Greek Custard Phyllo Pastry (Galatopita)

>>>>This recipe is part of my ebook « Vivian Is Cooking Greek – 44 Authentic Recipes to Try at Home » <<<<

Galatopita is a traditional Greek milk pie with a rich custard filling and a golden, crisp top. I make mine with phyllo, like an uncovered Bougatsa, for the perfect crunch-to-cream balance. 

Kids love it—mine always sneak warm custard with cinnamon while they wait for the pie!

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes Soupa)

[Updated 20/03/2025]

A hearty, protein-packed, and comforting Greek classic—this lentil soup is simple, nourishing, and full of Mediterranean flavor.

Home-burgers with vegetables in the oven

Remember my home-burgers? Or the delicious keftedakia? With the same way and the same unbeatable taste, but in a different shape, enjoy them today in the oven with potatoes, mushrooms and peppers.

Easy Pancakes Recipe (Fluffy & Quick Breakfast)

Starting the day with pancakes… oh my! 😍
This easy pancake recipe is so simple that you can treat your loved ones anytime—no stress, no complicated steps.

The best part? You don’t even need to be precise. Just mix, adjust, and enjoy. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch at home!

Croziflette Recipe (Authentic French Alps Comfort Food)

Looking for a rich and comforting French Alpine recipe? This croziflette is a traditional dish from the Savoy region in the Alps, and a delicious twist on the famous tartiflette.

Instead of potatoes, croziflette is made with crozets—small, square-shaped pasta typical of Savoy. Combined with reblochon cheese, lardons, cream, and onions, this dish is the ultimate winter comfort food.

It’s not low in calories, but it’s perfect for après-ski meals or cozy nights at home. ⛷️

👉 No crozets? No problem! Substitute with any small pasta like macaroni or small shells.

Apple cake with coconut crust

Original cake today that brings together the apples and the coconut, with the latter one making a tasty crust over the apples. For the ones that like coconut, you will be thrilled with this combination!









 

Vivian's chili con carne :)

After my tiramisu without coffee and alcohol, find today my way of chili con carne which is actually beef that flirts with "barbunya" beans.
You will need...

Ingredients
1 Kg of beef cut in small pieces
500gr of "barbunya" beans
1 garlic clover (smashed)
1 onion (sliced)
1 green pepper (sliced)
1 can of tomato sauce (or the equivalent in fresh tomatoes)
parsley
1 table spoon of paprika
salt, pepper, olive oil

Greek Pork with Leeks & Celery (Hirino Prasoselino)

[Updated 20/03/2025]

Leek and celery caressing pork tenderloin!

A comforting Greek dish where tender pork meets the sweetness of leeks and the aromatic touch of celery. Light, hearty, and full of flavor!

Chocolate marble cake

🌟 Difficulty	⏱️ Time	🍽️ Serves
★ Easy	55 min	10–12

An easy and old-time-classic cake today. I made it for the school of one of my kids to sell and fund their trip. I chose this cake as many people like this cake and it is true that it disappeared immediately.
The best compliment was the one of my kid that when he saw that the cake was sold immediately, said the sweetest thing to my husband : "Mum has something magic in her hands that makes everything that she cooks delicious" .... Am I not lucky with such kids?

Triple chocolate mousse cake

🌟 Difficulty	⏱️ Time	🍽️ Serves
★★★ Intermediate	2 hr + chilling	10–12

Happy Valentine's day! I profit from the day to try a cake that I like a lot and I always buy it or order it in a good pastry shop, the "Triple chocolate mousse cake". What best to try for the lovers day than a cake full of all kinds of chocolate?
I have searched a lot to find a good recipe and for once, since long time, I tried a recipe that I found online and seemed to me quite reliable. 
Normally, I do not try a recipe unless I have tasted it myself, but this time, I decided to give it a try as it seemed too close to my moto: simple ... but delicious :) Find here, my version of this recipe that I really liked and turned out to be a revelation!

Greek Meatloaf with Eggs (Rolo Kima)

[Updated 18/03/2025]

A classic Greek comfort dish, this meatloaf (Rolo Kima) surprises with hidden boiled eggs inside. Baked with flavorful potatoes, it’s a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings.

Tortilla rolls

 Here's a simple but very attractive idea for a buffet: tortilla rolls!
You will need :

• wheat tortillas
• your favorite cream cheese
• a lettuce (washed and well drained)
• slices of ham, turkey or salmon

Just spread the cheese on the tortillas, then add the ham and some lettuce. Roll tightly and cut in parts using your imagination. Use toothpicks to hold the rolls. Decorate nicely and enjoY! 

Cinnamon Rolls (Walnut & Cinnamon Swirls)

🌟 Difficulty	⏱️ Time	🍽️ Serves	🔪 Skill level
★★ Intermediate	2 hr (including rising)	12–14 rolls	Intermediate

Like cinnamon? Crazy with cinnamon? You just start dribbling when you smell cinnamon? Then you will love cinnamon rolls :)
If you have never tried them, trust me, you should.
If you are already addicted to them, and you were always bought them, find today a simple recipe to make them yourself for you and your dear ones...
The recipe is very easy, you just need to have quite some time available as there is one hour of waiting time in between the steps of the preparation.