Quickbreads are always a great solution when it comes to using up fruit and getting something yummy on the table. This Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread is especially neat because it combines two favorite fruits and bakes up into one delicious bread that my whole family loves. As it notes in the recipe, the nuts are optional. Since my kids are allergic I don’t bake them, but I know a lot of people appreciate the crunch and flavor.  There are two things that prompt me to make these

I love making Loukoumades and today I’m giving them another fresh take by making Loukoumades filled with Banana and Nutella. Loukoumades are Greek-style donuts and for the twist in this recipe we are filling them with more flavor that everyone goes crazy for. In this episode I’m using bananas and nutella because it’s a flavor combination that reminds me of delicious French crepes.    When making Loukoumades it’s always important to leave enough time for the dough to rise. You

I’m dialing it back to basics today with Chocolate Banana Bites. I wanted to film this episode because I’m a big believer in having simple recipes we all can use in our homes. Cooking for our families should not be complicated. Banana has been one of my kid’s favorite foods since they were babies. We still always have them in the house. For this treat we simply dip them in chocolate, sprinkle with sea salt, and freeze them until solid. Then, voila, an easy-to-make sweet is bo

The range of recipes I share with you represent the range of recipes I cook for my family. Obviously, most of what we cook has a Mediterranean origin, but I also cook plenty of classic American family foods. Banana & Blueberry Pancakes can be found in many cultures in different variations and we really like the thick, hearty American version. I make them with Greek yogurt for extra flavor and because it creates a denser texture. Plus, the yogurt adds a nice shot of protein to

Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread is my favorite quick bread recipe for fall. It is easy to make, tastes fantastic, and is perfect for children. I always have a lot of bananas in my kitchen because my kids grab them whenever they need a quick snack. When I’m making this bread, I always use the two that are the most overripe because they are easy to mash, and this way they won’t go to waste and get thrown out. The pumpkin I use comes from a can. We love to carve pumpkins, bu