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Looking for a different, but simple cake? This Honey & Chamomile Bundt Cake combines a delicate, tender cake with a delicious honey glaze for a winning combination. Unfussy and distinctive sweet, ideal for sharing with a large gathering of friends and family. Ingredients & substitutions eggs: be sure that the eggs are medium-sized and in room temperature. self rising flour baking powder unsalted butter: the butter should be in room temperature. you can substitute butter to ma

A great way to celebrate spring is this flavorful, bright and refreshing Asparagus Salad. This salad combined with a simple lime dressing, hazelnuts, Parmesan chunks and eggs can be an idea to go with almost any main course or can stand as a main course by itself! Ingredients matter Asparagus: When buying asparagus, be sure that they are rigid and don't bend. Their rigidity is a sign of freshness. Their torso should be percussive and not soft. Green peas: They pair so well wi

Shakshuka is a classic, nourishing & filling Middle Eastern and North African dish, that's eaten for breakfast or any meal of the day. The traditional version is a simple, yet delicious combination of simmering tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices and gently poached eggs. What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern dish, that is usually served for breakfast (or any meal of the day). It is made from simple and healthy ingredients and it's vegeter

What a way to start the day with waffles! The batter is made with a mixture of all purpose flour and ground hazelnuts, giving them an amazing nutty flavor. Prepare the coffee, heat the waffle iron and get ready for an amazing breakfast treat! For sure waffles aren't just for breakfast. Waffles are a great option to enjoy with your coffee or tea during the day. Ingredients & substitutions all purpose flour: for a gluten free option, use oats flour. hazelnut flour: you can eith

"Tsoureki" is a traditional, sweet, fluffy & chewy Greek bread, which is made specifically at Easter time. The addition of two unique aromatic ingredients, mastic and mahleb makes it unique in flavor & aroma. This recipe came up two years ago, family loved it, so decided to share it with you! Tsoureki is similar to French Brioche or Jewish Challah, but with its own characteristic flavor and aroma. It is perfect for breakfast or for a sweet treat during the day. In our home

With the simplest lemon sauce, you can make this easy Lentil & Roasted Zucchini Arugula Salad, garnished with Greek semi-hard "Graviera" cheese shavings. Enjoy it plain as a dinner or as a side dish to any main course. Easy enough to make, plus you can prepare some ingredients in advance. Ingredients For this salad recipe you will need the following ingredients: zucchini: a versatile veggie, which plays nice with lots of other veggies. lentils: a plant based protein, full of

These No Bake Coconut Bars are healthy, yet delicious and you can have them with only a minimal fuss in your kitchen. They are packed with shredded coconut & dark chocolate, they are gluten free and they can easily be made vegan if needed. A perfect healthy sweet treat or snack on the go for the kids. Why you are going to love these Homemade Coconut Bars If you are a coconut lover like me, you are going to love these!!! They are: healthy gluten-free raw (no bake) vegan, if ne

This Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta is made with a thinner kind of "sauce" of roasted tomatoes, combined with sliced garlic and fresh oregano. A combination of natural sweetness & freshness, after you toss it all together! An all year lunch or dinner perfection! Ingredients For this simple, but perfect pasta dish, you will need the following ingredients: pasta of your choice cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes garlic fresh oregano extra virgin olive oil salt or salt flakes fresh

I love salads, but I love them more, when they are colorful! This colorful and flavorful Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Carrot & Walnuts is easy to make, Mediterranean diet friendly, vegan and gluten free. A simple kind of salad or side dish, that can be served with anything. Ideal for meal preparation too! This is a salad my mother used to prepare, with a twist. I replaced the white cabbage she used to use with the red cabbage and I added some walnuts for extra crunchiness. For t

This Garlic & Mushroom Orzo is wrapped in a creamy sauce and all made in one pot. Incredibly flavorful, comforting, makes an amazing side dish or meatless main course. Ideal for busy weekdays or for a quick romantic dinner with your loved one! Ingredients One of the awesome things about this recipe is that it's ready in less than 30 minutes and it has gorgeous flavor and texture. It reminds risotto, but in fact it is much easier. Key ingredients for this recipe are orzo pasta

Sweet Ruffled Pie made with phyllo/ filo pastry, custard cream and soaked in syrup once baked. Heavenly flavorful and easy & fun to make. So irresistible, that I can even enjoy it with my first morning coffee! "Patsavouropita" is an old fashioned Greek syrup dessert, usually made with orange (not in that case). Its name refers to a pie, but it actually is a denser cake. This is not a recipe I developed, but one that I've grown up with and always craving it. An easy, heavenly

Green Goddess Sandwich layered with a creamy chickpea spread, avocado & cucumber slices, egg and baby spinach on a multiseed bread. So nutritious, yet filling! Perfect for your work lunch bag! There are busy days with no time left for cooking. In an effort to make a quick, nutritious and filling meal without cooking, I came up with this awesome sandwich. In my opinion a good sandwich needs a good bread, a good spread, protein and a lot of veggies. How to make Chickpea Spread

A hearty, quick Italian Minestrone Soup is what we need these cold winter days. This version is brimming with vegetables, beans, chickpeas and some pasta. So flavorful & comforting! Every minestrone recipe is a little bit different. A traditional Italian one is a vegetable soup, packed with plant-protein beans, made with tomato-broth, pasta or rice. It is very popular in Italy, but also in the Mediterranean countries. Ingredients I used canned green peas, beans and chickpeas

This delicious and healthy twist on a traditional Middle Eastern parsley salad combines fresh parsley & mint, bulgur wheat, pomegranate seeds and red apple to make this winter version of tabbouleh. It's so flavorful served as a side dish or as a light meal. Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad traditionally made with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, bulgur and herbs. some variations use lettuce or semolina instead of bulgur. This winter tabbouleh reci

One of the ultimate comfort food on a cold winter morning is a French Toast Casserole, delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest. This recipe is a perfect use for any leftover brioche, challah or Greek tsoureki. How to make French Toast Casserole All you need for this recipe is a slightly stale brioche bread or challah or Greek tsoureki and some basic ingredients. Start with a good bread or you can make your own. Cut thick slices to help i

A customizable tasty pizza made from scratch - crust & sauce included! Lately I have an obsession with avocado, but you can customize the toppings to suit your personal taste! Pizza Dough For the pizza dough you will need only a few simple and basic ingredients. Dry yeast, sugar or honey, warm water, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and all purpose flour. You can either knead the dough using your hands or use a stand mixer to make your life easier. First you will need to

The Arabic „Batata Harra" is a traditional Lebanese recipe of spicy potatoes. Roasted spicy potatoes, tossed through coriander (cilantro), garlic, lemon and chili flakes. One of the best ways to enjoy potatoes! Batata Harra is widely popular in Middle East! They are traditionally deep-fried in oil, but as usual I made a healthier version, so I just roasted the potatoes in the oven. They don't require special ingredients and they are so easy to make! Why you will love this rec

This Lemony Roast Chicken with Rice is a family meal made with classic Greek ingredients. Marinated chicken thighs, nestled on top of herbed rice baked to perfection! The beauty of this meal is that the rice is cooked with the chicken thighs on top. This method elevates the rice flavor, because the chicken juices get soaked up by the rice. The rice gets the full benefit of all chicken juices while it is cooked and becomes to perfection! This is a meal my whole family loves an

This Potato Puree isn't a classic one and is definitely a side dish for special occasions. The buttery, creamy and spiced puree in combination with the sweetness of the Caramelized Onions won't leave you unmoved. How to make Potato Puree For a classic potato puree, you just need potatoes, butter, milk, salt and pepper. This recipe includes additionally carrot, ginger powder and nutmeg. Milk is also replaced with heavy cream for richer taste. Cut the potatoes into 2 inch chunk

When you crave for something warm, healthy and delicious Chickpea & Rice Soup is the ideal thing to make. A plant-based soup, high in protein and fibre and a perfect meal for any day of the week to keep you full for hours. How to make Chickpea & Rice Soup Start by soaking the chickpeas. This soup is made with dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight and then cooked until soft. If you want the easy way, you can use canned chickpeas and have your soup done in just 30 minutes.