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Not to be confused with fava beans, this dip is actually made with yellow split peas. They call them fava in Greek. Fava Dip is common to have in tavernas in Greece. It is said that Santorini cultivates the best split peas because of their volcanic soil, and I must agree as they do have a different taste than the ones I get in Canada. That said I still love making and serving it with our local split peas. Yellow split peas have a great nutritional balance of protein, carbs and little fat. Nature’s perfection. Top the dip with our...

Tis the season for cocktails and here is a quick and easy snack to go with it!  Fast, easy and oh, so very good! Mizithra is a Greek cheese that you can find at speciality Greek grocery stores.  Greek oregano is well worth finding, it doesn’t even smell the same as the oregano you get in the supermarket.  We topped popcorn with our early harvest extra virgin oil which was amazing!  It’s coming arriving in late January, but regular Zeus will have to do for now. Ingredients1/2 tsp Greek oregano  1/2 cup parmesan or mizithra cheese grated1/2 cup popcorn (unpopped)1 tbsp...

 I love braising foods in the winter! First of all because the house smells so good. Secondly, braised beef in wine is fall apart tender and delicious. This dish is great made the day before and in fact tastes better the next day. It can be reheated for when the company arrives or its for one of those busy days you don’t have time to cook.  Traditionally Beet Bourguignon uses bacon or pork lardons which I omit.  I just don’t like the taste in this dish so I don’t add any to mine, but you certainly can!  I use a a...

  I find when the cooler weather starts and the produce section is filled with squash I crave hearty warm fall dishes.  I love roasted Butternut Squash as it is and this time I wanted to do something a bit different with it!  This Butternut Squash Pasta dish is a healthy option to Mac and cheese while still tasting decadent.  I first roasted the butternut squash, onion and garlic in the oven, then pureed it. The roasted veggies could be a make ahead step and reheated before you are ready to toss on your pasta.  The squash puree on its...