This is such a delightful recipe! Lemon zest and strawberries are a match made in heaven! Lemon Yogurt & Olive Oil Strawberry Muffins Olive oil cakes are very popular in Mediterranean countries like Greece, the South of France, Italy & Spain. It really makes a light yet decadent cake. The combination of olive oil and … Continue reading Lemon, Yogurt & Olive Oil Strawberry Muffins
I am so in love with no bake cheesecakes. I have practically created a series of them in many flavors! They are perfect for keto. You can easily create a gluten free/paleo friendly crust. They are easy. And during the hot months, you don’t need an oven! I have found that most home cooks in … Continue reading Lemon Mastiha No Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
This is one of the simplest and loveliest salads based around burrata cheese. Burrata salad Burrata is an artisan cheese made with cow or buffalo milk. It has a soft outer mozzarella shell and a creamy center and hails from the region of Apulia, Italy. It became a way to use up mozzarella scraps in … Continue reading Burrata Salad
This right here, is my husband’s favorite dip! Tirokafteri literally means hot (spicy) cheese. It is made with wonderful creamy, salty feta, Greek yogurt, Florina peppers, garlic, olive oil & red pepper flakes. Traditionally served with warm bread or pita. I also love it with a plate of cool crispy crudités (veggie sticks), pita chips … Continue reading Tirokafteri- Spicy Feta Dip
Politiki Salata is a traditional salad brought to us by the Greeks of Constantinople, which is modern day Istanbul. It is made with both green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, celery, spring onions, fresh parsley, and roasted red peppers. It is tangy and bright, and among Greeks, considered a winter salad. In essence it is … Continue reading Polítiki Salata
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
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