This is such a delightful recipe! Lemon zest and strawberries are a match made in heaven! Lemon Yogurt & Olive Oil Strawberry Muffins Olive oil cakes are very popular in Mediterranean countries like Greece, the South of France, Italy & Spain. It really makes a light yet decadent cake. The combination of olive oil and … Continue reading Lemon, Yogurt & Olive Oil Strawberry Muffins
I am so in love with no bake cheesecakes. I have practically created a series of them in many flavors! They are perfect for keto. You can easily create a gluten free/paleo friendly crust. They are easy. And during the hot months, you don’t need an oven! I have found that most home cooks in … Continue reading Lemon Mastiha No Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
Like most Greeks, we often eat cauliflower boiled, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice. Simplicity at its best! However, since there are two of us in this household, I always have 1/2 a cauliflower left over. Cauliflower tots with jalapeño feta dip What to do with leftover cooked cauliflower? Get creative!!! Baked … Continue reading Baked Cauliflower Tots with Jalapeño Feta Dip
I have always loved brownies. I don’t know too many who don’t! What’s not to love? Chocolate, chocolate & more chocolate! Keto Brownies: 4 eggs2 sticks of butter melted1 package sugar free chocolate chips.1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/2 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup super fine almond flour1 tbsp baking powder1/4 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp coffee1/4 … Continue reading Did somebody say brownies??? Keto brownies!
So this savory pita (or pie) recipe is a traditional recipe from my husbands’ hometown of Trikala, Greece.It is called “plastos” which literally means fake! So this a fake out spanakopita. The usual spanakopita is more labor intensive because these women would create their own multi-layered wheat based phyllo dough. Imagine working all day, and … Continue reading Plastos Greens Pie from Trikala, Greece
Paksimadia or Biscotti with anise seeds, almond extract & ouzo. And they are keto! The recipe is based on my favorite paksimadia traditional to the Greek island of Kefalonia, where my family is from! Easy recipe! Whenever I would visit the island, my great uncle Makis would be sure to have these in ample supply … Continue reading Paksimadia or Greek Biscotti
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