It’s been far too long since my last post. The beautiful spring weather has brought with it a much more active social calendar, which while incredibly fun, means less time in the kitchen. This week, however, there is non-stop rain here on the East coast. The weather, and my sheer exhaustion from being out 10 nights in… Read More Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This post is dedicated to all the broccoli lovers in the world (I know you exist). I have been trying to think of something clever to write about this soup, but I am coming up short. If you like broccoli, you will like this soup. It is thick and flavorful while not being heavy. But… Read More Broccoli Cheese Soup
Tzatziki is one of my favorite Greek foods, and luckily for everyone, it is one of the easiest Greek foods to make. For those of you who have never had it before, tzatziki is a dip or condiment made with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. Other cuisines, such as Turkish or Lebanese, have similar dips or sauces, but what differentiates Greek tzatziki from these other… Read More Tzatziki
Happy (early) Easter! I recently began a search for something festive to make for the holiday. When I was growing up, we would eat Greek tsoureki, a slightly sweet yeast bread traditionally eaten at Easter. The problem is that tsoureki takes an entire day to make, and I simply don’t have that kind of time this… Read More Hot Cross Buns
It’s been a pretty good week – my schedule has calmed down, allowing me a little more time in the kitchen. It was also a good week because Gesine Bullock-Prado featured some of my Florentine pictures (made from her recipe) on her Sugar Baby blog! You can check them out here. Frequent readers of this… Read More Gigante Beans, Greek Style