Revithada is chickpea stew from the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea in Greece.
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Apple Cider Walnut Olive Oil Cake
You will absolutely love this beautiful cake! As we are still keeping Lent, I wanted to make a lent appropriate or vegan cake. Gotta have something a little sweet you know! I used olive oil instead of butter. And no eggs. It is very easy to make! Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 1 cup sugar … Continue reading Apple Cider Walnut Olive Oil Cake
Ladokouloura
Beautiful Ladokouloura are a traditional olive oil cookie, that is naturally vegan and perfect for the Greek Orthodox Lent. These are so delicious and so easy to make, you will want to make them often! The traditional aromatics are cinnamon, orange, cognac. Because I was out of cognac, and had a different Greek liqueur made … Continue reading Ladokouloura
Moustokouloura-Greek Grape Molasses Cookies
This one is for my vegan friends, and for those who fast for Lent leading up to Easter. This is one of my favorite cookies growing up in NYC, where Greek bake shops are everywhere! One of the best parts of living in Queens was how exposed to our Greek culture I was able to … Continue reading Moustokouloura-Greek Grape Molasses Cookies
Fanouropita
Fanouropita is a traditional Greek Orthodox Christian cake or pita, that we lovingly refer to as a lost and found cake. It is made in honor of Saint Fanourios, the patron saint of lost objects. My bestie called me over recently and asked if I would help her with this task, since this is my … Continue reading Fanouropita
Kalamata Olive & Oregano Crisps
One of my favorite breads to bake during my pre-low carb lifestyle days was no knead Kalamata olive & oregano bread. Today, I make this on a very rare occasion as we avoid wheat. Since my favorite way to eat it was toasted, I now create Kalamata olive & oregano crisps instead. These olive crisps … Continue reading Kalamata Olive & Oregano Crisps
Pumpkin Soup
For me it isn't really autumn until I have enjoyed a good pumpkin soup! There is just something so very comforting about it. The warm temperature of your soup in contrast to the cooler temperatures outside. It is one of my favorite things. While you can easily roast a pumpkin for this, I reached for … Continue reading Pumpkin Soup
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