Fasolakia: A Taste of Greek Summer

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy Fasolakia, one of Greece's most beloved traditional dishes. Made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil, this simple recipe is a wonderful example of Mediterranean home cooking at its best.

Fasolakia is one of those timeless recipes that proves you don't need complicated ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it with feta cheese and crusty bread for a true taste of a Greek summer table.

This recipe is featured in my cookbook Vivian Is Cooking: Greek, where you'll find many authentic Greek family favorites, from meze and main dishes to traditional desserts.

I'm also excited to share that my second cookbook, Vivian Is Baking, is coming soon! It will include a collection of my favorite cakes and desserts, from Greek classics to popular international treats.

If you've never tried Fasolakia before, now is the perfect time while green beans are in season. I hope you enjoy this simple, healthy, and flavorful Greek classic.

Happy cooking!

Vivian

Menu #5 (Greek again :)

 Menu of 12/02/2025 (Click to find all my Menu ideas so far. )

A Taste of Greece: Healthy and comforting

Here’s another Greek-inspired menu featuring Keftedakia (Greek meatballs) as the starter and Fakes Soupa (lentil soup) as the main course:

🥗 The Starter: Keftedakia (Greek Meatballs)

Flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, onions, garlic and herbs. Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

🥘 The Main Dish: Fakes Soupa (Greek Lentil Soup)

A hearty, comforting soup made with lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, seasoned with olive oil and vinegar, and topped with crumbled feta and Kalamata olives.

Crusty Bread (for dipping in the soup)

Steamed Broccoli with Olive oil and Lemon (light and fresh)

🍫 The Sweet Finale:

• Baklava (flaky pastry filled with nuts and soaked in honey syrup)
• Greek Yogurt with Honey & Walnuts (simple and satisfying)

Drinks

• Assyrtiko Wine (a crisp white wine from Greece, great with Mediterranean flavors)
• Ouzo (a traditional Greek aperitif, served chilled)
• Sparkling Water (with lemon slices)

✨ Are you tempted? Let me know in the comments! ✨

Kali orexi! 🍽️

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