Mediterranean cuisine is famous for it's mezze. That is, small platters of dips and snacks served with breads and vegetables for dipping. You may have noted I make a lot of Greek-inspired dips on this show and there's a reason why! Today's dip is Hot Honey, Feta & Olive Dip. It's inspired by a classic mezze, but it's given a modern twist with the use of hot honey, not just regular honey. I make hot honey by adding chili flakes to regular honey. Sometimes I do a big container

I think one of the hardest things about parties is finding quick, unique appetizers to serve. I like to have a wide variety of foods available and this is something people ask me about all the time. It's really easy to slip into having a lot of one thing - like dips or cheeses - but I really encourage choosing a couple of things from each category. This Whipped Feta & Pomegranate Crostini is one of those great recipes everyone loves because they're unique but still familiar.

This is one of those dishes you see at restaurants but never seem to pull together at home because you assume it’s out of reach, or you consider it too gourmet for home cooking. Good news, Arugula & Burrata is neither! It’s actually very easy to pull together when you have the ingredients on hand and it can taste exactly like the dish you order at the restaurant.  I either serve this on a tray when I’m presenting it to a group, or plate it individually for a more formal dinne

I’ve made Pastitsio before for this show. It’s probably one of the most popular Greek dishes in the world and we eat it frequently, so I made it fairly early on in filming . I still direct people to the recipe on my website a lot because they want to know how to make it! For today’s episode I did a little riff on the classic recipe and made Pastitsio Croquettes. They’re made with the traditional method but breaded and fried into delicious balls that are fun for everyone.  The

This was such a fun episode to film in Greece. It’s a classic Greek recipe for Pan Fried Mastelo with Pasteli, which is a drizzle made with sesame and honey. You can find versions of this recipe in restaurants all over Greece and my family and I order it all the time. Today I decided to make it at home, which I do from time to time, and filmed it for you.  Mastelo is a soft white cheese that can be found in most grocery stores. For this recipe we bread it simply with flour an

Making Peanut Butter Tzatziki was new for me this summer. My husband and I tried it at a local restaurant in Greece and liked it, so I wanted to give it a try. Admittedly, I don’t think I would have ever put these flavors together without someone else doing it first. It’s unusual to pair sweet peanut butter with savory cucumber and garlic. But you know what, it totally works!  As it turns out this sweet and savory flavor combination is absolutely wonderful. I prepare it just

When I was in Greece this summer, I filmed this recipe for Kataifi Tyropita in my kitchen. It’s a Greek crispy cheese pie with honey drizzle that is very popular in our area. This summer I ordered it a lot at restaurants. I’ve never made it home before, which was one of the reasons I wanted to film my first try. I think it’s always important to remind you that I’m always learning recipes and I’ll probably never master every Greek dish because there are so many. But I will try

Sometimes a nice big plate of sticky wings is the single most satisfying thing you can eat. I really like to make these for snacks because my kids always have friends over and everyone gets really hungry after swimming. Also, if it’s a rainy day, they need something to keep them going while they’re inside hanging out watching sports!  This is a nice, easy recipe because you make the sticky sauce and coat the wings in a big bowl. It’s much easier than trying to baste them whil

There’s nothing I love more than a simple, elegant recipe that comes together with ease and makes everyone at the table do a little happy dance. That’s exactly what this Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Dip  is. It’s bright, creamy, full of garden-fresh flavor, and it looks beautiful with very little effort — which, let’s be honest, is the dream when you’re entertaining in spring or summer. I make this dip all the time for brunches, casual gatherings, and those spontaneous backya

As you can tell, I’m on a tear with egg recipes these days. These Spicy Sriracha Bacon Deviled Eggs are the latest in a streak of delicious deviled egg recipes. Why? Because deviled eggs are universally beloved and there are so many good ways to make them, I felt it was time to share all the adaptations I have! Deviled eggs are really popular menu items at almost every party I cater. Everyone likes them on the menu because they never seem to go out of style. (I can’t say that

Today I’m making Avocado Lime Deviled Eggs. Yes, you read that right! These deviled eggs are made with the traditional method but have a little extra flavor and zest from the lime and heat. Yum! I start this recipe by making hard-boiled eggs using my tried-and-true cooking method. It makes my eggs come out perfectly every single time!  Then, I continue forward making the filling with extra flavor and heat from the avocado, lime, and pepper. I can’t tell you how good it tastes

Today I’m sharing how to make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs every single time. I love this method because you can make a large batch of hard-boiled eggs in just minutes. I use this when I make my Layered Spring Salad, Deviled Eggs, and when I make Egg Salad.   There are many reasons why you’d need a large amount of hard-boiled eggs at once. However, if you just want one or two hard-boiled eggs for a light meal you can easily use this method in a smaller pot and keep the times the

There’s something so satisfyingly perfect about deviled eggs. They’ve been served the world over since before I was born and the basic recipe hasn’t changed that much. Despite their ubiquity, they’re universally popular in every corner of the world. They manage to satisfy every time with their creamy texture, firm container, and spicy or sweet seasonings. I’ve made them all sorts of way for different parties I’ve catered. I think one of our favorite requests when I was asked

This recipe was a fun one for me to make. It’s my mother’s recipe for Homemade Elderberry Syrup. She makes large batches of this every winter and gives us a few jars for our fridge. I’m not giving any medical advice here, but this is known for its immune boosting properties and is a popular homemade remedy to ward off colds and viruses in the winter months.  My kids like it because it is sweety and fruity, very easy to sip every morning before they go to school. Everyone gets

One of the things I love about Mediterranean cuisine is the prolific use of vegetables and all the ways they are used in cooking. While a good Greek salad always hits the spot, we use vegetables as side dishes, main courses, and snacks and there’s often no lettuce involved. This is because vegetables are typically grown in someone’s backyard so they are easy to access and very inexpensive. This recipe for Carrots & Chickpeas is one of these very cool recipes.  Carrots, I thin

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