There's something magical about making fresh fig jam right in my own kitchen, especially when that kitchen is in my new home in Chios, Greece. This recipe for Classic Fig Jam is particularly special to me because the figs are picked straight from the tree in my backyard. It's a true taste of the Mediterranean summer, and I’m so excited to share it with you!  Moving into my new house in Chios has been a dream come true, and one of the first things I did this summer was explore

There is nothing quite as elegant and delicious as a Chocolate Dipped Fig with Sea Salt. Figs grow everywhere in Greece and they are used in all kinds of dishes. I really like this way of making them into dessert because they are simply dipped in chocolate and the flavor of the fig still really shines through. Since there are very few ingredients in this recipe, be sure to use the freshest figs, most high-quality chocolate, and quality sea salt. Also, leave yourself ample tim

I’m always searching for fresh twists on favorite cocktails. One way I do this is I make flavored simple syrups to change things up. There are endless possibilities when it comes to simple syrup, and they are a very easy way to flavor almost anything. This Fig Margarita was developed when I plucked some fresh figs off the tree in my backyard. Yum! I use figs for all sorts of recipes in the kitchen and I couldn’t wait to try my hand at a new cocktail. Once you have the fig sim

Manouri cheese is a soft Greek cheese made from sheep or goat milk. The way it is made is similar to the way feta is made and it has a light, creamy texture that’s absolutely delicious. Manouri is used several different ways in Greek cooking and today I’m going to show you how to use make it into a simple appetizer everyone will love. I typically buy Manouri at our local Greek store, but you can also procure it online. Store it in the refrigerator until it is time to use it.

There is no such thing as too many salad recipes. If your family is like mine, you probably love to have a few go-to salads on hand any night of the week. It’s a great way to serve vegetables, and most main dishes taste even better with green leafy vegetables on the side. To that end, today I’m sharing a lovely fig salad I make when figs are in season. It’s incredibly easy and delicious! If you’ve ever been to Greece you’ll know how you see fig trees everywhere. It is not unu

This grazing box is a fun treat I like to assemble for friends around this time of the year, it is a such a nice treat to receive!

FIG + BRIE BITES You’ll love these easy appetizers for your next party. You can use any creamy cheese you have on hand, and swap out the fig preserves for another fruit if you’d like. These are always a hit with my guests and looks so pretty on the table! MAKES 12 MINI CUPS Timing: 10 minutes, plus baking Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 oz phyllo dough, thawed and cut into 2 ½ inch squares (roughly half of an entire package) ¾ cup fig preserves 4 oz brie