Smashing Recipes With A Pinch Of Greece & The Mediterranean
Do you need some great recipes for your daily life with simple ingredients that all pantries already have?
Here you’ll find all these smashing delicious recipes you need!
Vegetarian and Pescatarian!
Healthy and Tasty!
Easy and Quick!
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The easiest, happiest weekday dinner I’ve cooked this week This Honey Mustard Chicken with Vegetables is bright, slightly sweet, tangy, and super satisfying. Best part? It’s all made in one pan, which means dinner is ready fast, and cleanup is basically a gift. Yesterday was one of these days, I opened the fridge and hoped […]
If you’re craving donuts but want something lighter, these healthy baked donuts with no sugar are the perfect choice.They’re soft, golden, and slightly sweet from natural ingredients — no refined sugar or frying needed.Made with coconut oil, plant-based milk, and orange zest, this easy recipe brings you a guilt-free treat that’s ready in just 20 […]
Quick, Wholesome & Kid-Approved Are you craving some Healthy Tahini Chocolate Muffins? It’s been a while since my last post — life has been a bit of a marathon lately. The boys started school, the germs threw a full-on party, and we parents were the unwilling guests. Between tissues and thermometers, I’ve been craving one […]
Let’s bake some easy vanilla cupcakes with dark chocolate, fresh strawberries, and Greek yogurt. Hello again, friends! It’s been a while, and life has been busy (as it always is), but I’m back with a delightful treat perfect for spring. Let’s dive into something soft, sweet, and a little indulgent: easy vanilla cupcakes with dark […]
A Healthy, Vegan, and Toddler-Friendly Treat There’s something special about homemade snacks—knowing exactly what goes into them, customizing them to your taste, and, of course, the joy of sharing them with loved ones. These puffed quinoa bars have become a favorite in my home! They’re naturally sweetened, packed with protein, and have the perfect balance […]
Hello, friends! First, before speaking about this delicious vegan omelet, let me start with a heartfelt “Sorry for being away for so long!” Life has been a whirlwind lately, but I’m thrilled to be back in my happy place—sharing delicious, mostly plant-based recipes with you all. And I’m coming back with a bang because today, […]
Make a Flavorful Vegan Gyros with Jackfruit that Will Satisfy Your Cravings and Keep You Healthy Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe with you all, but I’m excited to be back with a delicious new creation – a vegan gyros recipe that’s full of authentic Greek flavors. As an avid […]
A Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Option for Babies and Toddlers Are you looking for a tasty and healthy breakfast option that is perfect for you and your family? Pancakes with apples are a great choice! This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also nutritious and easy to make. To begin with, the main […]
Happy new year my friends! I wish you all the best and hope that 2021 will be a much better year for everyone! I would like to believe that all of these will have a happy (and healthy) ending, we’ll be free to travel, hug with no fear our families and friends, and have our […]
Delicious and easy recipe for roasted greek salad with feta on top! Ready to bake in 5 minutes and ready to enjoy 20 minutes after. You can add and omit many ingredients depending on your taste, flavors, and imagination! Serve it with toasted bread slices sprinkled with olive oil and oregano or some fresh bread […]
Tomato soup with meatballs and rice is a traditional Greek soup recipe. It’s not only ideal for cold winter days but also during hot summer days. An easy recipe with a few basic ingredients and very little preparation time! It also adapts very easily to your needs and appetite. Don’t hesitate to add vegetables that […]
An easy recipe for spaghetti with paprika sauce, which I’m absolutely sure that if you a spaghetti addict and paprika fan, this dish will become your favorite meal of the week! An easy recipe, ideal for long, busy days! There is literally no preparation time, and in less than 20′ you’ll enjoy a delicious meal! […]
An extremely easy and quick recipe for delicious pickled red onions! This recipe needs only 6 basic ingredients and almost no time to prepare! Ideal for vegan and vegetarian diets as well! These pickled red onion slices will be a great addition to your burger, to your cold pasta tuna salad, a delicious potato salad, and […]
The meatball soup is a traditional Greek dish that every family enjoys, especially on cold winter days. A Greek comfort dish for all those who love thick, warm, aromatic soups. In this recipe, you are not going to taste real meatballs but vegan ones with vegan mince. So, in addition to the meatballs, this comforting […]
Easy, quick, and delicious recipe for pasta with tuna sauce! It’s the right recipe whenever you don’t have much time to devote to cooking, but you want a tasty and complete meal for you and your family! It takes only a few ingredients that you most probably already have in your pantry to prepare this […]
After a lot of searching and many not so successful tests, I finally made the best recipe for carrot cake! It’s light and airy, with many aromas and spices, with a fruity taste and crunchy texture from pecans. All these make this carrot cake perfectly balanced between a sweet but not too sweet, light, and […]
An easy and quick recipe for an extremely delicious pickled cucumber! This recipe needs a few basic ingredients and almost no time to prepare! Ideal for vegan and vegetarian diets as well! These pickled cucumber slices will be a great addition to your burger, to your cold pasta tuna salad, or potato salad, or even […]
A delicious Greek traditional dish for saganaki shrimps with tomato sauce, feta, and ouzo! An easy recipe that everyone will love! Ideal for lunch, dinner, or family tables! Serve with rice, french fries or crispy baked potatoes or just with some fresh homemade bread! You need some basic ingredients, some nice fresh or frozen shrimp, […]
A delicious Greek traditional vegan recipe for spinach with rice and tomato sauce. Very healthy and easy, ideal for lunch or dinner. It takes some common ingredients and a little time to prepare! If you use frozen spinach instead of fresh, the preparation time is almost eliminated. Serve this nutritious meal with feta, or vegan […]
An extremely easy and quick avocado recipe. Ideal for a vegan and vegetarian diet as well! Perfect creamy, rich, and flavorful sauce for use as a dressing for cold pasta salads, potato salads, fresh green salads, or as a spread on fresh sandwiches and toast! It only takes a few basic ingredients, 5 minutes to […]
Are you looking for an easy and tasty recipe for butter cookies? Lucky you, you found it! It only needs four basic ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time! After that, it takes an hour to chill in the fridge and only 10 – 12 minutes baking time! And these delicious cookies will be […]
A delicious vegan meal with chickpeas with curry, tomato sauce, and canned coconut milk. Although it’s not a Greek recipe, I love it! It’s one of these recipes that are in my weekly “what I’ll eat today” schedule, and that’s why I share it with you! It’s easy, fast, and delicious and that makes it […]
An easy hummus recipe with canned chickpeas ready in no time! A creamy, tasty, and healthy dip. Ideal for vegan and vegetarian diet too! It needs only a few basic ingredients and a small food processor. Hummus is a perfect spread for your fresh homemade bread, your fresh sandwich, and a delicious and healthy dip […]
Delicious Cauliflower Bolognese This is an easy recipe for cauliflower bolognese sauce! Serve it with your al dente spaghetti and some vegan cheese on top. Ideal for vegans, vegetarians, and everyone who loves a bolognese sauce but shouldn’t or don’t want to eat meat. We’re going to replace the meat with cauliflower! Something that nobody […]
A simple and vegan recipe for the best Greek lemon potatoes. A traditional Greek and Mediterranean dish that you’ll love! These potatoes are full of flavor and aromas of lemon and herbs. They are crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside! A perfect dish to be served with everything. Ideal for […]
A simple and quick recipe for avocado chocolate mousse! It’s a delicious and healthy dessert that it’s ready in 5 minutes. Ideal for vegans and vegetarians too! Serve it with fresh fruits and mint, add some orange, or lime zest, or enjoy it right away with no more ingredients and additions! Ready to make it? […]
Vegetarian “meatballs” with cauliflower that taste just like the originals. They are crispy, full of flavor, and aromatic ideal to serve with some crispy potatoes, roasted potatoes with tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, or with pasta. It’s an easy and quick recipe that needs a few basic ingredients, a food processor to make your life easier, […]
A very nutritious and delicious recipe for hummus with avocado! Plus, an easy, fast, and healthy dish! It can be served as a dip for your raw vegetables, as a spread on your fresh sandwich, or as an accompaniment to your main course! Ideal for every hour and meal during your day! This simple recipe […]
This is an easy bread recipe if you want to enjoy fresh, hot, homemade bread without effort! You will not believe how easy and fast this recipe is.With a preparation time of 10 minutes and just an hour of waiting for the dough to rise, you will enjoy the freshest bread.You’ll only need 6 basic […]
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious snack or lunch this mushroom, avocado toast is perfect for you! Very easy and fast to prepare, and at the same time so healthy and nutritious!Ideal for a busy day, a weekend brunch, or a “lazy-cozy” Sunday lunch! Would you like to try it? 🠚Last but not […]
A simple, quick and so tempting recipe with pasta with fried egg, garlic, butter, and feta! Maybe one of my favorite dishes for an easy but appetizing dinner during a busy week, or on a relaxed and cozy Sunday! So, if you are an egg lover and a pasta fan then this is the best […]
An easy and quick recipe for au gratin potatoes!Ideal for your dinner, and to combine with many other ingredients and side dishes. The best part is that you only need 6 basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! I also like to add more vegetables that I may have in my fridge, […]
This is a very appetizing lasagna recipe with spinach, cheese, and tomato sauce great for a holiday table or a family dinner!As always, this recipe has more Greek character because I have added Greek yogurt and feta. It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t take much time to prepare, especially if you use frozen spinach! Also, […]
A delicious recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower! Two healthy and nutritious ingredients and a very quick and easy recipe! You can serve this delicious dish with almost any other dish, fish fillet, vegan steak, rice, oven potatoes, meatloaf, etc..It makes a perfect “match” on every holiday table or a daily dinner meal. Also, […]
Easy and fast recipe without butter, or oil for delicious banana pancakes.The best choice for Sunday brunch, or breakfast on a more relaxed day! This recipe needs 5 basic ingredients and a maximum preparation time of 10 minutes.I like to use a hand mixer to make my life easier and reduce the time it takes […]
Jump to Recipe A very simple and delicious recipe for Brussels sprouts au gratin.Make a perfect dish for your dinner, Thanksgiving, and Christmas table, or any holiday table!Easy to prepare, rich in flavor, and a perfect “match” with almost any other dish!Serve the Brussels sprouts au gratin with a delicious fish fillet, a grilled vegetarian […]
About this apple cake recipe Looking for a tasty, easy, and quick apple cake recipe? Yes, right? Then you just found the best one!It has a rich flavor, cinnamon aroma, and perfect crunchy fresh apple pieces! This apple recipe needs only 15 minutes to prepare and only 7 basic ingredients that most probably you already […]
One of my favorite dishes, roasted potatoes in the oven, baked in a delicious tomato sauce! It’s a perfect side dish that is served with various other dishes in any case, and course.You can serve it for breakfast or brunch with fried eggs and vegan sausage, as lunch with a fresh green salad, or in […]
A delicious complete meal with the best vegetarian stuffed meatloaf and perfect baked potatoes with tomato marinade. Having been a vegetarian for a few years now, I developed this vegetarian/vegan meatloaf recipe based on my favorite one I used to eat before changing my eating habits. It is as delicious and easy as the classic […]
Are you in the mood for some delicious chocolate chip cookies? Then it is the best recipe you will find. It is an easy recipe and quick to prepare. But the most important part is the cookies !! They are great! Soft and crunchy at the same time and as healthy as they could be […]
I love savory snacks and these cookies with feta cheese are the best! This recipe is easy to make and quick to prepare, and what this means? An ideal recipe for a daily snack. A delicious, nourishing, and healthy snack perfect for a busy day. They need some easy to find ingredients such as oats, […]
If you are looking for a quick and easy to make, healthy vegetarian recipe with cabbage and rice, then this is the one for you! It needs very basic ingredients and no effort to be prepared and it tastes great! It is a perfect meal for any season of the year! This is a Greek […]
Figs are my favorite fruit and I look forward to enjoying them at the end of the summer in every possible way! You can make a ton of things with them but this flavorful salad recipe is by far my first choice! It has a savory and sweet taste and a fruity and fresh smell! […]
Do you have a busy day and need a quick and tasty side dish? This recipe for boiled potatoes is the best! Needs the minimum prep and cooking time and no effort! An ideal side dish for your fish, or meat fillet, your vegan steak, and your (vegan) burgers. If you are not into them […]
If you don’t have a lot of time but you need a delicious dessert this is for you! Custard pie with cinnamon crust! I remember my grandma making this pie all the time and the house smelled of cinnamon for hours! Best times ever! So, this is a much easier recipe but the taste and […]
This easy and delicious dish is the best mashed potatoes recipe! Everyone’s ideal side dish with two of my favorite ingredients! Purée with potatoes and sweet potatoes! Perfect to serve it with fish and meat fillets, or with vegan steaks and burgers. Also, super yummy with caramelized onions on top. Very easy to make and […]
How many times would you wish to have donuts with your morning coffee, but you didn’t? Me, almost every day! Good news, now you will have, because of this very simple and quick donuts recipe. My favorite topping is crystal sugar and cinnamon. But, I also like them with my homemade strawberry jam. Extra tip, […]
Hello Potatoes! Are you hungry? Because is burger time! Here you’ll find the easiest recipe for a delicious vegetarian burger with black beans. Usually, I fill it with cheese, spread homemade beetroot sauce or eggplant sauce on the bread instead of ketchup or mustard, and serve it with my favorite crispy oven potatoes! So tasty! […]
Quick and easy recipe soup with red lentil, carrots, and sweet potato. It’s a healthy and delicious meal that you can enjoy all over the year. You can make it as spicy as you prefer and if you’re a fan of shrimps you’re lucky! This is your perfect recipe to combine red lentils, veggies, and […]
One of the best lentils salad recipes in my opinion! I prefer it warm and I usually serve it with salmon fillet or with shrimp or even with canned tuna. If I don’t prefer fish in my diet or seafood products, then I serve it with mixed wild white and brown rice! It is a […]