Fooodlove51 recipes
Tasty food blog featuring easy Greek and Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
Sweet Tahini Cupcakes
In every family, there’s a sweet tooth or two (or, if you’re like mine, a whole clan of them!), always on the hunt for something to satisfy their cravings.
Dark Chocolate Almond Bites
Indulging in sweets is an everyday occurrence in our family, but there’s something about dark chocolate that always hits the spot.
Pistachio and Pear Loaf Cake
The nut obsession in my family runs deep! I never knew how far the love for pistachios would go until much to my surprise, it started showing up on our grocery list every week.
Veggie Bulgur Pie with Filo
Pies are a cherished family tradition in our home - everyone has a soft spot for them! They make a great snack or packed lunch for my daughters.
Carrot and Coconut Truffles
If you’re looking for a sweet treat without guilt, these carrot coconut truffles are the perfect solution.
Coconut Cake Bites
This is one of those go-to recipes that gets wheeled out for any and all occasions in our family, from birthdays to dinner parties! This coconut squares recipe is the perfect sweet finger food for kids and adult parties alike and is a real crowd-pleaser.
Greek Semolina Halva
Lent is traditionally a fasting period in Greece, where the Greek Orthodox church still has a lot of power over the country’s traditions.
Greek tea party ideas
Fooodlove combines the UK culture of afternoon tea with some Greek bakery favourites to give you a roster of exciting ideas for a Greek-inspired afternoon tea.
Carrot Cake with Yogurt Cream
What’s a Greek carrot cake, I hear you ask? Well, for me, all things Greek use Greek yoghurt wherever possible! So yes, this is a carrot cake without cream cheese -I substitute in that tart, rich tang of Greek yoghurt instead, to make for a slightly.
Greek Pasta Pie - Makaronopita
Sometimes indulgence is the only way forward, and this carb fest is a real treat! Makaronopita, or Greek pasta pie, uses indulgent pastry, pasta, evaporated milk and feta cheese to ensure no stone is left unturned on your journey to the ultimate in comfort.
Whole Grain Blueberry Muffins
These healthy blueberry muffins are a must for my daughters’ packed lunch boxes, or for those rumbling tummies at around 4 pm when dinner still feels far off.
Thin-battered Feta Pie - Alevropita
This simple and tasty feta pie is best straight from the oven, whilst it’s still crisp-edged, buttery, and warm.
Greek Lucky New Year’s Cake (Vasilopita)
Vasilopita is a Greek New Year cake, and an unmissable tradition! Cooked up throughout Greece, the texture is sometimes more bready, almost like my recipe for Tsoureki Easter bread.
Traditional Kourabiedes Cookies
These deliciously soft and nutty butter cookies are a festive staple come Christmas time in Greece.
Greek Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
This traditional Greek Christmas recipe is a must-bake in our household come Christmas time, infusing the house with that festive scent of baking, orange, cinnamon and spices.
Fanouropita: A cake for lost things
Fooodlove explores the traditions behind Saint Fanourios and his cake, the Fanouropita.
Greek Walnut-filled Chocolates (Kariokes)
These Greek walnut-filled chocolates, or Kariokes, are a moreish delight.