In the United States there is this misconception of what a traditional Greek salad is. In Greece, and in our homes, when making a Greek salad, we don't like to mix our tomatoes with our lettuce. I actually feel as if the tomato is dirtying up my lettuce or the other way around. So the … Continue reading Greek Village Salad – Horiatiki Salata
Tzatziki is by far the most beloved of all Greek dips and spreads! I know that it is mine. We will eat it with gyro and souvlaki, dip our french fries and pita bread in it, and even vegatables. It is super versatile and very healthy for you. As we know, Greek yogurt is quite … Continue reading Tzatziki – Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip
One of my favorite cuts of lamb is the shoulder. Not only is it flavorful, it is also inexpensive! So if you want lamb on a budget, this could be the cut for you! What I love is that this is a quick way to prepare lamb for an easy lunch. I had actually purchased … Continue reading Pan Fried Lamb Shoulder
Have you ever heard of purslane? In Greece we call this green andrakla or glystrida. It is actually an edible weed, that is considered a succulent and grows wild just about everywhere and is jam packed with nutrients. Purslane is native to Asia, but now grows around the world. Purslane You will usually find it … Continue reading Purslane Salad
Have you ever had a refreshing granita? They are a traditional Italian treat, and they are so easy to make low carb! It originates in Sicily and is usually made with sugar, water and a variety of flavorings. Mine is made with a fruit smoothie and coconut water. I did not add sweetener to this … Continue reading Rose Lychee & Honeydew Granita
Zucchini are always a great symbol of summer. In a previous post, I used the blossoms. In this post the actual zucchini. And they have become a popular replacement for pasta in many favorite dishes. But today, I am going for a more traditional recipe close to what I grew up eating. Boiled zucchini with … Continue reading Greek Zucchini Summer Salad
One of my favorite things of summer are the exquisite zucchini blossoms! I have eaten them batter dipped and fried as well as stuffed and baked. For this recipe I chose to stuff them with creamy, sweet manouri and salty mizithra cheeses. Baked zucchini blossoms stuffed with manouri and mizithra cheeses. Manouri is a soft, … Continue reading Baked Zucchini Blossoms stuffed with Manouri & Mizithra Cheeses
This is one of my absolute favorite desserts. It is super light and refreshing. A great summer dessert as it requires no oven, and perfect for those succulent strawberries that are in season! It is low in carbs, keto friendly, and gluten free. Strawberry Mousse Cheesecake It is cream cheese based, and uses gelatin to … Continue reading Strawberry Mousse Cheesecake
Just because you are living a keto, low carb or paleo lifestyle, doesn’t mean that you can’t have some chocolate! These days you can choose from a few brands that offer chocolate chip options without the refined sugars. I choose Choczero because they use monk fruit extract and oligosaccharides, and that combination agrees with me. … Continue reading Pistachio & Rose Petal Dark Chocolate Bark with White Chocolate Drizzle
I have been googling how to recreate one of my favorite things, which is ravioli. And for someone following a ketogenic or even a low carb lifestyle, the real deal is not on the menu! Of course that doesn’t mean that you should never enjoy it in its authentic form ever again! However, if you … Continue reading Keto “Ravioli” with Ground Beef and Parmesan Cheese
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