Chickpea and Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Welcome to another recipe! Lovely Buddha Bowls The truth is that I love Buddha Bowls very much! In recent years I learned about their existence and started making them. I can say that it is a very convenient choice since they are straightforward to create, contain many ingredients, and have great nutritional value, while at the same time, the combinations are countless. This means that we can have different tastes and a new dish to try every day. At the…
The Ultimate Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
Welcome to another recipe! Greek Summer Mezes In the summer, most of us are looking for tasty, satisfying, and nutritious meals that don’t weigh us down because of the heat, which in many parts of the world is unbearable. So I, too, during the summer months, choose to make main dishes based on a lot of raw vegetables and, simultaneously, make sure to add my legumes to get the necessary amount of protein that my body needs. This way, I…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
A Delicious and Colorful Salad for your menu I made this particular salad at a dinner with some friends on Christmas and it “disappeared” in a few minutes! I don’t know exactly how this happened, but I remember that when I tried to get some on my plate, there was no trace of it in the salad bowl, but only in my friends’ dishes. Okay, even though I was ready to grab it from their dishes, I controlled myself because…
Arugula Salad with Green Apple, Pecans and Raisins
2022’s First Recipe! I am very happy for the new year and I really wish it will be a year full of health and enlightenment for everyone! And this is the right time, I think, that I want to personally thank you for supporting and loving “When Helen Cooks” in 2021. It was the first year that my blog went online and I had a lot of fear, I put in extra effort and much love. It was a multi-month…
Parsley Dip (Syros Island Parsley Salad)
Have you ever tried parsley dip? Parsley dip or parsley salad is a well-known side dish for ouzo and tsipouro on the island of Syros. The combination of parsley with garlic and onion gives aromas of Greece and puts this recipe among the top choices of all visitors to the Greek islands. This, of course, applies to me, since my first contact with this dip came during my trip to Santorini last summer, where I tried it in a tavern…
Crunchy, Savory Fried Croquettes
Welcome to another recipe! An appetizer for every taste! Is there anyone here that didn’t order croquettes the last time he/she was on a tavern? Most of us love this appetizer, because it’s a great wine or beer pairing! The savory taste that characterizes the fried croquettes (we are not talking about calories now!) is ideal to win everyone’s hearts. So, I never say no to croquettes too. And when I refer to croquettes, I mean all kinds: casserole croquettes,…
Vegan Mayonnaise ready in 5 minutes!
Welcome to another recipe! Vegan Mayonnaise: YEAH! This was a recipe that I have been wanting to make for a long time… I always thought that today was the day to start experimenting and I always found a more “exciting” recipe -for my tastes- to make. The thing is though, that mayonnaise is one of the most basic ingredients in my kitchen… If you want to make a burger, my dear, or a simple, humble toast, can it be without…
Chickpea Avocado Toast
Welcome to another recipe! The best snack! Avocado is an ideal choice to add to our meals, as it is rich in omega-3 and vitamins. The wonderful cream that is created in this recipe, makes our toast perfect from a nutritional and a taste aspect. Chickpeas, which are a rich source of protein and vitamins, get on top of the avocado cream and create the perfect result for the youngers and olders. So, this snack is considered suitable for all…
The Ultimate Summer Quinoa Salad
Welcome to another recipe! What do you usually eat in summer? I personally love salads! Summer is the season when fruits and vegetables are at the top of my grocery list and of course the abundance of fruits and vegetables in Greece gives me the opportunity to experiment and create new, amazing flavors. Today’s recipe is exactly like this, while its main characteristics are the delicious taste and the light and cool flavors, that makes it ideal for high temperature…
Cool Soy Yogurt Sauce
Welcome to another recipe! Cool Soy Yogurt Sauce for summer! Summer is almost here and I was certain I wanted to welcome it with a delicious and cool yogurt sauce. Generally in the summer, due to the heat, I tend to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables, while limiting fried foods and intense sauces. As you can see, this short break is ideal to do a short detox and to detox our body of the excesses we did during…
