilled meats and even tastes great when spread atop bread! You will love this simple recipe!
Tzatziki Sauce
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Appetizer
Spanakopita (Spinach And Feta Cheese Pie) with Homemade Phyllo
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Recipes, Vegetarian
Crispy, flaky phyllo and delicious spinach and feta cheese filling makes this a favourite savoury pie to many, including myself! As a child, spanakopita was to me what candy is to most children! I couldn’t wait to be old enough to make it myself and to bring the same happiness it brought to me, to all […]
Homemade Phyllo
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Recipes
Phyllo is a wonderful creation of flattened, paper thin dough, that is very versatile in the culinary world. It can be filled with just about anything from savoury to sweet ingredients and when baked, it transforms into crispy, flaky goodness! Grocery stores carry pre-made and frozen phyllo, but making it from scratch is a fun […]
Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Dessert, Holiday Food
These tasty twists can be found in nearly all Greek homes around Easter time, as they are the traditional Greek Easter cookie. However, many Greeks make them year round for dipping into coffee or tea. My kids love to dunk them into glasses of milk! They are often made in large batches in order to have […]
Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Greek Meatball Soup in a Lemon/Egg Broth)
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Main Dish, Recipes
This delicious and hearty traditional Greek soup recipe is a must try! Ground beef, rice, grated onion and herbs are mixed together to form bite size balls and they are submerged into a flavourful lemon, egg broth. The whole family will love it!
Greek Roasted Potatoes
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Recipes
These deliciously lemony herbed potatoes, are a wonderful accompaniment to chicken, lamb or beef. They will melt in your mouth and send your taste buds soaring!
Feta and Kale Stuffed Chicken Breasts
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Main Dish, Nutritional Insight, Recipes
Feta tastes great with just about everything- from watermelon to pizza! When incorporated into meals, it seems to make everything look and taste gourmet! In this recipe I use feta along with sauteed kale, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes to stuff herbed chicken breasts. The flavour intensity is off the charts! Kale is a great […]
Pastitsio
April 4, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Recipes
When it comes to Greek comfort food- this one takes the cake! Think of pastitsio as the Greek version of lasagna. Delicious layers of pasta, meat sauce and creamy and cheesy béchamel. It is often served along with a green salad, and makes the perfect meal to share with friends and family! Servings: 6-8
Phyllo Pepper Pie (Piperopita)
March 3, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian
Aside from the traditional Greek spinach pie (spanakopita), and cheese pie (tiropita), Greeks enjoy using phyllo to make many other savoury pies! This delicious pepper pie recipe includes feta cheese, caramelized onions, garlic, peppers and mushrooms sprinkled with rosemary and enclosed in crunchy phyllo goodness!
Greek Lentil Soup (Fakhes)
March 3, 2014 by Zoe Vlachos - in Recipes, Vegetarian
Greek lentil soup is full of incredible health properties but best of all- it’s deliciously savoury and warms the soul! It’s one of the oldest traditional Greek dishes dating back to the ancient days. Here is my family recipe. Enjoy!
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