Vivian Is Cooking Diary – Week of 29 August 2026

A little late with this week’s diary — life has been rather busy! But that certainly didn’t stop me from cooking and baking. ❤️

The week of 29 August was another full one in my kitchen, with lots of comforting food, family favourites and a few special treats.

🍽️ What I cooked & baked...

Vivian Is Cooking Diary – Week of 22 August 2026

As summer is slowly coming to an end, my kitchen has been making the most of the last of the summer flavours, especially fresh basil! It was another busy and very well-appreciated week, with plenty of homemade food, a few Greek favourites and some reliable baking recipes.

🍽️ What I cooked...

Top Greek Recipes to Try First from Vivian is Cooking GREEK

If you recently got my cookbook Vivian is Cooking GREEK, first of all… thank you so much for supporting my work 💙

After sharing my recipes online for more than 13 years, creating this cookbook has truly been a special journey for me. Every recipe inside has been tested many times in my own kitchen and shared with family, friends, students, blog readers — and now with all of you around the world.

Many readers ask me: “Which recipes should I try first?” So here are the ones I personally recommend starting with...

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14 Complete Greek Menus for Every Season

Looking for inspiration to turn the recipes from my Greek Cookbook into full meals? These 14 menus show you how to combine starters, mains, and desserts from my cookbook naturally and seasonally. Perfect for holidays, family lunches, or dinner parties!

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1. Christmas Dinner 🎄: Tyropitakia Kourou – Giouvetsi me Kritharaki – Melomakarona & Kourambiedes
2. New Year’s Eve ✨: Tzatziki & Kolokythokeftedes – Mosxari me Melitzanes – Vivian’s Pudding
3. Easter Sunday 🐣: Kokkina Avga – Souvlakia – Spanakotyropita – Ravani
4. Family Lunch 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Rolo Kima or Arakas me Anitho or Gemista – Galatopita 
5. Winter Comfort ❄️: Kotosoupa or Fakes Soupa or Youvarlakia Avgolemono – Halvas
6. Village Winter Table 🏡: Fasolada or Spetzofai – Portokalopita
7. Friends Dinner 🍷: Kolokythokeftedes – Soutzoukakia – Ekmek Kadaifi
8. Dinner Party 🥂: Dolmadakia – Moussaka – Galatopita
9. Pasta Night 🍝: Horiatiki – Pastitsio – Ravani
10. Fisherman’s Menu 🌊: Skordalia – Bakaliaros Skordalia – Pites tis Satziis
11. Summer Seaside Dinner ☀️: Horiatiki – Psari Plaki – Mosaic Dessert / Kormos
12. Island Pasta Night 🏖️: Tzatziki – Garidomakaronada – Portokalopita
13. Cozy Autumn Dinner 🍁: Keftedakia – Kotopoulo Kokkinisto – Halvas
14. Home Dinner 🏠:  Hirino Prasoselino or Kotopoulo Me Bamies – Mosaic Dessert / Kormos
15. Seafood Feast 🐙: Htapo̱di me Kofto Makaronaki – Skordalia – Pites tis Satziis
16. Casual Dinner 🍔: Biftekia – Fasolakia or Spanakoryzo – Galatopita
17. Summer Vegetarian ☀️: Briam – Spanakoryzo – Portokalopita

My Greek Cookbook — English, French, new Formats & Shop Updates!

I’m excited to share that my Greek cooking book is now available on Amazon in English and in French, in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions! 📖✨

You can choose the format you love most — from a practical kitchen copy to a beautiful hardcover to offer or a digital version for cooking anywhere.

My Etsy shop is also growing, with more digital products inspired by my recipes and Mediterranean cooking:

• Printable Greek recipe cards and bundles
• Digital recipe downloads
• Cooking-inspired Mediterranean art prints

These are designed to make cooking simple, beautiful, and authentic, whether for everyday meals or special occasions.

If you’d like to support my work, you can share the news, try a recipe, or leave a review on Amazon or Etsy — it truly helps!

And a little preview… I’m already working on my next book:
“Vivian is Cooking Baking Stunning Cakes!” 🎂

Thank you for being part of this journey — from blog to Etsy to Amazon.

Kali orexi!
Vivian (Paraskevi)

Exciting News: My Greek Cooking Book is Out + New Printable Recipes & Art Prints on Etsy!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news — my Greek cooking book has officially been released on Amazon! 📖✨

If you love the idea of holding a beautiful printed cookbook in your hands, the paperback edition is now available on Amazon. For those who prefer a digital version, my eBook is available on Etsy and Gumroad, ready to download and use on any device.

But that’s not all! My Etsy shop keeps growing, now offering:

• Printable recipe cards and bundles — recreate your favorite Greek dishes at home, one recipe at a time

• Art prints inspired by cooking and Mediterranean ingredients — you can print them at home, or for even higher quality, at a professional print shop and decorate your kitchen or table.

Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or a romantic evening, these digital products are designed to make your experience fun, beautiful, and authentic.

I’d love your support! If you enjoy my book, recipes, or art prints, feel free to:

• Share the news with your network

• Buy my products to try at home or gift to someone special

• Leave a review if you feel inspired — it means a lot and helps others discover the joy of Greek cooking

And a little secret… I’m already working on my next book: Vivian is Cooking Baking Stunning Cakes! 🎂✨ I can’t wait to share it with you and add even more sweet inspiration to your kitchen.

Thank you for being part of this journey — from blog, to Etsy, to Amazon! It’s all about bringing the taste, beauty, and joy of Greek cuisine into your home.

Kali orexi! (Bon appétit!)
— Vivian (Paraskevi)