SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS PORK ROAST — QUICK PREP, FLAVORFUL RESULTS This easy and tasty pork roast recipe was shared by Anca and quickly became my favorite. When in season, fresh
KLEFTIKO — TRADITIONAL GREEK SLOW-ROASTED LAMB IN PAPER POUCH Kleftiko is the ingenious way Greek bandits (haiducs) used to cook lamb secretly in an earth pit, hiding fire and smoke.
ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY-MUSTARD MARINADE AND GARLIC — SERVED WITH SIMPLE YOGURT SAUCE A beautifully marinated, juicy leg of lamb roasted low and slow to tender perfection. Paired
SPANISH-STYLE PORK SKEWERS (PINCHOS MORUNOS) — SIMPLE, JUICY & FLAVORFUL Pinchos Morunos, or Moorish pork skewers, are Spain’s take on North African kebabs. In southern Spain, they’re usually heavily spiced,
QUICK LUNCH WITH GRILLED VEAL SKEWERS AND CREAMY RED CABBAGE SALAD A fast and colorful autumn lunch built around fresh red cabbage from the market. Along with cauliflower and onions,
CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HOMEMADE SHAURMA SPICE AND OLIVE-FETA SALSA A fresh new chicken seasoning paired with a vibrant olive and feta salsa — both so good, it’s hard to pick
SPICY HARISSA CHICKEN SKEWERS — AROMATIC & FLAVORFUL MARINADE These chicken skewers are lightly spicy from harissa and bursting with aromatic herbs and spices. The same marinade works great for
COMPLETE GREEK MEAL: GRILLED PORK SKEWERS, GRILLED PITA & HERB YOGURT SAUCE Kali Orexi (καλή όρεξη)! Meet Basilicos (aka Vasilica), a Greek basil variety with small leaves and a distinct
CONFIT CHICKEN GIZZARD SKEWERS WITH RICH TOMATO BUTTER SAUCE & GRILLED PITA I rarely face the dilemma of “what to cook today?” — ideas and cravings jump from cuisine to
TURKISH-INSPIRED GRILLED LAMB SKEWERS PLATTER WITH TOMATO-ONION SALAD AND LEMON COUSCOUS A refreshing tomato and onion salad paired with flavorful grilled lamb skewers and a bright lemon couscous makes for
COLORFUL GRILLED LAMB SKEWERS WITH TZATZIKI — A FLAVORFUL MEDITERRANEAN CLASSIC These vibrant lamb skewers combine tender, marinated meat with fresh grilled vegetables, perfectly complemented by creamy tzatziki. A delicious
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SWEET & TANGY MANGO SAUCE — PERFECT FOR SUNNY BBQ PARTIES These spicy shrimp skewers are ideal for sunny days and backyard BBQs. Marinated in a
TONIC & REVITALIZING FRESH FRUIT JUICE — WINTER DIGESTION BOOSTER My favorite fruit combo for a fresh, energizing juice that’s especially helpful during winter when heavier meals are common. This
HOMEMADE LARGE LOAVES WITH SIMPLE SHAPING TECHNIQUE — MIX OF WHITE & RYE FLOUR Along with the recipe, I’m sharing an easy method to shape classic rustic loaves (franzele) that
FRENCH-STYLE FOUGASSE WITH OLIVES + BONUS MOZZARELLA BREAD ROLLS Enjoy the classic French fougasse, a beautiful leaf-shaped bread infused with olive oil and fragrant herbs, topped with chopped black and
EASY FRENCH-STYLE CAMEMBERT FONDUE — QUICK & AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO SWISS FONDUE Enjoy a cozy, indulgent French-inspired fondue without the need for special equipment. This simple recipe uses Camembert cheese
GOOSE LIVER PÂTÉ – ELEGANT FOIE GRAS FOR CHRISTMAS OR SPECIAL OCCASIONS About two weeks ago, I attended a dinner at Via themed “Goose and New Wines,” where the appetizer
SIMPLE WEEKEND FOCACCIA WITH GENOVESE PESTO & OLIVES (OR PLAIN OLIVE OIL FLAVOR) This is the easiest focaccia dough I’ve shared so far—perfect for a relaxed weekend bake. If you
LIGHT & AIRY FOCACCIA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND OREGANO — PERFECT LARGE HOLES AND SOFT CRUMB This focaccia dough turned out to be my best yet — with large airy
SOFT ITALIAN-STYLE FOCACCIA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS & GORGONZOLA This is that focaccia you get at Italian restaurants—cut into irresistible bite-sized squares in the bread basket, gone before you even realize
DELICIOUS ANCHOVY SQUARES ON HOMEMADE GENOVESE FOCACCIA WITH SALSA VERDE Weekend baking calls for this quick and tasty creation made from a simple Genovese focaccia base topped with flavorful anchovies
HOMEMADE MEDITERRANEAN FOCACCIA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, OLIVES & ROSEMARY This weekend, I baked a batch of focaccia reminiscent of yesterday’s Arabic bread, but with a twist—the dough includes mashed potato
DENSE VANILLA PUDDING WITH ARMAGNAC-SOAKED PRUNES – FAR BRETON FROM BRITTANY Discover the rich and comforting Far Breton, a traditional vanilla pudding studded with prunes soaked in Armagnac. Originating from
PERFECTLY GRILLED SALMON FILLET WITH A CRISPY GOLDEN TOP The first time I tried this grilling technique for salmon, I thought I’d either burn the precious fillet or end up
ULTRA-FAST FRESH FISH DINNER WITH SOY-SHERRY SAUCE A quick and flavorful fish dish featuring fresh fillets steamed in a delicate soy and sherry marinade, accented with toasted ginger oil and
