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 was on a Greek 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 aren’t speaking 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: cheese 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, for example, 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 your 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? Personally, I 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 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. Another important thing I would like to point out is that this favorite sauce…
Easy Homemade Hummus
Welcome to another recipe! How did I learn about hummus? The truth is that I didn’t even known what hummus some years ago. In general most of us we have a mistaken opinion about chickpeas -I would say legumes in general-. So I was also among those people who didn’t like chickpeas at all. At some point, some years ago, I visited a well-known restaurant in Thessaloniki, Greece to try different dishes from their menu. One of them was a…
Vegan Mushroom Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup)
Welcome to another recipe! What are you going to eat on Holy Saturday? Don’t worry, Helen is here! And when Helen cooks, you will never be left without a wonderful meal for every occasion! A wonderful recipe for vegan magiritsa (greek soup that everyone eats on Holy Saturday after the ressurection of Jesus) is waiting for you to enjoy it with your friends and/or family! And if you are alone, just take the whole pot for yourself! Don’t think about…
Fresh Lentil Salad
Welcome to another recipe! Do you love salads? I’m the kind of person that i wasn’t used to eat salads often in the past… And, of course, when that happened, we were talking about a lettuce leaf in a sandwich or half a tomato in a salad full of olive oil. But as time passed, that has changed, since my cooking passion showed me how to make “real” salads with rich ingredients that provide me with energy, taste and of…
Olive Paste ready in 10 minutes
Welcome to another recipe! Olives: The favorite, Greek product! The history of the olive tree dates back to ancient times, as it was the symbol of the goddess Athena. She was also considered the first one who planted the olive tree in Athens. This was the gift to the people, with which they were fed, heated, illuminate their houses and much more. Over the years, this favorite product hasn’t lost its value, since even today it holds a very important…
Greek White Bean Soup
Welcome to another recipe! Bean soup: The traditional Greek food Bean soup is a traditional dish that has really nourished a lot of generations for years. After all, who hasn’t tasted bean soup in his childhood while he was watching his mom or dad cooking and filling the kitchen with aromas? Warm food, delicious and very low budget. Bean soup is also one of the main dishes that Christians cook during the Lent. That’s why we’re here today, as this…
