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Sweet Tahini Cupcakes

Sweet Tahini Cupcakes

Experience the delight of Sweet Tahini Cupcakes, a unique blend of health and indulgence, perfect for any occasion or Lenten celebration.

Dark Chocolate Almond Bites

Dark Chocolate Almond Bites

Satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt with our irresistible recipe for dark chocolate almond bites, the perfect dessert to end any meal.

Greek Baked Feta (Bougiourdi)

Greek Baked Feta (Bougiourdi)

Get deliciously creative with feta cheese and make your very own Bougiourdi - the star of any Greek meze experience!

Greek Fried Meatballs (Keftedakia)

Greek Fried Meatballs (Keftedakia)

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover keftedakia, a classic Greek fried meatball dish tantalizingly seasoned with fresh parsley or mint.

Spoonful Stories

How to make sun-dried tomatoes in the oven!

Homemade sun-dried tomatoes are an absolute must-have in my pantry, for enriching so many simple dishes with that complex, savoury and warming Mediterranean flavour. If you are wondering how to make sun dried cherry tomatoes in the UK, I have a clarification for you - this recipe isn’t a...
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Greek tea party ideas

Moving to the UK, the idea of ‘afternoon tea’ was anathema to us. In Greece, the equivalent would be meeting up for a coffee and perhaps a sweet bite or pastry, probably in the late morning. It’s such a crucial part of Greek socialising that we even wrote a...
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What I’ve learnt in one year of food blogging

Just like that, fooodlove has been going for a full year! I thought I would use this first anniversary to look back on a year of food blogging, and explain our processes a little, for anyone interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ life of a food blogger.
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10 common Greek phrases and their English equivalents

Idioms are some of the hardest things to master when you’re learning a new language. And take it from me, English is absolutely full of them!
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Food Chatter

Dried Fruit and Nut Loaf
Hi Kathy, That's a great question—thanks for asking. I actually used regular olive oil for this recipe. I rarely use extra virgin olive oil in my baking since I find that regular olive oil is enough and blends nicely without overpowering the other flavors. I hope you love how your loaf turns out!
Dried Fruit and Nut Loaf
Hi, Did you use extra virgin olive oil?
Greek Pasta Pie (Makaronopita)
As a greek, this is the worst recipe. Did not turn out like anything close to the pita I’ve had in Greece. I should have known as soon as evaporated milk was used.
Tsoureki Greek Easter Bread
I had Greek ancestry and can’t wait to try this recipe and the Christmas Cake. Thank you
13 Greek superstitions
My grandma has this superstition where she ties a string to something and says out loud what she’s trying to find. She swears it helps her track down whatever she lost.
Greek dishes your guests will adore!
Looks delish! Made Pastitsio once before and roasted chicken and potatoes are a go to weekly! It all tastes great! Happy Thanksgiving!
Spinach Tart
Healthy
Sweet Tahini Cupcakes
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, **Rachael**! I’m thrilled to hear they were a hit with everyone at the office—always great to know they’re crowd-pleasers! 😊
Greek Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
Hi **Misty**! You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature, and they’ll stay fresh for up to two weeks. This is perfect for prepping ahead of time!

Bonus Bites

Sweet Tahini Cupcakes

Sweet Tahini Cupcakes

20 pieces — 30 mins

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

4 servings — 1 hr 40 mins

Dark Chocolate Almond Bites

Dark Chocolate Almond Bites

20 pieces — 35 mins

Festive Pomegranate & Apple Salad

Festive Pomegranate & Apple Salad

6 servings — 15 mins

Traditional Kourabiedes Cookies

Traditional Kourabiedes Cookies

50 pieces — 1 hr 20 mins

Custard and Jelly Dessert

Custard and Jelly Dessert

12 servings — 5 hrs 10 mins

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