Recipes | Nikkiglekas

POTATOES & PEAS

This is a hearty side dish that is great for this time of year. The days are getting shorter, we are all getting in the mood for heartier...

SOUR CHERRY COCKTAILS

Today I'm sharing three drinks you can make with sour cherry juice. This juice is extremely popular in Greece and is found in most...

TOMATOES AND EGGS

Breakfast is not a big meal in Greece. We also don’t do a lot of “breakfast for dinner”, something you hear about a lot in America....

Fried Artichokes with Hummus and Beets

Artichokes are so delicious but can often baffle people when it comes to preparing them. In Greece they are grown in gardens and cooked...

MYROVOLOS SALAD

I’m so excited to share this episode with you that I filmed in Greece. This was filmed on the island of Chios, which is where my family...

FETA MOUSSE

Feta Mouse is a yummy dip I made up last summer. It’s basically whipped feta with lemon and thyme and it’s the perfect refreshing dip for...

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

This salad was met with a little controversy when I filmed it. People behind the scenes said that Brussel Sprouts are mostly associated...

CHICKEN KALAMATA

A lot of your request easy weeknight meal recipes and I totally get it. I’m a busy working mom with a thriving events and catering...

Taramosalata | Carpe Roe Dip

In Greece this dip is known as Taramosalata, or Carpe Roe Dip. It is very popular in Greek culture and is found at Greek restaurants...

MASTIC COCKTAILS

This episode contains three different cocktails made with Mastic, a popular Greek liquor. I had a lot of fun filming this because I...

GREEK SALAD FLATBREAD

As you’ve seen by now, there are many dishes I make that have Greek salad as one of the main ingredients. It’s such a refreshing, easy...

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE MILLE FEUILLE

It’s always good to have a few showstopper desserts in your repertoire for those days when you want to bake to impress. This...

Banana Royal and the Daily Greens Smoothie

Today I’m sharing two popular recipes from the smoothie bar I own. The Banana Royal and the Daily Greens Smoothie are ordered all day...

TOMATO FRITTERS

I often share how a lot of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine is influenced by what residents grow in their gardens. The growing season in...

HEARTS OF PALM AND AVOCADO SALAD

Hearts of Palm Salad is a great recipe to keep in your back pocket. It’s a very easy, healthy salad that you can make for friends or...

FRIED CALAMARI

Fried Calamari is a classic summer dish. I’ve made Grilled Calamari ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkSBbpUMRIc ) on this show before,...

PRASSINOS PYRGOS | “GREEN TOWER”

This was a really fun episode to film because it’s a modern take on a Greek Classic. This is not a dish you’ll commonly find in Greece,...

BAKED FETA With Tomatoes & Peppers

I like to joke that this Baked Feta with Tomato & Peppers appetizer could be the next TikTok craze. I’ve been making it for years and we...

21 Seeds Cocktails

Skinny Blood Orange Margarita 2 ounces 21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila 2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice 1 ounce fresh lime...

HORTA (Boiled Dandelion Greens)

I had such a laugh filming this episode because I recalled so many of the funny stories about Horta I’ve heard over the years. Horta is...

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