I had to film this episode for you because I think Homemade Potato Chips are one of the easiest ways elevate any meal. They do take a bit of time to come together, but I promise the effort is worth it. One of the keys to helping the process go smoothly is laying out all of your equipment before you start. You want to make sure the potatoes go directly into the water once they're sliced. That way they won't brown and the starch will begin to be pulled out of them. Then, procee

I love filming episodes like this because I get so many comments right away about how helpful the recipe is for you. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Vegetables is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights when the family is hungry and you want to get a flavorful meal on the table with ease. Lemon Garlic Chicken is one of my favorites because the flavors are bright and tangy, and they pair well with almost any kind of vegetable. It is mild enough for picky eaters, but still

Today I'd like to share a recipe for traditional mashed potatoes. There are many delicious, fancier ways to make mashed potatoes than this, but sometimes it's best to dial it back to the basics. This recipe contains all the typical ingredients of mashed potatoes: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and nothing extra! One of the key things to remember about making mashed potatoes is to never put them in the blender or food processor after they're cooked. There is a lot o

When we're deep in winter weather I like to bring out my chowder recipes. There's something about the cold evenings that just begs for a warm, hearty soup. This Creamy Corn Chowder recipe is one of our favorites. It's very flavorful, not too heavy, and easy for me to make at the end of a busy day. I use bacon as the protein in this most of the time. However, if you don't have bacon you can use ham or even chicken. Then I cook everything well and let it simmer so the flavors h

I love this Greek Potato with Celery and Tomato Paste because it takes me back to my childhood. This bears all the marks of a traditional Mediterranean vegetable dish. The ingredients are readily available in many backyard gardens, and it’s made on the stovetop with water or broth. My mother-in-law remembers eating this dish for dinner with fresh feta on top when she was growing up! I like to serve it as a hearty side dish with protein and a green salad alongside. I don’t h

Okay, I’ll admit it — I have a soft spot for potato salad. But as much as I love the classic creamy version, I wanted something a little brighter, a little healthier, and with a lot more zing . That’s how this Greek Potato Salad with Yogurt & Dill was born — and it has quickly become a go-to side dish in my kitchen, especially as the weather warms up. This version skips the mayo entirely and leans into full-fat Greek yogurt instead, which gives it a tangy richness without fe

You know when two favorites collide and the result is just chef’s kiss ? That’s exactly what happened the day I mashed up spanakopita with baked potatoes and created what I now lovingly call Spanakopatata . 😍 This little invention came about on a cozy afternoon when I was craving all the creamy, herby vibes of spanakopita—but I didn’t feel like working with phyllo (shocking, I know). Enter: the humble baked potato. It’s like the perfect blank canvas, and once I loaded it up

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

I like to remind people that simple flavors are one of the hallmarks of Greek cuisine. We don’t go for overly fancy, deeply complicated recipes because our cuisine was born of the food we had access to, that grows well in our country. To that end, we fill our dishes with fresh vegetables, herbs, olive oil, and vinegars because they grow so abundantly and are found everywhere. You just can’t beat a simple dish made with all fresh, local ingredients. Don’t be duped by a short i

Today I’m taking a classic French dish and giving it a Greek twist. Potatoes Au Gratin with Greek Yogurt & Feta is every bit as delicious as you imagine it to be. It contains all the hallmarks of the classic dish, thinly sliced potatoes, a wonderful béchamel sauce, chives and garlic, with a tangy dollop of Greek yogurt and feta thrown in. I think this casserole is great for any celebration. It’s deeply flavorful and I like to trot it out for occasions like Thanksgiving, Greek

Potatoes feature a lot in Mediterranean cuisine. They are easy and inexpensive to grow and thrive in many climates. I tend to cook a lot more potatoes than noodles or rice for my side dishes. These Lemon-Herb Roasted Potatoes with Olive & Feta is one of my favorite preparations. It’s a very satisfying dish that produces crispy, salty potatoes topped with briny olives and tangy feta. The potatoes are coated in lovely Mediterranean herbs and the whole dish is full of flavor and

We eat a lot of potatoes in our house and I have many, many ways to prepare them. This recipe is for Roasted Potatoes and Onions made with classic Greek flavors. I like to make this recipe a lot in the fall and winter because it’s so hearty. It is also easy to prepare, fix everything and pop it in the oven. The key to making this recipe really great is the onions and spices. Potatoes are good, but can be pretty bland if they aren’t flavored up really well. The addition of the

We adore this Big Mac Salad, it’s one of our family favorites. It is exactly what you’d assume it to be, a deconstructed cheeseburger in a salad form with french fries on the side, hold the bun. As you assemble the ingredients for this salad approach it like you’re making a big mac, chopping pickles, lettuce, and all the other ingredients you’d typically find piled on top of a hamburger at a restaurant. Then, make the fries accordingly. Sometimes I buy oven fries because they

In my household soup season usually begins in January. Here in Connecticut that’s when it finally gets cold enough to enjoy hot soup and salad for lunch or dinner. I like soup season because it’s a nice change of pace from cooking on the grill. It’s so warm and nourishing, it’s basically comfort food that the whole family will eat. I often make soup in the slower cooker during the day when I’m at work because it’s so easy to set and forget. This Baked Potato Chowder is the pe

This is a hearty side dish that is great for this time of year. The days are getting shorter, we are all getting in the mood for heartier food and this totally fits the bill. Potatoes and Peas is called Arakas in Greece. It’s a traditional dish made with simple ingredients from the garden that all happens to be vegan. I love making it for big meals and serving a simple protein on the side! I know I say it a lot, but stews like this often begin with ingredients people have gat

I know traditional Greek omelets are hugely popular and I’ll make one diner-style in the future. Today I’m making an amazing full pan omelet that you'll find served all over Greece, and I used to serve at our Greek restaurant for brunch. I like this omelet because it is so hardy without being too heavy. It’s very filling and tastes incredible. If you can’t find the Greek sausages you can use whatever you have that is similar.. This omelet is made in a large pan and served sli

When I share this recipe a lot of people think I’m making mashed potatoes. There are a lot of similarities, but this Garlic Potato Dip does not contain any dairy. In Greece this is typically served as a dip with pita and vegetables. At our Greek restaurant we served it as an appetizer and I’d always warn customers on dates that they didn’t want to eat this because it is quite garlicky! On Palm Sunday it’s frequently served with Fried Cod ( https://youtu.be/2uBo_uo6UDg ) to m

This is probably one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes around the world. Moussaka is a dense casserole filled with vegetables and beef, and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. It is decadent, filling and all-around delicious. This is one of my more involved recipes, which is why I typically make it on a weekend afternoon when I have time to be in the kitchen uninterrupted. Making this requires having several components going at them same time. If you don’t do it th

Filming this episode of Artichokes In Lemon Dill Sauce was so much fun because I got to show Manolis, my producer, how to clean artichokes! While this task is fairly simple, it can be somewhat overwhelming the first few times around. Artichokes are a delicious vegetable, but you don’t eat the whole thing. Instead, you remove the choke, and cook with the heart and the steams. (You can also eat the bottom of the leaves dipped in lemon butter, but that’s not part of this recipe!

I can’t begin to tell you how good these homemade Greek French Fries are to eat. I know it may seem like a lot of work to make french fries at home from scratch, but once you make these you might never turn back to store-bought. I have so many fond memories of enjoying these growing up. My Yiayia used to make them for all of her grandchildren when we visited. She could have buckets of potatoes soaking when we arrived and would cook them up fresh for dinner. She was the best!