This is an awesome and easy seafood dish. Seafood Yiouvesti is a classic Greek meal consisting of a variety of delicious seafood and orzo cooked in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Many people say the texture of the dish reminds them of risotto, which is true because they are so similar. The pasta and seafood are stirred together to make a one-bowl meal. I like this dish because it's a novel way to serve seafood, and works especially well in cooler months we don't want to grill.

A lot of people love seafood salad, but are intimidated by the thought of making it at home. Today I'm here to help you set aside all your fears so this is no longer the case! This is the Cold Seafood Salad recipe I've made for years and I'm filming it for you so you can see exactly how I do it. The seafood I use in this recipe is octopus, shrimp, and calamari. They're abundant in Greece, which is where this recipe originates from. If you want to add or supplement the seafood

Crab Stuffed Shrimp is such a fun seafood recipe. I like to make it in the summer when we're all in the mood for seaside-style meals. The best part is it's one of those elegant dishes that looks fancy but is actually quite easy to make. This is why I made this episode for you - to show you exactly how you can make a tray of these right in your own kitchen. Shrimp and crab have lovely, light flavors and don't need too many additions to taste amazing, which keeps the preparatio

These Corn Quesadillas are one of my favorite recipes. I found the method for making these in a magazine when my children were little. I was always looking for new kid-friendly foods they would like and I could get on the table quickly. This one fit the bill and I've been making them since Zoe was a little girl! The nice thing about quesadillas is they can be filled with anything and come together easily. This is one of the reasons they're so popular with parents the world ov

Today I'm sharing a quick recipe for Classic Basil Pesto that's a staple in our house. I love making this in the summer when the basil is fresh and abundant. Then I have it stored in the freezer all winter long to grab whenever I need it. Classic Basil Pesto can be used for so many delicious dishes. I use it for salads, sauces, and sandwich spreads. I like to use my food processor to make pesto. Some people like to use a mortar and pestle, or even a hand blender, so it's your

This was a really fun episode to film because we make Tea Sandwiches all the time for my catering company. They are fun to eat and always look elegant on a table. Today I want to show how we make them in the kitchen. Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are especially elegant for a ladies' luncheon or light meal at home. I like to cut them into bite-sized pieces when they're on a buffet table. They look really pretty with this presentation and are easy to eat when you're havi

There is grilled cheese and then there is Brisket Grilled Cheese. Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like, it is a decadent, wonderful grilled cheese filled with rich, succulent brisket. This recipe takes a regular kid-like snack and turns it into a wonderful meal. In this case, to make this recipe I bought cooked brisket at the store and reheated it to make the sandwich. However, this is a great sandwich to make with leftover brisket you've made at home. In case you're inte

I have had restaurants and a catering business for over two decades and this recipe has been on almost all of my menus. A Classic Wedge Salad is truly timeless. I remember eating it at restaurants when I was a child! When I make this restaurant-style dish at home I use an iceberg wedge, red onion, tomatoes, freshly-cooked bacon and a homemade blue cheese dressing. In restaurants people tend to order this as a hearty first course, but I like to serve it right alongside the mai

This is one of those recipes I rarely make just for the family, but I love making when we entertain or I have to bring a potluck dish to a friend's house. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is rich and delicious and is a popular restaurant menu item that can easily be made at home. I keep the preparation of this dip simple by using pre-prepared ingredients. For the artichokes I used canned artichoke hearts, or frozen artichoke hearts that have been thawed and patted dry. Similarly, I

This is another classic Greek recipe I love to make at home. Like many Greek recipes, this one started in the garden. Artichokes grow bountifully in many areas in our country and they inspired this recipe. Their size and shape of globe artichokes lend nicely to being stuffed with a classically flavored Greek beef filling, which is how this recipe for Stuffed Artichokes came to be. People always tell me how intimidated they get by working with artichokes. In this episode for A

This is a recipe for Papoutsaki, a traditional Greek Stuffed Eggplant. A lot of people will say this reminds them of Moussaka or Pastitsio and I can see why. It is a very hearty almost casserole-like dish full of rich flavors. I like to make this when we want a break from pasta, but still need a filling meal on the table. When it comes to making this dish be sure to start with firm eggplants that have enough space to be scooped out in the middle and still hold their shape. Ma

I like to share recipes for easy appetizers like this Baked Brie & Fig because I think they're always so useful to have on hand. We love to entertain and I'm always looking for new and interesting foods to serve my friends. I also use a lot of these in my catering business. It keeps it fresh for my clients when they have new and delicious recipes for them to choose from. This is a classic recipe I've given a Mediterranean twist. I take a wheel of fresh brie and top it with fi

Chocolate Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts of all time in my family. It is incredibly versatile in that it can be served at birthdays, holidays, or just because you're in the mood. I'm always surprised to meet people who won't make cheesecake because they find the process intimidating. I understand why it might seem like that, which is why I wanted to film this episode for you. The key to making the batter of the cheesecake is making sure it is completely smooth

I like to film episodes of traditional recipes like this Classic Egg Salad because they're worth knowing. It's stood the test of time for a reason and is popular the world over! I think my first memory of egg salad is my mother making it for us when we were little. I also remember enjoying it from the deli near our house. It's always been a mainstay in my life. These days I make my egg salad in the traditional deli-style. The eggs are hard boiled and flavored with mayonnaise,

I've made a version of this cookie for my show before. It's a traditional Greek Easter cookie that's usually rolled in sesame seeds. The first time I filmed this recipe for the show the cookies were pastel, which I thought were really pretty for Easter. Today I'm making a Cinnamon Sugar Koulourakia, another version of this sweet butter cookie. These cookies have a shortbread-like consistency and the dough is easy to prepare. They're great for dunking in tea or coffee at any

I love filming episodes like this because I get so many comments right away about how helpful the recipe is for you. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Vegetables is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights when the family is hungry and you want to get a flavorful meal on the table with ease. Lemon Garlic Chicken is one of my favorites because the flavors are bright and tangy, and they pair well with almost any kind of vegetable. It is mild enough for picky eaters, but still

I was so excited to film this Greek Tsoureki recipe because it's something I've enjoyed my entire life. Making it for this episode conjured up so many happy Easter memories. Easter is such a big holiday in Greek culture, we've always spent it with big groups of family and friends and they're the meals I cherish most. Tsoureki is a traditional Greek sweet bread. It's typically enjoyed throughout the day and evening on Easter day. People slice pieces for breakfast or a quick sn

Today I'd like to share a recipe for traditional mashed potatoes. There are many delicious, fancier ways to make mashed potatoes than this, but sometimes it's best to dial it back to the basics. This recipe contains all the typical ingredients of mashed potatoes: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and nothing extra! One of the key things to remember about making mashed potatoes is to never put them in the blender or food processor after they're cooked. There is a lot o

Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers is your answer to serving a delicious, hearty sandwich or protein bowl for dinner. It's the perfect, easy method for making roasted sausage, peppers and onions in the style meant for stuffing into a warm rolls or swirling into a bowls of warm grains. I've been eating sausage and peppers in a warm roll at the ballpark forever. I think it's one of those signature dishes everyone adores when they're at a game or on the boardwalk. Making it at home is

New England Clam Chowder is sacred in the Northeast and there are many debates about the best way to make it. I've worked on this recipe for a while and stand by it. I'm not going to lie, it took a while to get just right. I'm not trying to claim authenticity here, but it will hold up in any taste test! Making New England clam chowder at home is easier than you think. I used chopped clams that you can buy in a can. However, if you want to use fresh clams you are more than wel