There’s something about cheesecake that makes life feel like a celebration. Maybe it’s because we know that cheesecake takes just a little bit longer to make than regular cake. It feels indulgent and fun because it’s that much less accessible. This No Bake Hot Chocolate Cheesecake is kind of cool in the sense that it is a fun dessert that makes everyone happy, but it’s a little bit easier than many cheesecakes because it doesn’t require the whole delicate baking in a water ba

In recent years I’ve gotten more into high protein snacks. I like to serve them at my restaurants, patrons are always looking for a light meal or heavy appetizer that’s protein heavy, and I also make them at home. These Stuffed Avocados totally fit the bill and have become really popular lately. I find a perfectly ripe avocado and stuffed it with a protein heavy quinoa, chickpea, and yogurt mixture and it’s ready. No oven needed!  The only tricky part of this recipe is findin

I think Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad is truly one of the most classic dinners you can serve. This has been in my regular rotation for years and years and I almost can’t believe I haven’t taped an episode about it until now! I think it’s so great because it covers so many bases. It’s an excellent protein for the whole family, it’s easy to make, and somehow, it’s very elegant if you want to serve it at a party or to friends.  My kids like it when I slice up the chicken s

These are one of my favorite things to make. They are Valentine’s Cheesecake Balls made with cream cheese and Oreo cookies. I call them my “cheater truffles”! This is because they taste exactly like delicious truffles you can buy at a beautiful chocolate shop, but are so much easier to make. I think they are also a little more kid-friendly than gourmet truffles because they can be flavored with different extracts and everyone loves the crushed Oreo shell.  This is such a fun

We love buffalo chicken in our house, but sometimes I like to give it a twist. I do this by first giving the chicken I grill a little bit of a Greek treatment with an easy marinade, then combining it with more Greek flavors in a big wrap, instead of traditional blue cheese. This is how I make our Greek Buffalo Chicken Wrap!  This is the coolest sandwich because it really brings together so many good flavors and textures. I can’t tell you how much we all love this, especially

Who doesn’t love a slider? If you like regular cheeseburger sliders you find at a pub, you’ll love this recipe for Greek Lamb Sliders. I take the same approach to making these as I do burgers. I want the flavor to be really rich and the burgers to be nice and tender. The way to do this is add everything together in a bowl with lots of spices and flavors. Then, use your hands to mix everything together very thoroughly.  Once the ingredients come together, use your hands to for

Sometimes we want a salad with our dinner, but we’re looking for something different than just a traditional bowl of lettuce with dressing. This is when I turn to this fun recipe for Broccoli & Quinoa Salad. It has all the hallmarks of a healthy, green salad, without a single leaf of lettuce, plus extra protein and crunch! My family really likes this in the winter when we’re looking for something a little warmer than a crunchy, cool leaf. Yes, this can be made in advanced and

I’ve really come to love the sheet pan dinner craze of recent years. It’s so efficient to make a whole dinner on just one pan. In my house we all rejoice when there are fewer dishes to clean at the end of a meal! This Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Vegetables is the perfect sheet pan meal for busy weeknights. Yes, it’s leaves few items to clean. But, more importantly, it’s packed with flavor and the whole family loves it.  The key to making this dish shine is getting everything

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

It’s officially soup season and I’m back with a whole new suite of soup recipes I’ll be rolling out this fall and winter. Today I’m sharing this great recipe for Baked Feta Soup. It kind of reminds me of the delicious sheet pan baked feta pasta that was viral a few years ago. The feta is baked until it is soft and then it is whirred into the delicious tomato soup and a creamy, delicious bowl is served!  I love this recipe because it takes a true classic, tomato soup, and make

I’ve really come to love the sheet pan dinner craze of recent years. It’s so efficient to make a whole dinner on just one pan. In my...

Is there anything cozier than a big bowl of French Onion Soup on a cold evening? I can’t think of anything that quite matches the warm blanket feeling of the warm rich, broth with a cheesy breaded topping at the end of the day.  Making this dish isn’t complicated, though there are many variations of it found in cookbooks around the world. I like to caramelize the onions really well. To do it right takes a long time, but be patient because it is worth it. Then I add the broth

This is truly one of the best salads to have on hand on any given day. Tabouli Salad is a fresh salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh vegetables and a light, zesty dressing. I like to make it in advance so the flavors have a chance to marry before being enjoyed.  This salad is a classic for a reason. It hits all the right notes in that it is filling, nutritious, and pairs well with all kinds of foods. I love to serve it year-round and it really pleases my whole family and our g

When you’re looking for a great pasta dish that delivers year-round, look no further than Linguine with Clams. This is probably one of...

When it comes to big holiday meals it’s always nice to have a good roll or bread basket served on the side. In this case, since it’s the...

These delicious Gingerbread Pancakes with Holiday Spiced Syrup are exactly what you’re going to want on your table this season. They are...

The holidays are a time to let your hair down in the kitchen. At this time of year, I’m always more lenient about what I eat and am happy...

There are few things more delicious and fun than Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies at Christmas. Yes, you read that right. We all...

These are such amazing cookies for the holidays. They are cakey and a little crumbly and all spiced up for Christmas. I’ve posted other...

Spicy Cranberry Margarita Margaritas can be fun any time of year. For the holiday season I like to spice them up in our house and add...