Author: Tina

Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)

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This rice pudding is life changing. I shared a different recipe for rice pudding in 2020, a recipe that I made a few times and loved. My husband was not a fan of that recipe though. He said that the rice was too firm and the pudding texture was off. That’s one opinion versus the many complimentary ones so I just took it that he wasn’t a fan. To each their own. I couldn’t shake my husband’s comment so when I found this recipe for rice pudding, I knew that I needed to try it. I wanted to compare it …

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Little Carrot Cake

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If you are looking for the perfect carrot cake but in a little version, then this is it. Last year I shared a recipe for carrot cake, which in its normal size and glory was a huge hit. I wanted the same exact deliciousness but a smaller version of it. Thanks to my handy husband, he scaled the recipe down to this 6 inch cutie. This carrot cake is so moist and delicious. It’s a pure carrot cake at its finest, meaning that there are no raisins, nuts, coconut, pineapple, or other similar ingredients that you might find in carrot …

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken with Goddess Dressing

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What are you having for dinner? I’ve said recently that I’m craving warmer weather and lighter foods, but I’m still hanging on to cozy sweaters and comfort food. I think this buffalo ranch chicken ticks off the boxes for being both a fresh and comfort food kind of meal. If you’re looking for a dinner idea, no matter what time of the year, then I highly recommend this chicken. You’ve got crispy (when it’s fresh from the oven) baked chicken, seasoned with hot sauce and ranch-like spices. Comfort food, check. I enjoyed it with a salad (lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, …

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Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpeas

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Are you in a food rut? The other night my husband asked me, “What do people eat for dinner?” That was a hint to me that we’re in a food rut. I’ve been feeling it too. I’m tired of the same old same old that I’ve been making on rotation lately. So I turned to good old Google and found this new recipe to try. Hello, new yummy food. The chicken and chickpeas are covered in loads of warm spices. I added couscous, mini tomatoes, and homemade guacamole to the party. The leftovers are great to add to a salad …

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Chicken Keftedes – Meatballs

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Guys, I think these are the best little meatballs I’ve ever made. This recipe intrigued me. These little meatballs are made with ground chicken and are seasoned with onions, mint, parsley, coriander, cumin, and lemon. Coriander and cumin for a Greek meatball? I found that unusual so I knew I had to try it. These meatballs are so delicious. The mint and parsley are definitely the key flavors which are quite lovely and very quintessentially Greek. You don’t taste the coriander or cumin. Maybe that’s a good thing? Or maybe they do help what was otherwise boring ground chicken and …

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