This Cheesy Pasta Bake is made Alfredo Style, with a heavy cream and two kinds of amazing Mahon-Menorca cheeses. I made these in the individual ramekins for a perfect portioned side dish. I arranged the rigatoni pasta in the standing position for the ultimate “wow” factor. Serve this on your Holiday table alongside an awesome meat dish…
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Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole
This Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole is made “Provencal style” with two types of winters squashes, whole roasted garlic, chunks of potatoes and tons of Gruyere cheese, which creates the most amazing topping. This is hands-down the best Thanksgiving vegetable side dish you could put on your table. Similar to this Potato Leek Casserole this…
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere & Bacon
These Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon are divine. First, they’re roasted to perfection with bacon bits, then smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce with Gruyere cheese (Mornay sauce), and finally broiled until bubbly and golden brown. As is the case with this Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon I can assure you that…
Best Green Salad Recipe
I know it’s hard to get super enthusiastic about salad. But this is The Best Green Salad Recipe I’ve ever tried. It’s made from only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in no time. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal. It’s an easy option for parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This simple green salad is extremely…
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta)
There are so many zucchini fritters recipes out there but I am totally obsessed with Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, called ‘Kolokithokeftedes’. They’re a perfect pairing of fresh, summer zucchinis, feta cheese and tons of fresh herbs, like dill and mint. Simply put, they taste like summer in Greece. If you doubt me, then make…
Lemon Basil Pesto Sauce
If you have an abundance of basil now growing in your garden and are wonder what to do with all of it, then I’d suggest making this AMAZING Lemon Basil Pesto. It pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, chicken or fish. And if you have leftovers, freeze it and have it at your fingertips whenever…
Greek Spinach Rice With Feta (Spanakorizo)
This Greek Spinach Rice also known as ‘Spanakorizo,’ is perhaps one of the most popular, healthy, traditional and authentic of Greek dishes. It has a soft and creamy texture with an abundance of nutrients from the cooked spinach, fresh herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It can be served as a main dish…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Mediterranean Style
This Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Mediterranean spices and feta, then drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkled with parsley, is incredibly flavorful and very easy to prepare. If you want to impress your guests, try this recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Why make Whole Roasted Cauliflower? You…
Potato Cutlets with Asparagus (with easy steps)
This recipe for Potato Cutlets with Asparagus is a keeper. In fact, the ease of preparation, coupled with deliciousness of the dish, might catapult this one into heavy rotation. Preparation just requires a few steps that and, again, the taste is amazing. Potatoes with asparagus – fried to perfection – and served with a dollop…
Polish Cucumber Salad – Mizeria
With summer around the corner, so comes the need for nice, refreshing dishes. This Polish Cucumber Salad (Mizeria) should find its way to your summer dishes repertoire, it’s been in mine ever since I was born. Well actually I might have gotten carried away a little bit there; I wasn’t actually eating cucumbers right after…
