Avgolemeno Soup - Chicken soup with lemon and egg

Nothing is more comforting than chicken soup. Avgolemeno's silky texture and tangy, creamy taste makes it truly special.  It is a staple of every Greek household and generations of children have gr...

Ribollita (a fancy name for gluten free Minestrone Soup)

I made this soup Sunday afternoon after a very cold November Farmer's Market. Our booth was directly across from a vendor selling a beautiful array of fall vegetables.  Next to me, was my friend wh...

Roasted One Pot Chicken with Kale, Sweet Potatoes and Artichoke Hearts

An apt name for this meal is chicken roasted with my favorite things. The inspiration for this dish was both utilitarian and slightly selfish.  I needed to make dinner early to feed my teenage boys...

Whipped Feta

This is a tale of one recipe with two presentations: sweet and savory, brunch or cocktail party.  Whipped feta is smooth, has a complex flavor, and is easy to put together.   I roasted a full pan o...

Lentil Soup

As the weather begins to get colder, I start craving soup.  Ironically, the foods I disliked most as a child, tend to be my favorites as an adult.  Lentil soup is one of my favorites!  This recipe ...

Simple Greens with Elegant Vinaigrette

I spent the afternoon visiting with my Aunt Gail today.  She has been my favorite since childhood and has taught me life lessons in and out of the kitchen.  A talented chef in her own right, a vers...

Peppers Baked with Fresh Tomatoes and Feta

These simple roasted peppers were the run away hit of Labor Day weekend and so many people have asked for the recipe.  This one is fun to share because it is super quick and easy to make!  The farm...

Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Basil Sauce

I love eggplant, but am often intimidated with cooking it.  The best eggplant parm I've ever had was made by my friend Paul.  It had a homemade spicy tomato sauce and thick slices of eggplant.  Thi...

Gazpacho

I fell in love with gazpacho in college when my friend, Gina, came back from a semester abroad in Spain.  Many years later, another great friend, Lola, rekindled my love with her authentic Spanish ...

Gemista 2.0 - Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini Stuffed with Herbed Quinoa & Red Rice

This Gemista recipe takes my all time favorite Greek summertime meal and revamps it to next level healthy!  Quinoa and whole grain red rice are both nutritionally dense and offer a rich nutty flavo...