A blog dedicated to Mediterranean food. Resource for traditional and modern Mediterranean and healthy recipes.

After we picked and canned grape leaves from our vineyard in Crete, my mom and I made THE BEST dolma.

Calling all comfort food lovers: If you’ve ever dreamed of a dish that tastes like a cozy hug from a Greek yiayia, this kokkinisto is for you.

I went to Crete for my mom to show me how to pick, prepare, and preserve grape leaves for dolmades (grape leaf rolls) like a pro! And I'm giving you all the expert tips for freezing, canning, and harvesting the best fresh grape vine leaves for authentic.

Ever had a green sauce change your life? This Italian pistachio pesto recipe with basil is more than a trendy pasta sauce.

Are you searching for a traditional Greek revani recipe just like your grandma used to make? This foolproof, flavor-packed Greek semolina cake with syrup comes with many tested tips to help you nail it every time.

This cheesecake with pistachios is the pistachio dessert you never knew you needed! Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar, this chocolate pistachio cheesecake features a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy pistachio and white chocolate filling, and a rich.

Ever had a cookie so buttery, so melt-in-your-mouth delicious, that you couldn’t stop at just one? That’s what happens when you bite into koulourakia — the irresistible Greek Easter cookies that have been gracing Greek homes for generations.

Ever tried a snack so simple yet so irresistibly delicious that you just had to make it again? This is Pasteli — your new obsession.

This is your ultimate guide for how to make pistachio butter — the kind used in the recipe for Dubai chocolate and many sweet pistachio butter desserts such as these chocolate pistachio cookies with flavor boost.

A chilled glass of Ouzo Lemon Drink (I call it the Greek Fizz) is the best thing you can drink this summer.

Ouzo isn’t just a drink—it’s the spirit of Greece in a glass.

Ever tasted a drink that magically turns cloudy with water? That’s ouzo—Greece’s famous anise-flavored liqueur! To bring you the best insights, I sampled 5 popular Greek ouzo brands.

Ever had chicken so tender it practically melts in your mouth? The secret’s in the marinade! This Greek yogurt chicken marinade will have everyone begging for seconds.

Have you ever tasted Lagana — the traditional Greek flatbread that takes center stage on Clean Monday? This sesame-studded bread is soft, lightly crispy at the edges, and irresistibly fragrant.

This is the easiest and most delicious homemade pistachio cream recipe (a.

Learn how to make the best chocolate balls with kunefe and homemade pistachio cream.

Follow all my foolproof tips and learn how to make the best homemade baklava every time - it's so easy! This traditional Greek baklava recipe with walnuts and honey is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Few Greek desserts make people smile the way they smile when they hear the word Galaktoboureko (Greek baklava is another one!).