A Cretan recipe. People learned to use each product they could find at any season. It is a delicious spring food.

Being from a Greek family and my wife’s step father being Italian, we both enjoy some good olives when we can find them. Usually we like those that are still in the brine and not so much the ones that you purchase in the jars. However in a pinch either will do just nicely.

These days it goes without saying that every party needs a range of dips. It is the range and more importantly the quality of unique dips that separate the truly great from the adequate. The reason is simply because your guests will generally eat their main courses in a sitting while they will be partaking of your dips all party long.

These are surprisingly simple to make, work as a great side dish, and can be varied according to your likes and dislikes. They are actually reasonably healthy, too – the only fat is the little bit of cheese on top. This recipe is to serve four.

Barbecued chicken and barbecued quesadillas make this a grill favourite! Everyone wants to come for dinner at our house when it’s quesadilla night.

A trip to the Mediterranean with a twist of Sicilian Flare.

This is one of the most awesome dishes that my Auntie used to make when I was a kid. Taco seasoning and bean with bacon soup give it a different kind of taste!

A healthy, delicious Mediterrean Salad with a crisp, summery flavor. This is an authentic Greek salad, served the way the Greeks themselves would serve this salad.