Recipes

Melitzanosalata
The translation of melitzanosalata literally means “eggplant salad” but this dish is more of a dip or spread than it is a salad. There are two variations of this delicious “salad”. There is “country style” and there is “city style”. The one we made here is a little bit of both. With “country style”, you generally add chopped tomatoes, but my sister Joanna doesn’t like it with tomatoes. She thinks of it as a filler and when it comes to this dip, she’s a purist. And I agree.
The translation of melitzanosalata literally means “eggplant salad” but this dish is more of a dip or spread than it is a salad. There are two variations of this delicious “salad”. There is “country style” and there is “city style”. The one we made here is a little bit of both. With “country style”, you generally add chopped tomatoes, but my sister Joanna doesn’t like it with tomatoes. She thinks of it as a filler and when it comes to this dip, she’s a purist. And I agree.
Greek Easter Tsoureki
We played around a lot over the years with tsoureki recipes. There are different variations depending on what part of Greece the recipe hails from. I think we found our favorite! Not only is it delicious but it will make the house smell amazing! Here we left out the traditional red dyed Easter egg in the center because we never eat it but feel free to add it). The recipe will make 7 6-inch braids or 3-4 large braids. You can also use leftover tsoureki (if you have any!) as your bread for french toast or a croque monsieur sandwich. Sooo good!
We played around a lot over the years with tsoureki recipes. There are different variations depending on what part of Greece the recipe hails from. I think we found our favorite! Not only is it delicious but it will make the house smell amazing! Here we left out the traditional red dyed Easter egg in the center because we never eat it but feel free to add it). The recipe will make 7 6-inch braids or 3-4 large braids. You can also use leftover tsoureki (if you have any!) as your bread for french toast or a croque monsieur sandwich. Sooo good!
Araka (Pea Stew)
The other day my sisters and I were talking about our favorite dishes from childhood and Joanna listed araka as one of her favorites. Our mom used to make it for us all time, partly because she could make a big batch at once, and partly because it was good for us. But mostly because we all would eat it. We loved this dish as kids and really missed it when we realized we haven’t had araka in years so, of course, my sisters had to make it.
The other day my sisters and I were talking about our favorite dishes from childhood and Joanna listed araka as one of her favorites. Our mom used to make it for us all time, partly because she could make a big batch at once, and partly because it was good for us. But mostly because we all would eat it. We loved this dish as kids and really missed it when we realized we haven’t had araka in years so, of course, my sisters had to make it.
Spanakopita Spinach Pie
Here is our favorite, easy to make spanakopita (spinach pie) recipe Here is our favorite, easy to make spanakopita (spinach pie) recipe that was taught to Joanna by one of her favorite people, Lisa, who has been making this recipe for years, per the request of anyone that’s tasted it. Being Greek we almost always have phyllo dough and feta on hand. Feta is easy to find these days but if you can’t find phyllo, you can use store bought pie dough. The greatest thing about Lisa’s spinach pie? She makes it with love! Make this with love and we’re sure you and your family will truly enjoy it!
Here is our favorite, easy to make spanakopita (spinach pie) recipe Here is our favorite, easy to make spanakopita (spinach pie) recipe that was taught to Joanna by one of her favorite people, Lisa, who has been making this recipe for years, per the request of anyone that’s tasted it. Being Greek we almost always have phyllo dough and feta on hand. Feta is easy to find these days but if you can’t find phyllo, you can use store bought pie dough. The greatest thing about Lisa’s spinach pie? She makes it with love! Make this with love and we’re sure you and your family will truly enjoy it!
Eggs Benedictopoulos
Eggs Benedict is an American breakfast dish that generally consists of an English muffin, topped with ham or bacon, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce. But we decided to “Greekify” it, bringing the best of both food worlds together! Instead of an English muffin, we used potato cooked in some Greek olive oil with salt, pepper and oregano. We added some sautéed spinach, Hollaindaise sauce made with Greek yogurt and our favorite cheese, feta! We didn’t use meat in our recipe but feel free to add some if you like. Traditionally, Canadian bacon is used for Eggs Benedict but if you can’t find Canadian bacon, you can use ham.
Eggs Benedict is an American breakfast dish that generally consists of an English muffin, topped with ham or bacon, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce. But we decided to “Greekify” it, bringing the best of both food worlds together! Instead of an English muffin, we used potato cooked in some Greek olive oil with salt, pepper and oregano. We added some sautéed spinach, Hollaindaise sauce made with Greek yogurt and our favorite cheese, feta! We didn’t use meat in our recipe but feel free to add some if you like. Traditionally, Canadian bacon is used for Eggs Benedict but if you can’t find Canadian bacon, you can use ham.

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