This beautiful and light cheesecake hails from the Greek island of Sifnos in the Cyclades. It is a simple recipe that comes together in no time! It’s called Melopita, which is Greek for honey pie. There is no sugar in this recipe at all. Sweetened with gorgeous Greek honey, then drizzled with honey, and dusted … Continue reading Melopita – Greek Honey Pie
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Roselle Hibiscus Jam
I have a favorite farmers market and it’s up in Oxnard at the Channel Islands Harbor. I always find the most delicious produce up there. But this time, I had found something that I had never seen before. These strange looking red flowers in the produce tables instead of the florists section. The seller told … Continue reading Roselle Hibiscus Jam
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder. Tomato based, a little bit spicy, herby & smokey. This is such a beautiful soup! Little know fact about me. I used to eat New England clam chowder at nearly every restaurant that offered it. It was my favorite. Then something in my body changed and for the past twenty years, I … Continue reading Manhattan Clam Chowder
Dolmades – Greek stuffed grape leaves
Variations of stuffed grape leaves or dolmades are made all over the Balkans all the way go the Middle East. They differ according to cultural culinary traditions. This is the Greek version. This one is herby, lemony and filled with ground beef and rice. You can make the same thing with only herbs and rice, … Continue reading Dolmades – Greek stuffed grape leaves
Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ok! I have found my new absolute favorite chocolate cake! This fudgy flourless chocolate cake is a game changer! Oh my goodness, cheers to fudgy deliciousness! This version has sugar as the sweetener. It created a cracked top. This is the sugar free version, made with allulose. It doesn’t get the same crackled effect, bits … Continue reading Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
Fig & Rosemary Jam
It’s the tail end of fig season, and I thought how lovely would it be to make a jar of fig jam. I have added a little fresh woodsy rosemary to enhance the floral flavor of the fig. A cinnamon stick for earthiness, lemon zest for brightness, and a hint of vanilla to enhance the … Continue reading Fig & Rosemary Jam
Ergolavous Amygdalota-Traditional Greek Almond Cookie with Pastry Cream
I am so excited to share this recipe with you as it is one of my absolute favorite Greek cookies! Have you ever heard of them? Ergolavous? Well it’s a traditional amygdaloto (almond) cookie sandwiched with decadent pastry cream! I mean who doesn’t love pastry cream! An ergolavos by definition is a builder. So the … Continue reading Ergolavous Amygdalota-Traditional Greek Almond Cookie with Pastry Cream
Gluten Free Apple Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a French dessert that is traditionally made with black cherries. It has a custard like texture and could easily be described as somewhere between a cake and flan. It hails from Limousin. When other fruit is used, this dessert is actually called a flaugnarde. Since it’s apple picking season, here is a recipe … Continue reading Gluten Free Apple Clafoutis
Avgolemono Soup – Greek Chicken Soup
Avgolemono is one of the most nourishing soups that you will ever try! This is the traditional Greek version of chicken soup. While it appears creamy, it is really made with a mixture of eggs and lemon juice, and no dairy at all. There is a special trick to not curdling the eggs. You must … Continue reading Avgolemono Soup – Greek Chicken Soup
Chicken Stock
Across the globe you will find recipes for that mythical cure all called chicken soup! I remember both my mother and grandmother simmering the whole chicken in a stock pot, and adding the herbs and vegetables. How soothing it was on a cold or rainy day. How better it made you feel if you were … Continue reading Chicken Stock
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