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Greek Marinated Flank Steak
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 15 of 30 My Greek marinated flank steak recipe is designed for meat lovers, so beware if you’re on a specific diet! If you need to watch your intake, adjust the servings of meat accordingly. The recipe below can be made as-is, but divided…
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FakĂ©s Soupa – Greek Lentil Soup
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 13 of 30 The fakĂ©s soupa recipe I’ve perfected is absolutely incredible! It’s made with tons of fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of red wine. Now, I love meat as much as the next omnivore, but oftentimes meat can turn…
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Period Tracker Inspiration for Your Bullet Journal
Periods should never be a “taboo” subject. All of us uterus-havers get them at one time or another. They’re a part of who we are genetically as women. They’re a key function in our fertility, which means we should also keep track of them somehow (if for no other reason…
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Wine Review: Spring Street Winery Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon (California, 2017)
Spring Street Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is quite bold and dry with moderate acidity. Tasting notes include blackberry, plum, ripe cherry, & a bit of vanilla. This wine’s texture is silky and soft. The black and red fruits are balanced by subtle mocha and Tahitian vanilla notes. It finishes elegantly…
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Keftedes – Greek Meatballs
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 12 of 30 Keftedes are made similar to soutzoukakia, but they’re pan-fried instead of baked and the key ingredient is fresh mint instead of cumin. These tiny meatballs are flavorful, round, tender on the inside, & crispy on the outside. Some keftedes recipes are…
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Fasolakia Lathera – Traditional Greek Green Beans
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 11 of 30 Fasolakia lathera is a cornerstone meal for the Mediterranean Diet. I actually stumbled upon lathera dishes when researching why Greeks are noted as being some of the healthiest people on the planet. The word “lathera” means “in oil,” and the term…
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Top 30 Disney Songs to Jam Out to in the Kitchen
It’s no secret that I do my best work when I’m blasting some Disney music and dancing my heart out! So, I’ve made this list of the top 30 Disney songs to jam out to in the kitchen. I organized them in an order that flows, which makes it easy…
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Manestra – Greek Ground Beef & Orzo
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 10 of 30 My manestra recipe is made with lean ground beef & orzo and is garnished with fresh parsley & shredded romano cheese. Sometimes these dishes are made more soupy, but I like it to be a bit thicker so I can serve…