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Treat Yourself to Milk Pie for Easter!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Comforting Greek Sausage & Pepper Stew!
Spetsofai, a Greek sausage and pepper stew, can be found in many variations. In Pelion, a mountain area in the southeastern part of...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 27, 20212 min read


Winter Warmer Cooking for One!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 21, 20213 min read


Christmas Baking with the Kids!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Granny's Butter Cookies
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20201 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 13, 20204 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Easy2Make Crème Caramel
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Indulge your Sweet Tooth with Dessert!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jul 12, 20202 min read


Quinoa Salad with Veggies & Grapefruit
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jun 26, 20202 min read


Dutch Oven Pancake with Veggies!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jun 20, 20202 min read


Oatmeal Cookies that Hit the Spot!
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 18, 20202 min read


Cretan Dakos with a Twist!
The traditional Cretan Dakos is made with super healthy barley rusk that consists of whole grain barley flour, water and salt. As the...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 13, 20202 min read


Traditional Cretan Dakos Salad!
The traditional Cretan Dakos is made with super healthy barley rusk that consists of whole grain barley flour, water and salt. As the...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 12, 20202 min read


Baked Giant Butter Beans with Spinach & Feta Cheese
Ingredients 2 – 4 tblsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely sliced scallions 2 tblsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tblsp finely...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 20201 min read


Quick & Easy2Make Homemade Pizza!
Last week I started craving a great tasting pizza but with all my favorite pizzerias closed to the public right now, due to the Covid-19...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 28, 20204 min read


Moist & Delicious Banana Bread!
A few days ago, I got a phone call from a friend who said she couldn’t find the delicious Banana Bread recipe she had tasted at my home...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 8, 20202 min read


Deliciously Airy Popovers!
Popovers are lovely light puffed up rolls that are made with a simple egg batter.

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 5, 20202 min read
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