Lifestyle Essential Food Photography Tips for Props & Lighting I wanted to take some time to share with you some of my tips on capturing the perfect food photography. Whether you’re a food blogger already, an aspiring one or just someone looking for a new hobby, these essential food photography tips for props and lighting will set you off on the right foot. Because I truly believe that props and lighting either make or break a photo....
Blue Zone Goat Cheese Salad Towers with Beets Prep 15 minutes Cook 40 minutes Yield 4 -6 These Goat Cheese Salad towers are made with stacking beets and goat cheese. They taste amazing but also look so impressive! These Goat Cheese Salad towers are everything you need and more. They are not only beautifully presented with the layers of deep burgundy beets and creamy goat cheese, but they also taste delicious....
Greek Recipes Greek Braised Chuck Roast Prep 15 minutes Cook 3 hours 30 minutes Yield 4 -6 This Greek Braised Chuck Roast cooks in a bright, Greek-inspired sauce with herbs, lemon, and rich pan juices for a cozy, deeply savory meal. Even better the next day, it’s a comforting, make-ahead-friendly dish perfect for family dinners or relaxed entertaining. When people go looking for a Braised Chuck Roast recipe they’re usually craving something cozy, tender, and dependable....
Appetizers Homemade Labneh Cheese Balls Prep 15 minutes Yield 8 labneh balls This easy, and quick appy or snack recipe takes classic labneh and turns it into labneh cheese balls that are delicious. Oh, baby! I’ve truly outdone myself with this easy appetizer or snack that’s perfect as we head into the holiday season. These labneh cheese balls are made with creamy, flavorful labneh and served with Milton’s Gourmet Fire Roasted Vegetable Crackers ....
Articles Mediterranean Diet on a Budget 💰 Eating health doesn’t have to drain your wallet. The Mediterranean diet can actually be so budget-friendly (while also being good for you). This diet prioritizes ingredients like beans and lentils, which are incredibly inexpensive, it also focuses on in-season veggies and fruit that are in abundance when bought in-season, and grains like rice, oats and barley. You’ll find that eating healthy truly doesn’t need to break the bank....
Articles Mediterranean Mezze for Every Mood: Healthy Greek Snacks & Appetizers When we think of Greek food, we typically think of colorful salads, grilled souvlaki, or moussaka; however, there’s a whole world of delicious and incredibly healthy Greek snacks and appetizers known as mezze. This post is going to take a deep dive into the wonderful world of the Greek tradition of mezze, complete with some of my favorite recipes for you to try....
Main Dishes One Pot Peri Peri Chicken and Rice (Homemade Peri Peri Sauce) Prep 15 minutes Cook 40 minutes Yield 4 -6 This one pot Peri Peri Chicken is bursting with flavor and the perfect easy meal to make to impress your family or guests. Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner that’ll transport you right to the Mediterranean. Peri Peri Chicken is a roasted red pepper chicken that uses a combo of smoky, zesty, and herby flavors....
Salads Orzo Salad with Cranberry Walnut Crumble (and Other Christmas Salads) Prep 15 minutes Cook 5 minutes Yield 4 This orzo with a cranberry walnut crumble is the perfect addition to your Christmas salad recipes. It’s full of warming, seasonal flavors that you’re going to love. One of the best parts about the holiday season is all the delicious, warming flavors that can be brought into the kitchen. This orzo salad with cranberry walnut crumble is the perfect example of that and one of my favorite Christmas salads....
Holidays Pull Apart Cheese Bread with Maple “Whiskey” Smash Prep 10 minutes Cook 45 minutes Yield 6 This post has 2 recipes in 1. First we have the delicious cheese bread, and it’s paired with a non-alcoholic whiskey smash. Oh baby! This recipe for a delicious, gooey cheese bread combined with a mocktail recipe that compliments the bread and the holiday season so well, is exactly what you need in your life right now....
Stuffed Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Prep 55 minutes Cook 17 minutes Yield 6 -8 This Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli recipe is going to impress your whole house! For this recipe, you’ll make homemade ravioli. Now don’t get scared, it’s easier than you would think. It will require some work, but I promise it’ll be worth it because the result will have your whole house talking. ❤️ Why You’ll Love Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Quick: Homemade pasta doesn’t need to take all day....
30 Minute Meals Vegan Garlic Noodles Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes Yield 2 -3 These easy vegan garlic noodles are loaded with flavor from the garlic and sesame and can be made in under 15-minutes.🍜 Ready in just 15 minutes, these vegan garlic noodles pack an explosion of flavor with minimal effort! The perfect balance of sesame oil, aromatic garlic, and spicy sambal creates an addictive dish that’ll become your new weeknight favorite....
All Recipes Baked Chicken Tenders (with Homemade Caesar Dressing) Prep 15 minutes Cook 20 minutes Yield 3 -4 people These Backed Chicken Tenders are healthy and delicious. I love to serve them with Homemade Caesar Dressing for an added pop of flavor. Is there anything better than a chicken tendy? These Baked Chicken Tenders are the bomb. They’re crispy, they’re easy, and your whole family will love them. The best part about making homemade chicken tenders is that you can also feel confident about what’s in them....
Stuffed Cheesy Crispy Tacos with Chicken and Spicy Pickle Sauce Prep 20 minutes Cook 30 minutes Yield 10 tacos These delicious Crispy Tacos are cheesy, crunchy, and loaded with chicken, and a yummy spicy pickle sauce that you’ll want to smother everything with. These Crispy Tacos are cheesy and delicious. They’re stuffed with chicken and a yummy spicy pickle sauce that you’re going to love. This is the perfect meal for Taco Tuesday or an easy weeknight dinner that even the kids will love....
Greek Recipes Greek Frozen Yogurt Recipe (Peach & Cherry) Prep 10 minutes Yield 2 This easy Frozen Yogurt Recipe is healthy and takes only 10-minutes to prep. Get creative by adding all your fav fruits. 🍑🍒 Holy moly your Greek mother has done it again! This is my Greek spin on FROYO. This Frozen Yogurt Recipe is good for your gut and healthy but tastes like a treat that shouldn’t be good for you....
Greek Recipes Greek Style Homemade Baked Beans Prep 10 minutes Cook 50 minutes Yield 4 This Greek Baked Beans recipe is so delicious with a special Greek twist of feta, olive oil, and tomatoes that make these next level. This easy, Greek Baked Beans recipe is my unique, Greek twist to delicious and hearty baked beans. I use ingredients like tomatoes, dried herbs, and feta that give your regular, boring Baked Beans a little Greek pizazz....
Desserts Healthy Homemade Reese’s Eggs Prep 10 minutes Yield 6 Halloween is just around the corner and one of my favorite Halloween treats is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The mixture of chocolate and peanut butter is seriously the best, and I think that’s why Reese’s have always captured so many people’s hearts. This recipe is to make your own homemade Reese’s eggs. Why you’ll love these homemade Reese’s eggs: Perfect Combo: Chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect combos and in this recipe, it’s so delicious Quick: This recipe seriously will only take you 10-minutes....
Main Dishes Homemade Pesto with Bucatini Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes Yield 4 Did someone say homemade pesto? This is one of my favourite recipes because it elevates so many dishes and it is so quick and easy! Did someone say homemade pesto? This is one of my favourite recipes because it elevates so many delicious dishes – but I also love to make my own pesto because it is so quick and easy!...
30 Minute Meals Mediterranean-Inspired Nourish Bowl Prep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Yield 2 -3 This Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl is loaded with nourishing gut-healthy ingredients that will keep your digestive system in-check. This delicious, gut-healthy nourish bowl is the perfect quick-prep lunch to make when you need a hearty, healthy meal. This recipe is Mediterranean-inspired but is entirely versatile with whatever veggies you have on hand or your fav grains....
30 Minute Meals Simple Fresh Fig Salad Prep 10 minutes Yield 2 This simple and delicious Fig Salad is not only vegan-friendly, but it’s really the perfect fresh salad for any occasion. Figs are so versatile. You can make a ton of things with them, and I find them so flavorful, and perfect for the cooler, fall weather that’s coming our way. It’s really easy to make Perfect for a BBQ or pot luck Great for meal prep It’s fresh and healthy What are the benefits of figs?...
Holidays Baklava Cake Prep 30 minutes Cook 25 minutes Yield 6 slices 🍯 Transform the beloved baklava Mediterranean dessert into an irresistible layer cake! This baklava cake features honey-infused layers, creamy frosting, and crunchy nuts with all the warm spices you love – a show-stopping dessert that honors tradition while creating something wonderfully new. OMG, you guys – baklava just got a MAJOR glow-up! This baklava cake combines everything you love about the classic Mediterranean dessert – honey, nuts, and those warm spices – into a show-stopping cake that’s perfect for special occasions ....
