Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek recipe. It is to the Greeks what risotto is to the Italians. A typical recipe is made with long-grain rice, spinach, and dill. Some recipes use only lemon juice, no tomato. But my yiayia always made her version with both tomato and...
Talya refuses to eat boxed macaroni and cheese. She’s only two. Yet, that neon-orange color, and not exactly cheese flavor, don’t fool her. She presses the pasta to her lips, gives her head a violent shake, and pushes the plate away. Most moms might think it takes too...
This is one of my favorite soups to make in the fall. The combination of apple and butternut squash make it just sweet enough to convince Talya to eat it. I leave her bowl plain and gussy up ours with toasted cumin seeds, herbed goat cheese, and pepita seeds. This...
I remember my grandmother making fish plaki when I was a kid. I always assumed her version, which includes golden raisins, was a traditional Greek dish. But when I’ve asked my cousins about it, none of them are familiar with plaki made with raisins. Was it a regional...
Stifado is the Greek version of comfort food. It’s a rich dish full of onions, wine, and spices. It’s super easy to make. Like a stew, you throw everything in a pot. Then, cook it until the meat is so tender it’s falling apart. My grandmother often made chicken or...
This lentil soup has been a staple in our house ever since I was a kid. It’s a traditional “poor mans” Greek dish. It’s inexpensive and simple to make. It also happens to be vegan, delicious, and nutritious. I started making it on a regular basis when I became a mom....
