Labneh is a Lebanese strained yogurt. To many people’s surprise, making Labneh is simple all you need is Greek yogurt and a little time. And according to the Washington Post, Labneh recipes were the most googled “Super Bowl Dish” in the state of Nebraska! I love that Labneh has such versatility. It can be used […]
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For those of you who know of my parents restaurant, you know that we feed you well enough not to offer a ton of desserts, however one of everyone’s favorite was my Yiayia (grandmothers) Ella’s recipe for rice pudding. During my teenage years working weekends at the restaurant she would always start a batch on […]
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I am very excited that it is reaching mid July in Michigan! Not only for the beautiful Summer days, but mostly because it is the only time when everything is blooming. I love going to our local Oakland County Farmers Market or the Eastern Market to make sure I am getting the best organic local […]
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People often inquire about my father’s restaurant, Mitch’s. If you grew up in the metro-Detroit area, you know why! I still get asked to recreate, share recipes, and discuss what made the restaurant legendary. Beyond the ribs and Greek salad, one of the most popular dishes was my Yiayia’s Piazi (Bean Salad). Yiayia’s Piazi (Bean […]
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Visiting Santorini is one of the highlights of visiting Greece. The island is famous for tomatoes, Greek wine, capers and my favorite, Santorinian Fava Bean Dip. Even from just browsing photos, everyone is aware of its majestic qualities and natural beauty. Visiting Santorini in person will take your breath away. The local people (who are […]
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