Happy Monday reader! Finally, after working really hard on this project I can finally announce that I am fulfilling another dream. My dream is that I can share my love… Read more Exciting News: Travel Mazi Mou Launches →
Introducing one of my favorite Greek breads of all time. Packed with wonderful spices, and olives. Eliopita brings back many beautiful memories from Greece. I just remember dipping this bread… Read more Eliopita- Greek Olive & Herb Bread →
Welcome To Bread Week I am so glad you are here to join us on this fun bread week! Mondays are usually boring, but not in this kitchen. I absolutely… Read more Bread Week: Naan Bread Recipe →
Here’s to you Superbowl! Although I am not much of an American football fan, my family does enjoy it. We were rooting for the 49ers but hey they didn’t make… Read more Superbowl Sunday: Boneless Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe →
This Sunday I am sharing one of my favorite Italian dishes. Chicken lemon piccata is so good. A hearty dish made up of chicken breasts, with a lemon butter caper… Read more Simple & Delicious Lemon Piccata Recipe →
Here is one of my favorite fresh tomato sauce recipes! The color is a bit brighter on the orange-red side, but you can always add more tomato or tomato paste… Read more Aromatic Tomato Pasta Sauce →
Oh, tiramisu what would I ever do without you? I love tiramisu and for those who are not familiar with this lovely Italian dessert well please read on. What is… Read more Authentic Tiramisu (Greek Style) Recipe →
Happy happy New Year to all! Wishing everyone much success, health, and happiness. I’m sharing a delicious NEW vasilopita recipe. I love adding my twists to traditional recipes, so here’s… Read more Aromatic Rosemary Chocolate Chip Vasilopita Recipe →
Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe In today’s post, I’m sharing a soup recipe that I should have shared years ago! One soup that is packed with superfoods that can help… Read more Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe (Fighting off the cold & flu) →
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. May you have a beautiful day filled with good health, joy, and happiness. Thank you for following Kouzounas Kitchen and we hope… Read more Happy Thanksgiving From Us!! →
Happy Thanksgiving!! I am sharing a tasty fluffy sourdough bread roll recipe! You can make the dough in minutes, and then let it rise and bake. Perfect for any holiday… Read more Sourdough Bread Rolls Recipe →
Crepe Recipe (Sweet or Savory) I had the opportunity to go visit my family in Kotronas, Mani. We made one of my favorite crepe recipes and my cousin served it… Read more Crepe Recipe (Sweet or Savory) →
I have a yummy apple crisp recipe to share! It’s that time of the year when we love our comfort foods. What’s not to love about a warm apple crisp… Read more Apple Crisp Recipe →
Hello November!! This recipe is adapted from my cookbook- A Drop of Ladi & My Greek Soul (Sesame Bread Rings) – Κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης Recipe from my second… Read more Pumpkin Infused Koulouri Tis Thessalonikis Recipe →
Happy Fall to you! September 23rd marks the official day of Fall. It’s been a while since I posted any recipes, and I’m sorry for the delay. My life went… Read more Whole Baked Sea Bream with Citrus Yuzu Sauce Recipe →
Happy Monday to you! I am sharing a really simple creamy pesto recipe with you. You can use this pesto on everything including; pasta, as a spread on sandwiches or… Read more Zesty Creamy Pesto Recipe →
Happy 4th of July! Independence Day is almost here, and I created a new appetizer recipe. What is “tirokroketes” you may ask? This is what we call Greek cheese balls… Read more Jalapeno Feta Cheese Balls (Tirokroketes) Recipe →
Welcome To Popsicle Weekend! Summer is officially here and it is HOT! Cool down with these tasty popsicle recipes. I’m sharing 3 yummy popsicle recipes, one of which is dog… Read more Hello Popsicle Week “Tasty Coffee & Cream Popsicles” →
I have a tasty Greek chicken-inspired quesadilla. Let’s get to the cooking! Greek Chicken Quesadillas Servings: 5 Ingredients: 5 large flour tortillas 1/4 cup of diced Kalamata olives Cooked chicken,… Read more Greek Chicken Quesadillas →
This Greek Tzatziki Recipe is a well-known appetizer especially to those who know of Greek cuisine and love garlic. It is made with freshly grated cucumber, garlic, greek yogurt, olive… Read more Greek Tzatziki Recipe By Foodzesty →
Kalo Pasxa! We are right around the corner from Pasxa! I was lucky enough to spend a week in Kefalonia with my dear friend Athina from Kicking Back The… Read more Pasxa Recipes (Greek Easter Recipes) →
KALO MINA! I hope you have a beautiful month of April! May it bring love, joy, and good health. As I am slowly embarking on a new adventure, I wanted… Read more Kalo Mina! Here’s To You April! →
Xronia polla Ellada mou! Happy Greek Independence day. I am sharing two photos from my previous travels to Greece. One from Athens and the second from Kritsa, Crete. I hope… Read more Happy Greek Independence Day! →
Hey there everyone, Hope everyone is well. I haven’t been able to cook or post recipes the past few months and so I will be reposting a few that were… Read more Lagana Greek Flatbread Recipe — Foodzesty →
Croissant Blueberry Lemon Bread Pudding Where are my croissant fans at?? I am a HUGE croissant lover and I love making them. I need to make my croissants again because… Read more Croissant Blueberry Lemon Bread Pudding Recipe →
I have a beautiful focaccia recipe to share with you!!! The aromas of rosemary and tomatoes in focaccia are absolutely divine! It adds such a lovely flavor, and it’s so… Read more Rosemary Tomato Focaccia Bread Recipe →
Valentine’s Day Is Coming! I am sharing a really tasty brownie recipe today! Although I am not a fan of using boxed ingredients, I did have a few… Read more Boozy Metaxa Brownies Recipe – Perfect For Valentine’s Day →
Happy Friday evening! I cooked up a fun live session the other day with my friend Sophia from chefsoph.com. If you watched us live, we made crusted lamb, skordalia, and… Read more Greek Ouzo Lemonito Cocktail Drink- Valentine’s Day Special →
Kalo Mina! Happy February! One of my all-time favorite Cypriot desserts!! You will love this recipe and it is easy to make. A beautiful Cypriot dessert that is really a… Read more Vanilla Mahalepi with Mango Strawberry Sauce Recipe →
When I think of the Super bowl I think of appetizers, and all the yummy foods. I love the variety of dips, bread, and anything offered at a Super Bowl… Read more Mini Pretzel Bites Recipe (Super Bowl Sunday) →
My father Yiannis loves to make crispy sweet potato fries and he serves it with his egg omelet. It’s so hearty and such a healthy dish to enjoy especially in… Read more Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds (Super Bowl Appetizer Special) →
A featured recipe by my friend Mare from In The Kitchen with Mare. I absolutely love Aperol spritz, and this is a fun take on the classic. I hope you… Read more Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz (Featured Recipe) →
Happy Saturday! Another tasty orange recipe on the blog today. Many years ago I made this recipe when we had an abundance of oranges growing on the trees at… Read more Orange Week- Vanilla Orange Marmalade Recipe →
Hello reader! I hope you are doing well. I started a new page called ” Mind, Body, and Soul” last year. Oftentimes we forget to take care of ourselves especially… Read more Just Breathe →
PASTA WEEK – DAY 6 Hello! Happy Sunday to you. Today I’m sharing a beautiful Italian dish made by an Instagram friend of mine. I reached out to her… Read more Pasta Week- Cavatappi con Guazzetto di Manzo Stew Recipe →
Happy weekend! I hope you are enjoying our fun pasta week! In today’s post, I’m sharing a classic dish the bolognese served with pappardelle pasta. What’s not to love about… Read more Pasta Week- Pappardelle Bolognese – Day 5 →
Pasta Week Continues! DAY 4 Beautiful beet ravioli with a creamy feta filling is on the menu today. Have you tried making fun pasta dough made with beets, spinach,… Read more Pasta Week – Beet Ravioli Recipe- Day 4- →
Welcome back to PASTA WEEK! We are on day 3 and excited to share this recipe today, which happens to be one of my absolute classic Greek dishes. This is… Read more Pasta Week- Makaronia Me Kima Recipe (Greek Style Spaghetti)-Day 3- →
Welcome To Pasta Week Day 2 I have a delicious Sicilian dish to share with you. First off my aunt is Sicilian so my love for foods from Sicily came… Read more Pasta Week- Casarecce Pasta with Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe – Day 2- →
Happy 2022! I am so excited to share this pasta week with you! Join in January 3-8th. From makaronia me kima, to ravioli, papardelle, I hope you will find a… Read more Pasta Week Starts Now! -Day 1- →
Wow we made it to 2022! Happy happy New Year to all! I’m so excited to share this fun project I worked on for a while. Thank you to all… Read more Pass The Wine Glass Over 2022 →
Wishing you a beautiful New Year wherever you are in this world. Many thanks for following my blog (Kouzounas Kitchen) and I can’t wait to share the news things coming… Read more Happy New Year! Καλή Χρονιά! →
Hello from Pollock Pines- the land of no power! You may have noticed the late night posts because we have no internet, so the posts are trying to upload but… Read more Aromatic Vasilopita Cupcakes →
The New Year is around the corner and we are trying to stay warm during this CRAZY snow storm! I know many people think “California” is hot and always hot,… Read more The Grecian Hot Toddy Recipe →
Merry Christmas!! Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas filled with love, joy, and good health. 🎄🎄💙💙✨✨ Thank you for following Kouzounas Kitchen. See you all soon.
Christmas Meze & Sweets Menu You are invited to join us for a fun Christmas menu filled with meze & sweets and even a holiday drink. I hope you… Read more Christmas Meze & Sweets Menu →
Looking for a great holiday cookie recipe to make? This is the perfect one!! You can make the “traditional” kourambiedes or try out my gingerbread-infused ones here. Specialty Product… Read more Kourambiedes Recipe- Greek Christmas Cookies →
I decided to share my top favorite kitchenware picks! Years and years ago I wanted to be an interior designer, right after I graduated high school. I tried it but… Read more The Blue & White Kitchenware Collection (Top Picks) →
Featured Article Today!! Thank you so much to Maria Georges, owner of The sharing Collective website for this featured article. Please take a moment to sit down for this… Read more Featured Article: Chef Krystina Kalapothakos Shares Her Favorite Greek Holiday Dessert Recipes →
What is the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? What are the main benefits of Greek yogurt? How to turn plain Greek yogurt into a tasty, healthy breakfast or snack… Read more Discover 5 Benefits of Adding Greek Yogurt to Your Diet — Popsicle Society →
Happy baking! December 1st is around the corner, so for “Kalo Mina” I wanted to share a tasty new dessert. Why this lemon mousse cheesecake? It is creamy, delicious, and… Read more Lemon Mousse Cheesecake with Oreo Crust (No Bake) →
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Kouzounas Kitchen. We wish you a day filled with thanks, love, and happiness. Come join me (Kouzounas Kitchen) and Kicking Back The… Read more Happy Thanksgiving From Us!! →
Happy national baklava day!! It is midweek and I am craving my baklava rolls again. We had my virtual baklava class a month ago and it was so fun! I… Read more Baklava Rolls Recipe →
Hello Tuesday! I hope you are well reader and you are enjoying the beginning of the week. Today I am sharing a beautiful Maniot recipe! You know how proud I… Read more Maniot Pulled Pitas (Recipe By Kicking Back The Pebbles Blog) →
Spicy & Sweet Jalapeno Jelly Recipe on the blog today! Welcome back to our JALAPENO WEEK!! I have a delicious jelly recipe for you jalapeno lovers! This recipe is a… Read more Spicy & Sweet Jalapeno Jelly Recipe →
Happy Jalapeno week! We have tons of jalapenos growing still and I have been making many jalapeno recipes. Welcome to jalapeno week, my viewers. Today I’m sharing a vegetarian burrito… Read more Vegetarian Burrito with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe →
Thank you for joining this fun week of A Day In The Life of A Chef. I am enjoying this fun tour I had with my friend last week in… Read more A Day In The Life of A Chef – Mise N Place & Menu Planning →
Hello my fellow readers! I hope you are doing well and having a good start to your September. Fall is among us and I have A NEW exciting dish for… Read more Pastitsada- A Traditional Corfu Dish →
Calling all you egg benedict fans out there! I have the PERFECT eggs beni recipe, especially if you are a smoked salmon lover. First off I want to say I… Read more Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with a Greek Hollandaise Sauce Recipe →
Summertime calls for these easy-to-make cucumber rolls with smoked salmon from our friends over at Kvaroy Arctic. We are happy to take part in their fun collaboration- Trasport Your Taste… Read more Tzatziki Feta Cucumber Smoked Salmon Rolls Meze (Featuring Kvaroy Arctic) →
Today we are sharing one of my favorite Greek summer recipes! I was approached by Kvaroy Arctic to do a fun collaboration with them and you can read all about… Read more Salmon Souvlaki Pita Recipe (Collaboration with Kvaroy Arctic) →
I am so happy to share this exciting post that features a beautiful company all the way from Norway! I would like to give this company a proper introduction. Please… Read more A Celebration of Salmon Recipes (Featuring Kvarøy Arctic ) →
Happy Monday to you! On today’s blog, we are talking about superfood drinks to keep you fresh and energized during these hot summer days. Often times I forget to… Read more New Week- Wellness Drinks →
Happy weekend to you all! We are ending “pesto week” with a delicious pizza recipe. After all, we couldn’t leave out pesto pizza, right?! Semolina pizza is so good and… Read more Semolina Pesto Pizza Recipe (Pesto Week) →
Hello reader! I have a tasty summery drink for you today! In California, we have been suffering from a massive heat wave for a few weeks now, and finally, it… Read more Tasty Basil Lemonade Summer Drink Recipe (Pesto Basil Week) →
Happy Pesto Week on Kouzounas Kitchen blog! We are going full swing ahead and sharing pesto recipes this week. On today’s post chef Krystina cooked up a very flavorful stuffed… Read more Mediterranean Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe (Pesto Week) →
Today is the start of pesto week. I am so happy to share my love for basil, especially pesto! To start this fun pesto week we are kicking it off… Read more Pesto Zucchini & Tomato Fritters (Kolokithodomatokeftedes) →
Happy weekend to you! I hope you are not melting like we are in hot California! If you are on the West Coast perhaps you can make one of my… Read more Spanakopita Muffin Cup Bites Recipe →
Happy Friday evening to you here on the West Coast. Oh, do I have a “sweet” ice cream recipe for you! It’s been really HOT here and we are craving… Read more Karen’s Lavender Ginger Ice Cream Recipe →
Happy Thursday guys! If you are an oreo lover then this recipe is for you. This oreo ice cream recipe is so easy to whip up, especially if you have… Read more 5 Ingredient Oreo Ice Cream Recipe →
Happy Monday!! I am enjoying my Monday with this wonderful post! I love Greek coffee, but I wondered is Greek coffee good for you? Check it out below. MONDAY’S… Read more Monday’s Food For Thought: Greek Coffee →
Happy 4th of July Weekend! I have three delicious dessert recipes for your weekend plans!!! Can I say that panna cotta is by far one of my favorite Italian… Read more Happy 4th of July Desserts (Panna Cotta- Affogato- & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream) →
Cheers to tomato & basil season! My most loved ingredients of all time are blooming like crazy here in California. We were visiting my sister’s house last weekend and she… Read more Mini Pesto Heirloom Bruschetta & Zesty Pesto →
Happy Summer to you! We have had a massive heat wave here in California and this entire time I am thinking of one thing, the thalassa. 🙂 I want to… Read more Thalassaki Blue Cocktail Recipe →
Hello Summer! The first day of summer is June 20th and that also marks the day of my mate Vince’s birthday! Happy birthday Vince and I hope you get spoiled.… Read more Hello Summer Salad Recipe (Summery Strawberry Cucumber Salad) →
Hi reader! You don’t even know how excited I am to SHARE this new recipe with you. I finally took the bougatsa to the next level. 🙂 I absolutely LOVE… Read more Strawberry Bougatsa Recipe (Greek Custard Filled Phyllo Dough Dessert) →
One of my favorite sandwiches to make ever is the Greek toast better known as “toastaki”. Basically, it is cheese, ham, and toast and then typically you would use the… Read more Koulouri Thessalonikis & Toastaki Recipe →
Καλό Μήνα A happy new month to you all. OLEOSOPHIA & Kouzounas Kitchen are bringing you Theros – your Summer Vibes Cocktail! I teamed up with Oleosophia… Read more Theros Cocktail – Your Summer Vibes →
Come join us this June 13th at 1 pm pst for a fun and exciting virtual cooking class! I am a huge fan of sharing the love for my beautiful… Read more Rustic Pasta & Wine Virtual Cooking Class →
For you creme brulee fans out there, I have two recipes for you! One is a lavender-infused creme brulee, and the other is vanilla earl grey infused. My mom is… Read more Lavender Creme Brulee & Earl Grey Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Recipes →
Hello reader! I hope you are having a good rest of your week. I am sharing one of my favorite and simple Summer foods to whip up. Squash & zucchini… Read more Greek Zucchini & Squash Recipe →
Happy Mother’s Day to all today. I am wishing those who lost their dear moms a special day too. I know it is hard when you lose a parent, and… Read more Fava Pantremeni Dip Recipe →
Tsoureki Rosemary & Sea Salt Croutons Recipe Ingredients: 1 tsoureki loaf 1 pinch of sea salt A sprig of rosemary Oleosophia extra virgin olive oil Method: Prepare the… Read more Tsoureki Rosemary & Sea Salt Croutons Recipe →
Happy Sunday! We are a week away from orthodox easter, and everyone is baking. We are all making tsoureki and koulourakia now, and I want to share my tips and… Read more Koulourakia & Tsoureki (Baking Tips & Tricks) →
Happy baking week for all of you gearing up for Greek Easter! I know the world has been going crazy with everything that is happening but I promise you that… Read more Koulourakia Infused with Greek Coffee →
Come join us with a glass of ouzo, and share the love of the Greek culture and Greek cuisine with us! We all came together to bring Greek appetizers, main… Read more Greek Easter Menu Event 2021 →
Happy Friday! Behind The Greek Apron Podcast Episode # 3 is now up!! Click on the link HERE to listen. Come join us on episode #3… Read more Episode # 3 “Featured Guest Vince Fukes” Vincehomemade →
Hello friends! It has been a while, and I am sorry I didn’t get a post up sooner. Many things happening at once! Exciting things like the podcast, a new… Read more Creamy Asparagus & Mushroom Soup Recipe →
I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter! May you have a beautiful Easter with your loved ones. We celebrate Greek Easter on May 2nd, so we have a month… Read more Happy Easter To All! →
I am so proud of my Greek roots, especially from Mani! March 25th marks a special day for us! We are celebrating the 200-year mark for Greek independence. Greek Independence… Read more Skordalia Recipe- Happy Greek Independence Day →
Dakos Recipe and Wine Pairing By my friend Despina from Wine Scribble in Cyprus. I am so excited to collaborate with my friend Despina from the Wine Scribble. She… Read more Dakos Recipe & Wine Pairing →
Happy International Women’s Day! I am a huge fan of supporting all the beautiful women out there and especially their businesses. Speaking of amazing businesses have you seen the feature… Read more A Taste of Greece – Virtual Cooking Class →
Happy Friday! In today’s post, we have a guest! Please welcome Sophia, owner of Sincerely Sophoula business. Sophia resides in San Jose California, and I am so happy to sit… Read more Featured Post- Sincerely Sophoula →
One of the most beautiful ingredients in my kitchen is olive oil. Olive oil represents so many things for me, from baptismal use and for medicinal purposes, to cooking with… Read more Featured Post- Please Welcome Oleosophia →
Hello foodies! Happy beautiful Friday to you. I am so happy to introduce a new Greek chef to you who currently resides in Berlin, Germany. She is new to Kouzounas… Read more Featured Chef- Foodenyo →
This is perfect in iced or hot coffees, over waffles, ice cream, and affogato. You can make it in a matter of minutes, and it is so yummy!! Coffee fans… Read more Nescafe Coffee Vanilla Syrup Recipe →
One of the foods I grew up with as a kid is dutch baby. I absolutely love it and it is so easy to whip up in a matter of… Read more Dutch Baby Recipe (The Perfect Brunch) →
Hello foodie! I hope you are well, and cooking up a storm. Every weekend I really enjoy cooking for my family and relaxing outside listening to the birds. One of… Read more Strapatsada- Greek Scrambled Eggs →
Happy national pancake day!! What is cooking in your kitchen? In today’s post, we are talking about fluffy -fluffy pancakes. You can’t resist these fluffy, moist pancakes. The family will… Read more Fluffy Pancakes →
Enjoy two delicious desserts from Kouzounas Kitchen.
Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts & Eggless Chocolate Mousse Recipes
Hello reader! We are gearing up for Valentine’s Day coming up which is in a few days. I decided to create a beautiful collaborative of 5 Greek menus with 4… Read more Greek Valentine’s Day Menu Event →
Every weekend I really enjoy cooking for my family and relaxing outside listening to the birds. One of our favorite childhood memories is sitting in Greece and enjoying a good… Read more Strapatsada~ Greek Egg Tomato Scramble →
Happy Friday friends! I am getting ready for my virtual baklava cooking class coming up this Saturday! Exciting news on the virtual classes actually. I will have a full schedule… Read more Kalama-Dakos “Greek Bruschetta Rusks” →
Surprise! I promised more food videos for the NEW YEAR so here is the vasilopita video. I do hope you enjoy! I hope you had a beautiful Christmas with… Read more Vasilopita with a Twist – Greek New Year’s Cake →
Hello! I have contemplated writing this post for the last two days now. Some of you may already know this, but for those who do not well, my Instagram page… Read more What Happened To My Instagram Page?! →
I am so excited to share this NEW recipe with you guys! I know many are getting ready for Christmas and that means tons of Greek pastries coming. Many pastries… Read more Karidopita (Greek Walnut) Cupcakes →
Deck the halls for Christmas baking.. Falalalala la la la la for gingerbread kourambiedes! I hope you guys are enjoying your holiday baking this season. I have an EXCITING new… Read more Gingerbread Kourambiedes Hybrid Cookie Recipe →
Hello beautiful people! I am a bit behind this year with my Thanksgiving recipes but hey better late than never. I haven’t had the best week, to be honest, and… Read more Thanksgiving Greek Style →
Hello friends! I am really excited to share a NEW exciting Greek company that just launched from Greece heading worldwide! Please welcome The Greek TreatBox. The owner Tomas from… Read more Featured Post: The Greek TreatBox →
Happy Sunday! November Superfood Week Day 7 We are on our final and last day of November superfood week. It has been an honor to bring together 6 amazing foodies… Read more November Superfood Week Day 7 →
Happy weekend to you! I hope you are in your kitchen cooking up a storm, and if not, then why not take a moment to read about this featured foodie!… Read more November Superfood Week Day 6 →
Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying all the delicious & healthy recipes featured this week so far. We are on day #5 for this fun event, and you don’t… Read more November Superfood Week Day 5 →
Hi! Today I am super excited to share November Superfood Week Day 4 with you! My dear friend Athina Pantazatou, owner of Kicking Back The Pebbles blog is here! All… Read more November Superfood Week Day 4 →
Hello friends! I hope you are having a good mid-week and staying healthy! Guess who’s featured on today’s November Superfood Week? Your very own, Moi! November Superfood Week Day 3 … Read more November Superfood Week Day 3 →
Day 2 of our November Superfood Week! Let’s welcome our California friends over on the blog today. Cook Like A Greek is here with two of their delicious Greek recipes. … Read more November Superfood Week Day 2 →