Italian style Roasted Fennel with Tomatoes is one of those dishes that can elevate a simple meal to the extraordinary level. The taste of roasted fennel with sweet cherry tomatoes is irresistible. It works perfectly topped on your favorite grilled, fried or baked fish, as well as chicken cutlets, pork or Veal Milanese. Below I’ll…
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Greek Green Beans ( Fasolakia Lathera)
Greek Green Beans (aka, Fasolakia Lathera) is a classic Greek dish of fresh summer green beans braised in the extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs. It’s packed with flavor and nutrients and can be served as a main dish or an accompaniment to your favorite meat or fish entree. If you choose, you can…
Antipasto Pasta Salad with Apple Cider Maple Vinaigrette
Antipasto Pasta Salad is like a combination of antipasto (think about…cured meats, cubed cheese, marinated vegetables, etc) and pasta. It’s a stand-alone meal and can be enjoyed at lunches or potlucks, or it can be served up as an appetizer or side dish for dinner. It contains super easy ingredients and is very customizable. If…
Horiatiki Salad (Greek Salad or Village Salad)
Horiatiki Salad also known as Greek Salad or Village Salad combines the freshest ingredients like seasonal tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta. I served it with a mildly piquant Greek Peperoncini for an extra boost in flavor. Greek Salad is among the most popular but you may also want…
Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon
With the abundance of basil during the summer months, this recipe for an amazing Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon will surely become handy. It contains only 4 ingredients and it takes only a couple of minutes to put together. You can dunk bread in it, you can glaze your chicken, fish or steak with…
Kielbasa and Cabbage – Polish Summer Hunter’s Stew
Kielbasa and Cabbage come together to form a perfect Polish summer hunter’s stew. It’s made from young cabbage, that is at its peak at the begging of the summer, with the addition of smoky Polish sausage and fragrant dill. It makes for a delicious European treat. It is different from traditional Bigos also know as…
Cauliflower Pasta Bake with Brie & Fontina
Cauliflower Pasta Bake with Brie and Fontina is like a combination of a fancy mac & cheese with veggies! Two dishes at ones. But if you’re looking for a fancy mac & cheese type of pasta without veggies check this Cheese Pasta Bake in Individual Ramekins. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read…
Spanish Potato Salad with Idaho Potatoes, Chorizo & Smoked Paprika
This amazing Spanish Potato Salad is made with Red Idaho® Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Chorizo, Spanish Manzanilla Olives, Green Onions and it’s covered with a very flavorful dressing made from Spanish Sherry Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Mustard and two types of Spanish Smoked Paprika (sweet and hot). The potato salad is then…
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks is exceptionally flavorful and delicious. Every bite introduces a combination of different flavors and textures. Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks Far From Traditional and Boring This Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks is not your mother’s risotto. In fact, it is pretty far away from…
Tomato Feta Salad (Easy Mediterranean Side Dish)
Some best things in life are the simplest ones. This Tomato Feta Salad is as simple as it gets, and it is super delicious! When ripe, juicy tomatoes are in season you’ll want to eat it every day. It contains a few simple ingredients and it comes together in no time at all. This post…
