Author: Chef M

This is a very easy and delicious recipe. Homemade meatballs are much nicer than shop bought and the same goes for the tomato sauce too. You can make double the amount and refrigerate half for later in the week. In fact, the second half always seem to taste so much better after leaving the meatballs to marinate in the rich sauce over a few days in the fridge.

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This spicy Southern twist on salsa features black-eyed peas and Vidalia onion. It’s full of fresh ingredients, so you know it’s good for you. You can add more jalapeño if you like a spicier spread, or use less if you prefer it milder. This recipe makes a gracious plenty, but it goes quickly! Serve it with Pecan Cheese Crackers, tortilla chips, or pita chips.

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This is a basic crepe recipe. This versatile thin little pancake can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, depending on the filling. For breakfast, simply add a bit of sugar, vanilla extract to the dough and top with thawed frozen strawberries. Crepes freeze well, so always keep some in the freezer for a quick and delicious meal.

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Kopanisti, which means “beaten,” is the name for several cheese specialties in the Greek kitchen. It sometimes refers to a fermented cheese that is a traditional product throughout the Aegean islands, and it also refers to a whipped feta spread seasoned with herbs, olive oil, and sometimes some heat in the form of black pepper or chiles. This is a mild, tangy version of kopanisti and is excellent spread on bruschetta or as a base for meatballs.

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