Kolokithokeftedes or zucchini fritters/ patties. These are one of my favorite Greek meze. 🇬🇷💙 I had to cut back some of my herbs in my herb garden, so this recipe has fresh basil, oregano, & mint in it. And it’s such a refreshing combination! The fresh herbs really make the difference! And truly you can … Continue reading Kolokithokeftedes or Zucchini Fritters Gone Ketolicious
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!
Have you ever heard of a Switchel? It is an old world electrolyte rich beverage created in the 17th C in either New England or the Caribbean. There is tradition for this drink in both places. In the American Colonies it became a traditional thirst quencher to offer farmers at hay harvesting time, as plain … Continue reading Switchel
Greek coffee ☕️! Greeks, Armenians, Turks and other people’s in that part of the world all drink this coffee. We all call it by our ethnic name for it. Greek coffee for two. (I painted these cups.) The Greek version is traditionally a blonde roast, and is less bitter to the taste. I use the … Continue reading Greek Coffee
I made homemade Labneh, which is a Levantine cheese made from yogurt. In Greece, we call this “tiri kremas” which simply means cream cheese.This is a simple process. I took Greek yogurt, which is already strained, and strained it even more, to drain out even more whey.You can do this in the fridge over a … Continue reading Labneh Yogurt Cheese
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
Just made “Tsigaria”, which is made of any dark leafy greens 🥬and herbs🌱 that you want or have available. “Tsigarizo” means “I fry”. I used baby spinach, leeks, scallions, basil, mint, dill, parsley, oregano, shallots, garlic. Sauté in olive oil & a little water on medium flame. Salt & pepper to taste. Garnish with a … Continue reading Tsigaria – Greek sauté of dark leafy greens and herbs
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