Appetizers

SKEPASTI

I am so excited to show you how I make Skepasti because it’s always been a favorite sandwich of mine. In Greece this sandwich is equally...

Vegetable Keftedes

It’s always important that I have a few delicious vegetarian and vegan main course dish options on hand. While my family is omnivorous, I...

KATAIFI CUPS

These delicious Kataifi Cups are perfect for spring. I purposely made them to look like little nests with a jewel-like egg in the middle...

DEVILED EGGS

I love making Deviled Eggs for gatherings because they are always a crowd pleaser. I have so many memories of my mother making them when...

Roast Cauliflower with Chickpeas & Tomatoes

We all need a few solid vegetarian recipes in our repertoire. You never know when someone is going to join you for dinner who doesn’t eat...

Baked Feta with Phyllo

Since I’m in the entertaining business I have a lot of great appetizer recipes up my sleeve. I make these at home for our family and...

Cheese Balls | Tyrokeftedes

I love sharing my Greek heritage with all of you. Sometimes I also share how my kids are embracing our Greek roots while living in...

Cauliflower with Garlic and Breadcrumbs

Today I’m sharing an awesome, easy side dish that we used to serve at our Greek restaurant. Cauliflower with Garlic Breadcrumbs was very...

Buffalo Chicken Dip

It’s almost time for the Big Game!! I grew up in Philadelphia and am so excited to see the Eagles as contenders again. So exciting! Today...

Honey Paprika Butter Board

I’ve been jumping on the trend of appetizer boards lately. In past episodes you’ll see that I shared a Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Board (...

Deep Fried Burrata with Pesto

This is one of my most favorite appetizers. Burrata is already delicious as it is, but when you stuff it with a little pesto and deep fry...

Grilled Octopus

I had a lot of fun making this episode because I was finally able to demystify how to make Grilled Octopus. Octopus is a very common food...

Greek 7-Layer Dip

Greek 7-Layer Dip is a riff on the popular Mexican version. I make it with seven layers of ingredients that are commonly found in...

Fig & Honey Goat Cheese Board

I’ve joined the fun of making cool appetizer boards when friends and family swing by. Assembling these take minutes and there are so many...

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Board

This Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Board is the perfect savory appetizer to serve at your next party. It’s easy to make and super...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feta Saganaki | Sesame Crusted Feta with Peppered Honey

I am so excited to share this recipe for Sesame Feta with Peppered Honey with you today because it is one of my favorites. Yes, like many...

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