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Appetizers

Easy Filo-Wrapped Feta Appetizers

Ten Healthy Greek Recipes for Game Day

February 5, 2026

Artichoke and graviera filo puffs

Artichoke and Graviera Filo Puffs

December 11, 2025

Classic tzatziki

Classic Greek Tzatziki

August 7, 2025

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Filo Cigars with Tomato Tapenade

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Filo Cigars with a Tomato Tapenade

May 29, 2025

The Best Creamy Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips

The Best Creamy Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips

February 6, 2025

Easy Feta bites wrapped in filo

Mediterranean Appetizers and a Lucky New Year’s Cake

December 29, 2024

Mini Filo Quiches with Salmon and Chives

Mini Filo Quiches with Salmon and Chives

December 19, 2024

Puff Pastry Parmesan Cheese Straws

Puff Pastry Parmesan Cheese Straws

November 21, 2024

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Breakfast/Brunch

Easy cherry strudel

Easy Cherry Strudel with Filo Pastry

February 12, 2026

ruffled filo custard pie with nectarines

Ruffled Filo Custard Pie with Stone Fruit

July 24, 2025

Vegetable Frittata with Fontina Cheese

Vegetable Frittata with Fontina Cheese

January 23, 2025

summer vegetable & ricotta filo tart

Delicious Vegetable & Ricotta Filo Tart

July 18, 2024

orange filo ruffled pie

Sweet Treats for All of Your May Celebrations!

May 11, 2024

traditional feta-filled bougatsa

Traditional Greek Feta Cheese-Filled Bougatsa

March 21, 2024

mini chocolate croissants with puff pastry

Mini Puff Pastry Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants

February 8, 2024

babka

How to Make a Delicious Orange-Glazed, Chocolate Babka

December 7, 2023

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Breads

Lagana: Greek Lenten Bread

Lagana: the Greek Lenten Bread

February 19, 2026

Baked tsoureki rolls

Braided Mini Greek Sweet Rolls

April 3, 2025

Focaccia with caramelized onions

Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Thyme

April 4, 2024

rustic focaccia

Rustic Focaccia with Tomatoes, Onions, and Olives

June 3, 2022

Lagana greek flatbread

Traditional Greek Sesame Flatbread (Lagana)

March 11, 2021

Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips

The Best-Ever Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

November 6, 2020

Greek Carrot Breadsticks

Greek Carrot Breadsticks with Sesame Seeds

October 16, 2020

Foolproof bread in a pot

Foolproof “Bread in a Pot” Recipe

March 27, 2020

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Desserts

Easy cherry strudel

Easy Cherry Strudel with Filo Pastry

February 12, 2026

greek Christmas Almond shortbread cookies

What to Bake this Holiday Season

December 18, 2025

Kataifi Rolls

Kataifi Rolls with Caramelized Pears and Warm Spices

October 23, 2025

Peach and blackberry filo galette

Easy Peach and Blackberry Filo Galette

September 11, 2025

ruffled filo custard pie with nectarines

Ruffled Filo Custard Pie with Stone Fruit

July 24, 2025

Mini filo tarts with fresh berries

Mini Custard Filo Tarts with Berries and Sliced Almonds

April 17, 2025

Spiced Apple and Cheddar Cheese Filo Treats 

Spiced Apple and Cheddar Cheese Filo Treats

October 24, 2024

Plum puff pastry tart with ice cream

Delicious Plum Puff Pastry Tart with Cardamom

September 19, 2024

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Soups

Hearty Ikarian stew

Greek Island Longevity Stew

November 14, 2024

Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup

January 26, 2023

French chestnut soup

French Cream of Chestnut Soup

December 15, 2022

roasted butternut squash soup sq

10 Cozy Soups to Warm You Up This Fall

October 20, 2022

Bowls of chickpea soup

Classic Greek Chickpea Soup (revithosoupa)

March 24, 2022

Classic Avgolemono Soup

Classic Greek Avgolemono Soup

January 13, 2022

Healthy and Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soup

Healthy and Hearty White Bean and Vegetable Soup

February 27, 2020

red lentil soup

Comfort Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices

November 1, 2018

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Salads

Caprese salad with grilled eggplant

Caprese Salad with Burrata and Grilled Eggplant

July 10, 2025

flat bread topped with hummus and greek salad

Mediterranean Flat Breads Topped with Hummus and Greek Salad

June 5, 2025

Spring Nicoise salad

Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tuna

May 15, 2025

barley and squash winter salad

Warm Barley with Roasted Squash Winter Salad

January 16, 2025

Spring Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Crisp Spring Salad with a Refreshing Yogurt Dressing

May 30, 2024

Burrata and Tomato Salad with Garlic Toasts

Burrata and Tomato Salad with Garlic Toasts

October 5, 2023

Greek Lettuce and Feta Salad

Classic Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata)

June 8, 2023

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Bowl

April 21, 2023

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Vegetables/Sides

fennel tart ready to serve

Braised Fennel and Sausage Filo Tart

January 29, 2026

Greek lemon roasted potatoes

Greek Roasted Lemon Potatoes

January 8, 2026

Stuffed pork tenderloin

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel

November 6, 2025

Delicious Mediterranean Filo and Roasted Vegetable Strudel

Mediterranean Filo and Roasted Vegetable Strudel

June 26, 2025

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Filo Cigars with Tomato Tapenade

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Filo Cigars with a Tomato Tapenade

May 29, 2025

barley and squash winter salad

Warm Barley with Roasted Squash Winter Salad

January 16, 2025

roasted mini peppers with garlic and thyme

Roasted Mini Peppers with Garlic and Thyme

August 8, 2024

Spring Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Crisp Spring Salad with a Refreshing Yogurt Dressing

May 30, 2024

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Mains

fennel tart ready to serve

Braised Fennel and Sausage Filo Tart

January 29, 2026

Easy turkey pot pie with crispy filo

Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Crispy Filo Topping

November 26, 2025

Stuffed pork tenderloin

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel

November 6, 2025

Delicious Mediterranean Filo and Roasted Vegetable Strudel

Mediterranean Filo and Roasted Vegetable Strudel

June 26, 2025

Classic Greek Sofrito from the Island of Corfu

Classic Greek Sofrito from the Island of Corfu

June 19, 2025

Spiral Filo Pie with Spinach and Artichoke

Spiral Filo Pie with Spinach and Artichoke

March 20, 2025

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken

Easy Skillet Lemon Chicken

October 17, 2024

summer vegetable & ricotta filo tart

Delicious Vegetable & Ricotta Filo Tart

July 18, 2024

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Pasta

Greek Spaghetti with Meatballs

Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Makaronia me Kima)

February 20, 2025

Easy One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Mushrooms

October 6, 2022

Pasta with tomatoes, zucchini and basil

Simple Summer Pasta with Sautéed Tomatoes, Zucchini and Basil

August 10, 2022

greek orzo with feta

One-Pot Greek Orzo (kritharaki) with Tomatoes and Feta

March 3, 2022

Eggplant and zucchini pasta

Eggplant and Zucchini Pasta with Feta and Olives

May 13, 2021

Pasta alla Puttanesca

Easy and Delicious Cauliflower Pasta alla Puttanesca

February 18, 2021

Orecchiette with broccolini and italian sausage

Orecchiette with Broccolini and Italian Sausage

October 30, 2020

Spaghetti with lemon-garlic shrimp

Simple Pasta Dinners with Pantry Ingredients

June 4, 2020

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Rice/Grains

traditional greek spinach and rice

Easy Greek Spinach and Rice Dish (Spanakorizo)

March 31, 2022

oven-baked polenta with balsamic mushrooms

Easy Oven-Baked Polenta with Balsamic Cremini Mushrooms

January 27, 2022

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mediterranean Farro Salad with Pomegranate and Pistachios

December 2, 2021

Risotto with butternut squash

How to Make a Delicious Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash

October 21, 2021

vegetable and grain bowl

Simple Healthy Meal-in-a-Bowl

November 29, 2018

Healthy grain bowl

How to make a Healthy Grain Bowl

November 30, 2017

youvarlakia soup

Greek Meatball Soup in Avgolemono (Youvarlakia)

January 31, 2017

Rice and Peas

Risi e Bisi, Italian Rice and Peas

November 10, 2016

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Greek

Greek lemon roasted potatoes

Greek Roasted Lemon Potatoes

January 8, 2026

Classic tzatziki

Classic Greek Tzatziki

August 7, 2025

Classic Greek Sofrito from the Island of Corfu

Classic Greek Sofrito from the Island of Corfu

June 19, 2025

flat bread topped with hummus and greek salad

Mediterranean Flat Breads Topped with Hummus and Greek Salad

June 5, 2025

Baked tsoureki rolls

Braided Mini Greek Sweet Rolls

April 3, 2025

Spiral Filo Pie with Spinach and Artichoke

Spiral Filo Pie with Spinach and Artichoke

March 20, 2025

Greek Spaghetti with Meatballs

Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Makaronia me Kima)

February 20, 2025

Hearty Ikarian stew

Greek Island Longevity Stew

November 14, 2024

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Italian

Caprese salad with grilled eggplant

Caprese Salad with Burrata and Grilled Eggplant

July 10, 2025

Vegetable Frittata with Fontina Cheese

Vegetable Frittata with Fontina Cheese

January 23, 2025

Cheesy puff pastry bites

Cheesy Puff Pastry Bites with Pesto and Roasted Peppers

May 22, 2024

Focaccia with caramelized onions

Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Thyme

April 4, 2024

Burrata and Tomato Salad with Garlic Toasts

Burrata and Tomato Salad with Garlic Toasts

October 5, 2023

Green Beans Gremolata

Easy Green Beans with Gremolata and Pine Nuts

March 17, 2023

Potato Pizza

Easy Potato Pizza with Fontina and Rosemary

February 24, 2023

Easy One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Mushrooms

October 6, 2022

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Recipe Roundups

Easy Filo-Wrapped Feta Appetizers

Ten Healthy Greek Recipes for Game Day

February 5, 2026

greek orzo with feta

Classic Mediterranean Vegetarian Meals

January 15, 2026

greek Christmas Almond shortbread cookies

What to Bake this Holiday Season

December 18, 2025

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

10 Favorite Recipes for Thanksgiving Day

November 20, 2025

Risotto with butternut squash

Favorite Squash Recipes to Make this Fall

October 30, 2025

Greek peasant salad

Best Summer Tomato Recipes

August 21, 2025

Spring salad with yogurt dressing

10 Top Recipes to Try this Spring

May 1, 2025

Bowls of chickpea soup

Traditional Greek Recipes for Lent

March 6, 2025

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How To

How to marinate olives

How to Make Delicious Marinated Olives

April 7, 2022

Easy falafel sandwiches

Easy Falafel Pita Sandwiches

June 3, 2021

Mediterranean Mezze

How to Make a Mediterranean Meze Platter

February 5, 2021

Healthy Salmon in Filo

How to Make Delicious Salmon in Filo Pastry

January 15, 2021

Christmas cookie box

How to Make A Holiday Cookie Gift Box

December 18, 2020

How to make a souvlaki platter

How to Make a Souvlaki Platter

August 20, 2020

cherry galette

How to Make a Fresh Cherry Galette

July 9, 2020

Fruits

Sensible Tips on Stocking your Pantry

March 21, 2020

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Easy Cherry Strudel with filo pastry - a delicious Easy Cherry Strudel with filo pastry - a delicious fruit dessert that can be made ahead of time and is ready to enjoy in under an hour! 😋A box of filo pastry, cherries (fresh or frozen) and a couple of basic baking ingredients is all you need to make this perfect, not too sweet treat! 
This new recipe is a collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory 🍒
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#dessert #fillofactory #filopastry #valentinesdessert #fruitdessert
Braised Fennel and Sausage Filo Tart, a super flav Braised Fennel and Sausage Filo Tart, a super flavorful, savory dish that pairs classic Mediterranean flavors with a light, crispy filo pastry base that is easy to assemble! So, so good! 😋This new recipe is a collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory 🧡
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#Savorytart #fillofactory #filopastry #fennel  #Mediterraneanrecipe
Classic Mediterranean, vegetarian meals: easy, ad Classic Mediterranean, vegetarian meals:  easy, adaptable recipes, using simple & nutrient dense ingredients!  Perfect for weeknight meals, these recipes are tasty, super flavorful and very satisfying! 😋🌿🥣
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#mediterraneanrecipes #healthyrecipes #Greek #familymeals #vegetarianrecipes
Traditional Greek roasted potatoes! A classic Gree Traditional Greek roasted potatoes! A classic Greek recipe for incredibly tasty potatoes with just a few ingredients! 🥔 🍋 🧄 🌿 The potatoes come out of the oven golden brown on the outside and soft, tender and creamy inside! So good! 😋
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* 2½ lbs. medium-sized potatoes
* ⅓ cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
* 3-4 medium garlic cloves, peeled 
* 1½ lemons (zest and juice)
* 1 tsp. dried Greek oregano
* 1 tsp. sea salt
* ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
* 1 tsp. mustard 
* ½ cup hot water
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#vegetarian #roastedpotatoes #greekpotatoes #greekrecipe mediterraneanrecipes #potatoes
Some of my favorite holiday baking recipes: Greek Some of my favorite holiday baking recipes: Greek almond shortbread cookies (kourabiedes), chocolate peppermint bark, honey-drenched orange & warm spice cookies (melomakarona), soft almond macaroons (amygdalota) and many more treats! 🎄✨🎄✨
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#christmascookies #holidaybaking #greekcookies #melomakarona #kourabiedes
Artichoke and Graviera Cheese Filo Puffs - the per Artichoke and Graviera Cheese Filo Puffs - the perfect bite-sized appetizers for all your holiday entertaining needs! Greek Graviera cheese, artichoke hearts and a box of filo pastry shells are all you need to make this flavorful and fuss-free appetizer in minutes!
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#appetizers #holidayappetizers #homebaking @fillofactory #filopastry #artichokes #graviera #easyrecipe #makeahead #cocktails  #fingerfood
Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Crispy Filo Topping - a g Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Crispy Filo Topping - a great way to repurpose those turkey leftovers and transform them into an entirely new meal! 😋 This is a lighter alternative to the usual crust you would find on a traditional chicken pot pie and is much easier to assemble! 🍁This is a collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory 🧡
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#turkeypotpie #filopastry @fillofactory #cookingwithfilo #thanksgivingleftovers
As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, here are As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes and last minute ideas: easy appetizers, buttermilk biscuits, sherry sweet potatoes, make-ahead gravy, a foolproof dry-brined turkey, cranberry & orange relish and a heavenly pumpkin pie! 🦃🥧 
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#thanksgivingrecipes #favoriterecipes #turkeyrecipe #thanksgivingsides #thanksgivingdinner #familyrecipes
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel, a Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel, a surprisingly easy and uncomplicated fall dish to make! 🧡
A flavorful filling of caramelized mushrooms, onions and fresh herbs compliment so well the lean protein of the tenderloin! 😋🧡
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🍂Recipe linked in profile and on my blog [Marilenaskitchen.com] 🍂👩🏻‍🍳
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#easydinners #porktenderloinrecipe #fennel #falldinner #recipe #homecooking #comfortfood #healthyfood #dinnerathome #mediterraneanfoods #proteinmeals 
#weeknightmeals #buzzfeedfood #feedyoursoul #dailyfoodfeed #marilenaskitchen
Some of my favorite squash recipes to make this fa Some of my favorite squash recipes to make this fall: 🍂Roasted butternut squash, apple & shallot soup,🍂hearty fall salads,🍂creamy risotto,🍂crispy filo strudel, 🍂hearty breakfast and, 🍂yummy desserts! All seasonal and so delicious! 😋🧡
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#fallrecipes #squashrecipes #mediterranean #comfortfood #realfood #eattherainbow #healthyeating #homemade #squash #dinner #recipes #marilenaskitchen
Crispy kataifi rolls with caramelized pears, walnu Crispy kataifi rolls with caramelized pears, walnuts, warm spices and a drizzle of honey syrup! 😋 The flavorful pear filling comes together in minutes, small kataifi pastry bundles are wrapped around it and then baked until golden brown! A perfect little fall dessert! 🍁🍐🍂 This is a collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory 🧡
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Holding on to summer just a little longer with thi Holding on to summer just a little longer with this easy peach and blackberry filo galette! 🍑 A delicious, almost effortless fruit dessert with layers of crispy filo, topped with sweet peaches and tart blackberries! 😋 This is a collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory 🧡
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Recipe linked in my profile and on my blog [Marilenaskitchen.com] 👩🏻‍🍳
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#fruitdessert #peachdessert #peaches #baking @fillofactory #bakingtime #sweettreats #bakingfromscratch  #bakingwithfruit #filo #fillofactory #bakedwithlove #dessert #fromscratch #thefeedfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #comfortfood #huffposttaste #gastronomia #eatrealfood  #photooftheday #yummyfood #easybake #onthetable #foodphotography #marilenaskitchen
Summer ruffled filo custard pie with juicy nectari Summer ruffled filo custard pie with juicy nectarines 🍑 A fun and easy recipe to make with crispy filo pastry, an aromatic vanilla custard and slices of nectarines or other stone fruit, tucked in between the creases of filo.  So, so good! 😋🧡🍑
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🧡Recipe linked in profile and on my blog [Marilenaskitchen.com] 👩🏻‍🍳

#summerdesserts #fruitdesserts #baking @fillofactory #bakingtime #sweettreats #bakingfromscratch  #bakingwithfruit #filo #fillofactory #bakedwithlove #dessert #fromscratch #thefeedfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #comfortfood #huffposttaste #gastronomia #eatrealfood  #photooftheday #yummyfood #easybake #onthetable #foodphotography #marilenaskitchen
Greek stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice, flav Greek stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice, flavorful aromatics and plenty of extra virgin olive oil - one of my favorite summer dishes, so delicious, especially when served with roasted potatoes and feta cheese on the side! 💛🍅 🫑☀️#gemista
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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Strudel - a delici Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Strudel - a delicious treat with layers of crispy filo pastry, a flavorful filling of seasonal roasted vegetables, plenty of fresh herbs and cheeses! 😋 So, so good! 🥕🍆🍠🧄🌶️ 
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