1/26/2024 0 Comments Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)Greek Meatballs also called Keftedes - Are juicy tender meatballs made with ground beef, minced onion, earthy spices and fresh flavorful herbs. They are such a comforting mediterranean food and there are so many different ways to serve them. Looking for more ways to make meatballs? Also try my super popular Italian Meatballs and the healthier Turkey Meatballs. Greek KeftedesKeftedes are a popular Greek dish made with ground beef, lamb or pork, bread crumbs (dried or fresh) with a liquid to soak, egg to bind, and to flavor they include onion and fresh herbs such as mint and parsley. Traditionally they are pan fried in oil but for a healthier alternative they can be oven baked (I've included both methods in the recipe). They have delicious rich meaty flavor paired with fresh herby notes, they are beautifully browned, and you'll find them to be incredibly hearty and filling (5 meatballs may not seem like much but it's quite a generous serving). These can be served bowl style as a main dish combining them with other sides, or stuffed in a sandwich, or you can opt to serve them as of an appetizer on a mezze platter. See serving suggestions below. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks
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1/22/2024 0 Comments Yogurt CakeEasy Yogurt Cake! It's an irresistible cake made a bit healthier with Greek yogurt and olive oil, and it has a moist crumb with a texture similar to muffins or pound cake. It's delicious topped with whipped cream or sweetened yogurt and fresh berries, or keep it simple and dust with a light powdered sugar finish or drizzle with honey. Why You'll Love This Easy Homemade CakeThis humbly simple French style yogurt cake is perfectly fit for entertaining or a birthday celebration, yet it's mildly sweet also making it ideal for a weekend breakfast. It's a tender cake thanks to its high yogurt content and the taste has a nice faint tang and depth of flavor. And you wouldn't believe how effortless it is to make. It's a cake that doesn't require a mixer at all, it's a simple batter mixed by hand. The other great thing about it is that you don't need to wait for it to cool completely before slicing and serving. It can be served a bit warm which is great during cooler months, or when you simply don't have the time to wait hours for a decadent homemade cake. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 1/17/2024 0 Comments Greek Chicken BowlsA loaded Greek Bowl with pan seared chicken, nutritious quinoa, a healthy Greek salad, tangy feta, plus creamy tzatziki and hummus. It's an excellent dinner while any extra will be awaiting for lunch the following day. Greek Chicken BowlI've shared Greek chicken bowls before but they called for marinated and grilled chicken. I wanted a simpler weeknight and winter friendly version that was just as delicious, so created this stovetop variation. They are still brimming with flavor, abundant in fresh goodness, and it's all about those sauces (they include both tzatziki and hummus and it makes all the difference). It's a one bowl meal you can feel great about serving as it includes a whole grain, a complete protein, healthy fats (olive oil and avocado), and a tons of vegetables. And of course we throw some cheese in there because feta adds so much flavor. Also try the other variations I've shared below (you can swap out things like quinoa for rice, avocado for olives, and parsley for mint). It's a versatile Greek bowl that's sure to satisfy without leaving you feeling weighed down. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 1/11/2024 0 Comments Breakfast SandwichEasy and super delicious homemade Breakfast Sandwiches! A family favorite made with toasted English muffins, creamy herbed eggs, flavorful cheddar, and thin cut deli ham folded into layers to perfectly fit. Such a tasty way to start the day! A Simple Homemade Breakfast SandwichThis is a classic breakfast sandwich with a few upgrades (hello herbs and cream!) plus a few simple swaps to make them faster (using stovetop scrambled eggs and pre-cooked meat like deli ham). They are a classic morning comfort food and make a super satisfying lazy Saturday morning breakfast. They don't require any special cooking skill, and they are one of those breakfasts that everyone can agree on. Plus I've shared lots of other options to switch them up including various filling ideas and cooking methods because this is the ever-so-versatile breakfast sandwich after all. The key to the recipe is just that you don't walk away while they are toasting under the broiler and forget about them. I think we all have at least one memory of doing that to that blackened piece of garlic bread or what not. These are much too good to be wasted to charring. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 1/7/2024 0 Comments Baked Oats Recipes (6 Ways)Nutritious Baked Oats 6 easy ways! This simple recipe is made with whole grain oats blitzed in a blender with a handful of ingredients, then poured into individual ramekins with mix-ins added, and oven baked. It's a muffin-like treat without all the high sugar and fat content. Love these ideas? Also try my Overnight Oats 5 Ways and porridge like Oatmeal 8 Ways. Viral TikTok Inspired Baked Oats ImprovedBaked oats have been around for a years and became very popular from a TikTok recipe. The difference between these and baked oatmeal is that the ingredients for baked oats are all pulverized in a blender leaving the oats ground up fine, and with baked oatmeal the oatmeal is left whole and everything is just stirred together in a mixing bowl. Though the ingredients between the two are very similar their textures are quite different. These are more muffin-like while baked oatmeal is more like a chewy oat breakfast casserole. Both are so delicious just unique in their own way. I tried the viral version of baked oats but felt it was a bit spongy so modified it based off what I thought would offer a better texture (less egg and banana, adding liquid, etc). And I couldn't resist adding a dab of butter, feel free to add two if you'd like for richer oats. Try all the tasty flavor variations to discover your personal favorite! I'm still trying to pick a favorite myself because I love all of them. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 1/4/2024 0 Comments Green JuiceHealthy Green Juice - Made with a variety of fresh greens including kale or spinach, cucumber, celery, lime and naturally sweetened with an apple or grapes. A great way to start the day! Nutritious Green JuiceThis green juice recipe is super versatile and is a mindful way to use up produce that is about to spoil so it's not wasted. You can even make a double batch so you have a juice for the next day without having to clean the juicer again (that's always the only drawback). When making green juice I usually always like to include the celery but everything else can be switched up. Pick a leafy green such as kale, spinach or romaine lettuce, then toss in a cucumber or broccoli stalks, add a tart flavor from lime or lemon (to help mask the intensity of the leafy green), give it a flavor boost with ginger or mint, and sweeten it with a sweet juicy apple or green grapes. It's fun to try all the different varieties and helpful having the option of using up what you have on hand already. Possible VariationsYou can even add your own additions - things like green chard, collard greens, wheatgrass, parsley, grapefruit, or nutrition boosters such as green tea, spurlina, barely grass powder, or chlorella powder. And try sweetening with other fruits such as pineapple, pear or a navel orange. This is just a base recipe to get you started but the possibilities are endless! via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 12/28/2023 0 Comments Cannoli DipCannoli Dip - A party-friendly spin on a widely popular Italian dessert that's turned into a perfectly dip-able treat. It's made with rich ricotta, fluffy whipped cream, sweetened with fine powdered sugar and dotted with tiny dark chocolate chips. A fun and easy way to make cannoli! Cannoli DipIf you ask me I'd vote cannoli, tiramisu, and gelato are top ranking for best Italian desserts. But each can be time consuming to make. So what to do in a hurry? Make a super simple and fast cannoli dip instead and pair it with a variety of sweet crackers. Or if you want to go all out pair it with the homemade cannoli chips like I've done here. They are from my cannoli shell recipe but you don't need any special forms. Instead the dough is just cut into bite size triangles and deep fried for that perfectly crisp finish. It's an exciting and unique variation on traditional cannoli and equally just as delicious. Light and fluffy cannoli dip paired with crisp and flakey cannoli chips are a dream come true! It's a party fav an loved by people of all ages. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 12/22/2023 0 Comments Stuffed Chicken BreastsAbundantly flavorful Stuffed Chicken Breast - Made with tender chicken breasts that have been filled with a pocket of fresh spinach, herbs, zesty sun dried tomatoes, tangy feta and rich mozzarella. Worthy of holidays or welcome for weekend dinners. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken BreastThis hearty stuffed chicken recipe is easier than you'd think yet always completely impressive. It includes vibrant Mediterranean cuisine inspired ingredients that will leave you craving more. It's brimming with spinach and includes so many other satisfying flavors to compliment it. The feta and sun dried tomatoes are two key components here that add so much to the dish. The chicken breasts are carved with a deep pocket in each is generously filled with this fresh, complexly flavorful mixture. From there it's pan seared for a beautiful golden brown finish and baked off in the oven to cook it all the way through. Serve it with the little bit of drippings in the pan and if you want more just add a splash of chicken broth and a few dabs of butter for a quick, savory pan sauce. via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 12/20/2023 0 Comments Christmas Tree Cheese BallA festive and delicious Christmas Tree Cheese Ball! A Christmas appetizer made with rich cream cheese, sharp white cheddar, flavorful herbs and fresh vegetables. It's a holiday party favorite and a tasty twist on the classic cheese ball. A Fun Christmas Appetizer RecipeThis eye catching Christmas tree cheese ball is decorated with plenty of earthy green minced fresh parsley, dotted with tiny red tomatoes and yellow bell pepper pieces, its swirled with a ribbon of pine nuts, then finished with a vibrant golden bell pepper star practically shining atop. It's a holiday classic with a sophisticated upgrade thanks to its enhancements of herby flavors and fresh vegetables (or technically fruits), the welcomed bold white cheddar goodness, a pine nut finish, and its impressive unique appearance. No boring typical rounded shape plus pecan coating here. And even though it's quite large this savory treat will be devoured in no time. This charming centerpiece will be a highlight of your gathering and a new striking way you'll want to make the holiday cheese ball every year! via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks 12/16/2023 0 Comments Christmas Tree Charcuterie BoardA bounteous and beautiful Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board! Made with a generous amount of flavorful cheeses, vibrantly colorful fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, bite size salami coins, and rich Italian olives. It's an ideal starter for large holiday gatherings. Easy Charcuterie Christmas TreeA charcuterie board has never been so fun to make! Everything you get in a traditional charcuterie board shaped into a festive Christmas tree! It's simple to assemble, it just takes a little bit of chopping and some basic artistic planning. This is a family friendly charcuterie board and it's adaptable in swapping out some of the things I've shown here for things you may already have. The idea is just to stick to that simple red, green and white/yellow theme for those classic Christmasy colors. Then of course just keep the "Christmas tree" shape as you go. A delicious holiday project that may just become a new family tradition at each yearly holiday gathering! via Cooking Classy Tag TrendCooks |