Greek Recipes

I am so excited to share with you my Mexican Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes! First, I haven't posted in the last few days because we're in the process of moving our blog to a new home. Secondly, we're switching from blogger to WordPress. Same site, same great recipes! This move should take place in the next couple of days. Third, don't worry, the old website will automatically direct you to the new site. Now, back to the meatloaf. I wanted to create a meatloaf that didn't require me chopping and sauteing a whole bunch of veggies. This left me with the idea to use salsa to take the place of the veggies. I used roasted red salsa and green salsa to add tons of flavor to my meatloaf. I also boiled my potatoes with loads of garlic cloves that becomes nice and tender just like the potatoes. Lastly, I mashed them babies up with lots of butter, milk, and spices for the ultimate potato experience. This meatloaf is beyond delicious! I loved the flavor the salsa added to...

I recently spoke with you about my collaboration with CookingPlanit and Formaggio Cheese .   Well folks, today is the big day. The official start of the CookingPlanit Formaggio Cheese Challenge (entry information below).   After spending days giving my loyal followers the opportunity to vote on which cheesylicious CookingPlanit recipe I should cook using the tasty Formaggio cheese, the winner is... Smoked Mozzarella Chicken Pasta Bake ! Formaggio Smoked Mozzarella Cheese is beyond delicious and it really turned this recipe into something special. I adapted the recipe by using store bought roasted chicken breast. This dish goes together fairly quickly and believe me it will be a new family favorite. The Cheesylicious dish is all done and ready to eat.  Now it's time for you to start cooking using CookingPlanit! But before you start cooking, let's do a brief recap on the genius of CookingPlanit! What is CookingPlanit?  Designed to be a recipe source as well as a helpi...

The sun is shining and it's grilling time!  I am so excited to have my recipe featured on the wonderful Cheryl Style blog today! My Grilled Korean Bulgogi Steak Kabobs with Yellow Rice Pilaf is the perfect welcome to Summer dish. This is one of the simplest dishes around. Chuck roast diced into chunks and marinated overnight with grated pear, garlic, sesame and olive oil, ginger, and lots of wonderful spices. After being grilled to perfection, the steak takes on a wonderful flavor of sweet, spicy and tangy. Don't forget the perfect side dish for the steak kabobs is this beautiful Yellow Rice Pilaf. I created the wonderful color and flavor of the rice pilaf with the help of turmeric powder, grated carrots and chicken broth. All done and ready to eat! Enjoy. Grilled Korean Bulgogi Steak Kabobs with Yellow Rice Pilaf Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes plus marinating time Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 lbs. chuck steak 1 pear, peeled, grated 3 clove...

It's a Slow Cooker kind of day! I wanted to create a hearty meal that would fill these folks up in this house. I also didn't want to dirty any dishes and my Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich accomplished all of that and more! Normally when I slow cook meat, I always sear the meat in a skillet first before adding it to the slow cooker. As I said above, I didn't want dishes so I skipped that step. I rinsed my meat, pat dry, season with all the spices on both side. Top the meat with the remaining ingredients, cover and cook for about 5 hours on high. After 5 hours I shredded the meat, placed it back into the slow cooker and then it was assembling time! You need fresh French hoagie rolls, loads of fresh mozzarella and hot pickled peppers. Place everything on the bun with a little mayo and it's ready to devour! All done, ready to eat, what ya waiting for! This dish is so simple and no dishes, which makes it that much more of a winner. Enjoy. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich Pre...

It's salad time, again! I love salads and I try to make one everyday. Often I make two salads in a day but my family recently started a salad revolt against me. The rumor around my house is, I eat too much salad and soup but I am not one to gossip so you didn't hear that from me! My Chinese Chicken Salad with Wonton Croutons is one of my favorite salads to eat. First, I create a wonderful vinaigrette dressing with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, honey, ginger, lemon juice, spices and olive oil. All you have to do is place all these ingredients into a large jar and shake it! Don't forget to lid the jar first, yes, I've made this mistake. Next, wash some of your favorite veggies. I used leaf lettuces, grated carrots, and cucumbers. I was suppose to add a little grated cabbage but forgot to pick it up from the store. Use whatever veggies you like and don't forget, if the cucumber is non organic, please peel it first. Lastly, I assemble my salad by using store bought roa...

I’m excited to tell you about a giveaway I’ll be running with CookingPlanit and Formaggio Cheese , and it’s starting today! Three lucky winners with the tastiest cheese-centric recipes will be awarded a Formaggio Cheese basket along with a 5-piece cheese knife set.  You may very well have the winning recipe – your famous lasagna, a killer mac and cheese, or grandma’s secret recipe for the perfect grilled cheese. We know you have it in you, now it’s time to show it off.  The winning recipes will also be added to the CookingPlanit collection and featured on CookingPlanit.com. Easy Steps to Enter: "Like" CookingPlanit on Facebook Submit a cheese-centric recipe via CookingPlanit's Facebook Contest Entry Form * **Contest runs through June 18th, winners announced June 27th on their blog *** Everyone has a secret family recipe and now is the time to share it because each winning recipe will also be added to the CookingPlanit app, and featured on their website! What is...

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you one of my Ultimate Greek Chicken Dinners! My family and I are addicted to Greek food, yes addicted. I can't go a week without cooking something Greek and it's always Greek Chicken or Spanakopita, which is a Greek Spinach Pie. BTW, I will make Spanakopita soon for the site. My Greek Chicken is really a simple, but flavorful recipe. I take extra virgin olive oil, plain Greek yogurt, loads of garlic, dried oregano, and a little other spices. Mix all these ingredients together in a bowl and marinate for about 2 hours or overnight if you can wait that long. Next, let's prepare the feta rice. I turn my rice a vibrant yellow color with the use of turmeric. This rice is flavorful and the feta cheese kicks it up! The rice is cooked, and the chicken has been grilled for about 7-8 minutes per side.  The Tzatziki sauce is really simple. I take half of an organic cucumber, peeled if non organic.  Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean towel...