My secret ingredients to this delectable blueberry pie are lemon and lavender! These flavors are just beautiful together!!! They belong together. The lavender that I used was gifted to me from my friends at Friends of the Earth Lavender. It’s grown in Central California. https://www.friendsoftheearthlavender.com/ Ingredients: 6 cups of blueberries.1 cup of sugarJuice & zest … Continue reading Blueberry Pie
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Lemon Cream Pie
This is my new favorite pie! So bright and refreshing! Just perfect for the spring and summer months! And it’s very simple to make! You will need three lemons, a can of sweetened condensed milk and a couple of egg yolks. I always make my own all butter pie crust. But you can go ahead … Continue reading Lemon Cream Pie
Revithokeftedes – Chickpea Fritters
There is a huge misconception that the falafel that you find in Middle Eastern cuisine should be lumped together into Greek cuisine. I am here to tell you that it isn’t. In some parts of the Aegean, you will find revithokeftedes, or chickpea fritters. However, they are simply not the same thing as falafel. We … Continue reading Revithokeftedes – Chickpea Fritters
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
Apple Spiced Cake
As much as I do love a great apple pie, there is something so elegant about an spiced apple cake!Today I have used Granny Smith apples. Any baking apple will do, as you want the apple pieces to hold their shape. I have spiced this with cinnamon, fenugreek, clove, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and lemon zest. … Continue reading Apple Spiced Cake
Pan Fried Lamb Shoulder
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
Simple Goats Milk Cheese Recipe
Would you like to impress your friends and family at the next dinner party that you are hosting? Make this simple homemade cheese! It’s so easy that you will be wondering why you haven’t made this before!!! Freshly made cheese from goats milk I made this with goats milk. However you can also make it … Continue reading Simple Goats Milk Cheese Recipe
Za’atar Chicken Thighs
I was first introduced to the za’atar spice blend by a Lebanese client of mine, who had me over and pulled out some za’atar bread, cheese, tea & a hookah pipe for us to share. The next day I found a middle eastern market, purchased a jar, and have been in love with the spice … Continue reading Za’atar Chicken Thighs
Vlita – Boiled Amaranth Greens
Vlita are nearly every Greeks favorite greens. Because they are hard to find in the US, they tend to create nostalgia among us Greek Americans. Vlita from Mary & Yianni’s garden. I had visited my friend Mary the other day, and her husband offered to cut me a few bunches from their garden. They are … Continue reading Vlita – Boiled Amaranth Greens
Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Drumsticks
One of my favorite childhood foods. My mother always made the best chicken drumsticks.Lemon oregano chicken drumsticks! So simple, yet roasted to perfection. If you are a bread eater (keto or not), the sauce that is created in the pan, is the most flavorful to dip your bread in! Ingredients: 10-12 chicken drumsticks 1/2 cup … Continue reading Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Drumsticks
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