Tina's Chic Corner

Lemon Cake

May 9th, 2024Tina0 Comments

This is summer in a cake. I think of fruits and light desserts for the summer and this cake is both at once. The texture of this cake is light and airy and it’s got a wonderful lemon flavor. The secret to that lemony goodness is to use fresh lemons. I would never, (and I repeat) NEVER, use lemon extract because I think it gives desserts a distinctly bathroom cleaner flavor and smell, which is not good eats. Please tell me that I’m not the only one who thinks that. There’s no frosting here, which makes this cake not as …

Top 10 Greek Recipes

April 18th, 2024Tina0 Comments

If you’re looking for some Greek recipes then I’m sharing my top 10 favorites for you right here in one spot (in no particular order). Spoiler, I may have included more than 10 recipes because I couldn’t leave some out. Greek Meatballs – Keftethakia – These meatballs make for a great appetizer or a side dish, especially dipped in tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) or hummus. Greek Cheese Pie – Tiropita – If you’re a cheese lover then this is a must have. Spinach Pie – Spanakopita – I love this as an appetizer or as a main course with a Mediterranean salad. …

Top 10 Spring Recipes

March 28th, 2024Tina0 Comments

If you’re looking for an Easter or Spring-y recipe then I’ve got my top 10 ones for you right here in one spot (in no particular order). M&M Sugar Cookie Bars (It’s Spring-y only because of the festive M&Ms, I won’t tell anyone if you make them for other things with different colors.) Broccoli Quiche (This is perfect for an Easter brunch.) Carrot Cake (Why is carrot cake popular at Easter time? Carrots are available all year long. My husband points out that the Easter bunny probably eats carrots.) Mini M&M Cookies (It’s Spring-y only because of the festive M&Ms, …

Mini Ganache Topped Cheesecake

February 22nd, 2024Tina2 Comments

My blog is 11 years old today! Every blog-iversary I make something chocolate-y (except for one year, what was I thinking?!) chocolate cake, mini cheesecake, coffee chocolate chip cookie bars, chocolate chip doughnuts, single serving whole wheat chocolate chip cookie, chocolate cupcakes for two, banana bread doughnuts with chocolate glaze, warm chocolate fudge cakes, chocolate chip black and white cookies, then chocolate lava cakes. I’m back with another chocolate goodie. I mean it’s almost a requirement now. 😉 I love the mini chocolate cheesecake when I’m craving chocolate. I also love the mini cheesecake when I’m craving a classic cheesecake. The other day I couldn’t decide which …

Keftethakia – Greek Meatballs

February 15th, 2024Tina0 Comments

When your kitchen smells like your Yiayia’s (Greek grandma’s) then you know you’ve cooked up something delicious. These meatballs are small in size but mighty in flavor. They contain onions and garlic, like many other kinds of meatballs. However, these meatballs are also seasoned with mint, parsley, and cinnamon, which are associated with Mediterranean cuisines. My husband asked what you eat with these meatballs. My family usually serves them warm or room temperature as an appetizer with tzatziki or a side dish with dinner, especially during the holiday dinners. They are great as leftovers so I also like to enjoy …