Basil Pesto (Pesto alla Genovese)

A fragrant Italian sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, or as a flavorful dip. You can freeze it in cubes for long-lasting freshness.

New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

🌟 Difficulty	⏱️ Time	🍽️ Serves
★★★ Intermediate	2 hr + cooling & chilling	10-12

There are few desserts as iconic and indulgent as the New York cheesecake — dense, smooth, gently tangy, and with that perfect balance between richness and simplicity. I’ve wanted to try it for a while, and I finally did… with ingredients I had on hand. The result? A creamy, luxurious cake topped with a bright raspberry coulis that cuts through the richness beautifully. Crack or no crack — it was divine!

If you're intimidated by the idea of baking a cheesecake, don't be. Just follow the steps, give it time to cool properly, and you’ll be rewarded with something truly special.

Grow Your Own Greek Kitchen: What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden

If you love cooking Greek food, why not bring a bit of Greece into your backyard or balcony? Many ingredients used in traditional recipes are easy to grow — and even a few pots on a terrace can give you fresh herbs, vegetables, and flavor right at your fingertips.

Here’s a guide to planting your own Greek-style vegetable garden, with a few extra touches for year-round cooking and a little fun for the seasons...

Greek Chicken Gyros in the Oven

No grill? No problem! This oven-baked chicken gyros recipe gives you all the flavor of classic Greek gyros without needing a rotisserie. I make it often with chicken breasts, a bold marinade, and a clever stacking trick using skewers.

Note: This version uses a slightly richer blend of spices than what you'd usually find in ready-made gyros (which often rely mostly on salt, oregano, and garlic) — but the result is way more flavorful!

Greek Veggie Keftedakia with Zucchini & Potato

These veggie keftedakia are soft, herby, and full of summery Greek flavor. Think of them as kolokythokeftedes, but shaped like little meatballs — easy to grab, crisp on the outside, tender inside... my, they are to die for :)

Made with zucchini, potatoes, fresh spring onions, dill, and parsley, they’re a tasty option for a light meal or mezé platter. I often make them for a bbq, with a bowl of tzatziki and a Greek salad (Horiatiki).

Authentic Italian Pizza Dough (Vivian’s Version)

This classic dough yields 5 medium pizzas (∅ 20 cm) or 3 larger ones. We always save one portion to make a Nutella pizza as dessert! 

With a pizza oven like the Ooni Fyra 12 shown in photo below (https://ooni.com/), you'll get bubbly, crispy crusts in 60–90 seconds—just like a true Italian pizzeria. These ovens reach 500 °C and are ideal for thin-crust pizza cooked fast and hot (no publicity, just own one). 

A simple no-cook recipe for sauce and some pizza ideas are included below. 

Note: Bread flour or ‘00’ flour is recommended because the higher protein content develops gluten better, resulting in a chewy, elastic crust that holds up well to toppings.

Kourambiedes (Greek Christmas Almond Cookies) UPDATED

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Vivian’s Pudding (Walnut Cake from Tyrnavos) UPDATED

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Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake) UPDATED

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Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A refreshing summery salad, Greek salad (Horiatiki) is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and hard feta cheese, all kissed by olive oil and charmed by oregano. Perfect as a single dish in a hot summer day.

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Semolina Pudding (Halvas) UPDATED

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Greek Ekmek Kadaifi UPDATED

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Pork with Leeks & Celery (Hirino Prasoselino) UPDATED

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