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Feta, Olive and Pomegranate Salad for 2!
I love mixed seasonal salads with fruit, nuts and Feta, goat or other fresh cheeses that give way to an abundance of combinations and...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Girls Night In - Always a Great Idea!
This week in Reykjavik, Iceland I was really lucky to be invited to a fun and relaxing Girls Night In evening hosted by my friend and...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 5, 20222 min read


Bacalao with Spicy Tomato sauce & Olives
In spring around the Greek National Day (25 March) when many locals enjoy the traditional dish of Bakalario Skordalia, (fried salted cod...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 18, 20224 min read


Steamed Broccoli with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce
Steamed or boiled broccoli is cleansing, healthful, high in vitamin C, as well as protein (45% of the calories in broccoli are from...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 18, 20222 min read


Gorgeous Tasting Baklava!
This year in Iceland, I’m adding a touch of Greece to my festive baking for Christmas with yummy Kourabiedes and a gorgeous tasting sweet...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 6, 20213 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Lemon/Pea/Asparagus Risotto with Smoked Sea Bream
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...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 23, 20214 min read


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

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 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


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


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


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


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


A Twist on an Italian Classic!
In my home juicy tomatoes are very much part of our diet all year round. Nowadays, there are lots of varieties available with exuberant...
KaritasM
Nov 28, 20172 min read
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