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
Mascarpone Pie with Fresh Berries and Almond Crust
This Fourth of July, I wanted to make a festive little something to decorate with the good ole red, white and blue! I decided on this fabulous, light and refreshing mascarpone pie, fragranced with lemon juice and zest. It's a no bake recipe, so it set in the refrigerator. I decorated it with sliced strawberries … Continue reading Mascarpone Pie with Fresh Berries and Almond Crust
Prasopita- Leek and Onion Pie
You will love this non traditional take on a traditional prasopita. Prasopita is a leek pita or pie that is made with leeks, red onion, spring onion, dill, mint & feta. It is lesser known outside of Greece, however well loved among the natives. Leeks, onions, shallots, garlic, spring onions, and chives are all part … Continue reading Prasopita- Leek and Onion Pie
Lemon Ouzo Olive Oil Bundt Cake
This beautiful bundt cake will be a hit at your next gathering! It is made with almond flour, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and ouzo! Glazed with white chocolate, and garnished with toasted almond slivers, lemon zest and dry edible rose petals. This is my take on a lemenoladopita, or lemon olive oil cake, … Continue reading Lemon Ouzo Olive Oil Bundt Cake
Chocolate Dipped Pistachio & Mastiha Biscotti
I love a good cookie! And biscotti always just feel so elegant to me. And I love to have a couple of treats on hand that hold up well so that I can reach for something within my dietary limitations as needed by my soul. So something like a biscotti will last me a while … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Pistachio & Mastiha Biscotti
Blackberry Saucy Syrup
Blackberries are one of favorite fruits! I especially love that they are naturally very low in sugar. As I usually just eat a few in a berry fruit salad, I thought how wonderful would it be to make sugar free & keto friendly berry sauce! You can use this in multiple ways. I mixed a … Continue reading Blackberry Saucy Syrup
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