Icelanders and Greeks love their lamb and eat it frequently throughout the year. The traditional high season for lamb in Greece is...

It doesn't get better than fall apart tender lamb shanks, braised with healthy veggies and lentils in a tomato broth sauce with herbs. ...

A well prepared risotto is one of the tastiest and most satisfying dishes to cook and can be enjoyed any time of the year with various...

This year I have really become hooked on to edible mushrooms; particularly the Portobello and extra-large Champignons or “white button”...

With the Greek Orthodox Easter being celebrated this upcoming Sunday (May 2, 2021) many of us here in Greece are thinking about the many...

It’s nearly time for Easter and I'm getting ready to make and celebrate with both savory and sweet treats . . . and I sure hope you are...

Spetsofai, a Greek sausage and pepper stew, can be found in many variations. In Pelion, a mountain area in the southeastern part of...

Cooking for one can be a bit overwhelming for some, especially after a busy day at work but for somebody like be, who has been cooking...

This week I’ve really had a great time getting into the seasonal spirit with the family and the kids joining me with the festive cookie...

I always make this cake during the pre-Christmas season and serve it with the traditional Nordic Glögg (mulled red wine) together with my...

In our family, these cookies were always made for Christmas but I like them so much that I make them all year round! They are delicious...

These cookies are easy to make and I often do them together with young children. Actually this week, week I included them in our...

It’s often said here in Greece that during some of the country’s historically tough times, pies have helped sustain its population...

As I promised in my blog post . . . Amazing Iceland 2020/1! . . . here are the recipes for the tasty Steamed Cod Loins that I cooked...

When I was a teenager living in Brussels, I learnt how to make Crème Caramel the traditional way by whisking eggs and sugar together and...

Summer is here and it’s time to keep things as cool as possible in the kitchen. I always try to avoid turning on the oven as much as...

Quinoa is an incredibly versatile grain that is easy to prepare, high in protein and fiber and can be served for just about any meal...

This popover like Dutch Oven Pancake is as versatile as popular. Fill it with veggies and cheese like I have done for lunch or a light...

Last week I decided to clean out my kitchen drawers and while doing so came across lots of ingredients that I’d forgotten I had stored...