Category: European Inspired

Entrées

Baked Parmesan Chicken

My baked parmesan chicken and potatoes take 5 minutes to prep and it’s the perfect one dish meal. The Parmigiano Reggiano on top of the

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Appetizers

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

Baked stuffed artichokes are an Italian staple. They make for the perfect appetizer as each leaf is individually removed and enjoyed. Artichokes are a bit

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Desserts

Semolina Cake (Halva)

This semolina cake is also known as “Gris Halva” in Bulgaria. Semolina Halva is one of the most delicious desserts in the Balkans. It’s basically

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Salads and Sides

Spinach and Feta Orzo

Spinach and feta orzo. What happens when you pair the flavors of spanakopita with an orzo pasta salad? You get my brilliant and irresistible Spinach

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Salads and Sides

Lemon Feta Orzo

My lemon feta orzo will blow you away. I served this dish to my mom and she said it’s one of the best recipes I

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European Inspired

Pasta Limone

This Pasta Limone is one of my favorite pasta dishes. If you’ve been to Lil’ Frankie’s in NYC’s East Village Dinner — Lil’ Frankie’s (lilfrankies.com),

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European Inspired

Simple Healthy Slaw

This simple healthy slaw is always on rotation in my household. It’s proof that sometimes the most humble ingredients make for the best recipes. This

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European Inspired

Shopska Salad (Worlds Best Salad)

Shopska salad (salata) was recently voted as the #1 salad in the world by the International Salad League. Shopska salad is Bulgaria’s most famous salad, and

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Entrées

Baked Meatballs With Potatoes

This is my Mom’s recipe for baked meatballs with potatoes. This one-pan meal is inspired by the traditional Turkish dish called Izmir köfte. Izmir köfte

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