30 Minute Meals Greek Shrimp and Orzo Pasta Bake Prep 5 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 4 This Greek shrimp and orzo pasta bake is so delicious. It has olives, it has feta, it is easy to make in less than 30-minutes, what more could you need? This delicious Greek shrimp and orzo pasta is the perfect recipe to meal prep for the week or to make when you just don’t have time....

Salads Olivia Wilde Viral Dressing Recipe (Winter Chopped Salad) Prep 15 minutes Cook 15 minutes Yield 4 -6 This winter chopped salad with Olivia Wilde’s viral dressing recipe is the perfect hearty salad you need this winter. This dressing recipe is inspired by Olive Wilde’s that went viral recently. Both mine and hers have a base of red wine vinegar and mustard, but I’ve naturally added some of my own finishing touches to make a dressing recipe that is perfect on a winter chopped salad like the one below....

Main Dishes One Pot Harissa Chicken, Chickpeas and Rice Prep 20 minutes Cook 50 minutes Yield 4 -6 This Harissa Chicken recipe is made in one pot with chickpeas, rice, and so much flavor from the harissa paste and fresh herbs. You’re going to love this easy recipe. If you are looking for a vibrant, flavorful dinner recipe that’s easy to make, this Harissa Chicken recipe with chickpeas and rice is the perfect dish for you....

30 Minute Meals Salmon En Papillote Prep 15 minutes Cook 15 minutes Yield 4 This healthy Salmon En Papillote recipe is so easy to make. The best part is that you can entirely customize it to include your favorite veggies and ingredients. Salom En Papillote is a salmon dish that is wrapped in a packet of parchment or foil. By doing this, it helps the salmon cook perfectly. Within the packet, you add in your veggies and seasonings, then bake it up until it’s done to perfection....

Main Dishes Vegan Pasta Recipe (Homemade) Prep 1 hour Cook 8 minutes Yield 4 A big bowl of fresh pasta never gets old. This Vegan Pasta Recipe (Homemade) is vegan-friendly and is perfect with your favorite sauce.🍝 Skip the store-bought pasta and impress everyone with this easy homemade vegan pasta recipe! No eggs needed - just simple ingredients, one hour of your time, and you’ll be twirling perfect al dente noodles that taste like they came straight from an Italian grandmother’s kitchen....

Stuffed Vegan Spanakopita Recipe Prep 30 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 20 -24 Have you ever had that delicious little triangle bite-sized vegan spanakopita your mom made for dinner parties? You know the ones, that look super fancy and you probably burnt the shit out of your mouth because you didn’t wait for them to cool down. That was my childhood, me eating my mom’s homemade spanakopita (Greek spinach and feta pies) straight out of the oven!...

Salads Vietnamese Inspired Cabbage Salad Prep 10 minutes Yield 4 servings This Asian cabbage salad is inspired by Vietnamese cuisine with its fresh veggies, dressing, and peanuts. This Asian cabbage salad recipe is so fresh and perfect for summer. It’s Vietnamese inspired with its mix of fresh mint, peanuts, and the tamari and fish sauce dressing, and it is a flavorful spin to just a plain jane salad that you’ll love....

Main Dishes White Bean Shepherd’s Pie Prep 40 minutes Cook 25 minutes Yield 6 -8 🥧 Cozy comfort food gets a healthy makeover! This white bean shepherd’s pie layers protein-packed beans with savory mushrooms, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. Vegetarian, make-ahead friendly, and so satisfying – perfect for cold winter nights! There is nothing more comforting on a cold, blustery winter night than a shepherd’s pie. This white bean shepherd’s pie takes a classic dish with a protein-packed spin with the addition of the white beans....

How To’s Bechamel Sauce Recipe Prep 5 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 1 large serving A classic Bechamel Sauce Recipe can add a cheesy flavour to any recipe. It’s super versatile and a classic sauce. I’m going to teach you how to make bechamel vegan! Bechamel sauce is a white sauce that is so yummy and creamy. Famously used in French cuisine but expanded to basically using it on anything from mac’ n’ cheese to vegetables, bechamel is made with milk and flour....

30 Minute Meals Creamy One Pot Orzo Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 3 -4 This creamy One Pot Orzo is perfect for summer with the fresh herbs and tomatoes. Whip it up in only 30-minutes. This One Pot Orzo is such a simple recipe that is creamy, delicious, and perfect for summer with fresh herbs and tomatoes. Add this to your weekly rotation for a quick meal on a hot, busy, summer night....

Desserts Easy Puffed Quinoa Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Prep 20 minutes Yield 16 squares You know I have a sweet tooth – and this puffed quinoa bars recipe is perfect for anyone who loves PB and chocolate. You know I have a sweet tooth – and this puffed quinoa recipe is perfect for anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate. The best part about this recipe? It can be made completely vegan by using dairy-free chocolate and it is packed with nutritious ingredients including puffed quinoa and hemp seeds....

Stuffed Greek Stuffed Vegetables (Gemista) Prep 15 minutes Cook 1 hour 30 minutes Yield 6 -8 Gemista are a Greek stuffed veggie that can be made in so many tasty ways. They’re perfect for summer as a side dish or main course. Gemista are a Greek stuffed veggies, and they’re so dang good. There are so many variations of this dish that include different types of stuffing’s, and different veggies you stuff....

Appetizers Hot Lemon + Garlic Oil Burrata Cheese (with crispy baguette) Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 4 The perfect appetizer for any occasion, no matter how you serve it – you will be saying cheese with this fresh and easy burrata recipe. Say cheese because I am sharing my go-to fresh and easy burrata cheese recipe. This is the perfect appetizer for any occasion, this burrata cheese recipe is so versatile that no matter how you serve it – there is no denying the creaminess of this delicious burrata....

Desserts No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream Prep 15 minutes Yield 6 -8 This homemade Pistachio Ice Cream is no-churn and so easy to make at home. It’s flavorful, creamy, and everything you want in an ice cream! It’s almost ice cream season, and if you’re craving a scoop of No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream, then look no further than this delicious recipe. This ice cream recipe is easy to make because you don’t need to churn it, but it still combines the rich, creamy texture of what you want in ice cream with the nutty taste of pistachios....

Seafood Quick Ice Cube Tray Homemade Sushi Prep 10 minutes Yield 14 sushi pieces This homemade sushi recipe uses the ultimate sushi hack - an ice cube tray! Making it an easy, 10-minute lunch to whip up. If you don’t love sushi then there must be something wrong with you. Okay, that’s a bold statement. But seriously, sushi is so dang delicious. The bite-sized salty, and fresh pieces of sushi make for such a great quick lunch that’s filling and satisfying....

Appetizers Roasted Asparagus Recipe Prep 5 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 2 -3 This easy roasted asparagus recipe is a great side dish for your next week night dinner or dinner party. This roasted asparagus recipe is the perfect recipe for a side dish at your next dinner party or just a weeknight dinner. This recipe won’t take long to put together and combined yummy, crunchy asparagus and cheese. Why you’ll love this roasted asparagus recipe: Quick: This roasted asparagus recipe takes less than 30-minutes to make Delicious: I love the addition of mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic in this recipe Ingredient Notes: Asparagus: I love asparagus....

Articles The Secret to the Greek Blue Zones The Greek island of Ikaria is home to some of the longest living (and healthiest) people in the world and is considered one of five designated “Blue Zones”. Blue Zones are areas in the world where people consistently live longer lives, which can be attributed to their healthy lifestyles and diets. Ikaria is a rugged island with a mountainous terrain, lush valleys, and a beautiful coast, and its people have figured out the secret to longevity....

Articles Tomato Season 101: Picking, Storing & Cooking 🍅 There is nothing quite like the taste of ripe, sun-kissed tomatoes in the summertime. The flavor instantly transports me to the warm Mediterranean shores back in my second home, Greece. A tomato isn’t just a fruit to us Greek’s but it’s the heart of so many dishes. It adds freshness, flavor, and although can be enjoyed on its own, is the key ingredient in so many summer dishes....

Breakfast Vegan Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins Prep 20 minutes Cook 22 minutes Yield 12 We’re back to school, back to work, back into a routine and meal prepping again. Back into the swing of things I’d like to say. It’s funny how summer really throws you off your regular routine right? Anyway, this vegan chocolate chip muffins recipe is perfect for just that, a quick thing to grab when you’re on-the-go, kid-friendly, and great for breakfast, running between school and hockey practice, and snacking....

Ultimate Guide Why Using a Food Blogger Media Kit Will Land You Your Next Client Media kits can be the best tool you have as a food blogger to help you land your dream clients, and work with brands. Every blogger who plans to work with businesses should have a media kit which is a living document that they update on a consistent basis to ensure it’s relevant to your success as a blogger, and I’m here to tell you why they are so amazing....