Dear friend,
Welcome to my table.
Easy, delicious Mediterranean-style dishes for your family — and the secrets to entertaining around your table any day of the year.
xo, Nikki
This week in my kitchen
Homemade Gravy
Homemade gravy is one of the simplest ways to make a holiday meal taste complete. Butter and flour create the base, while turkey or chicken stock and optional pan drippings add savory flavor and a smooth, spoonable…
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VideoThanksgiving Turkey
A classic Thanksgiving turkey gets its flavor from a generous garlic-and-herb butter…
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VideoSpanakopita
Spanakopita can be made in a few different ways. When I was young, we used to gather in…
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VideoKoulourakia Voutirou - Greek Butter Cookies
These traditional Greek butter cookies are made with a yeast-raised dough, giving them a…
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VideoPumpkin Pasta
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a quick fall dinner made with pumpkin puree, Parmesan, cream and…
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Nikki's Modern Mediterranean
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Easy Homemade Gravy in 15 Minutes | With or Without Drippings
Recipe · Homemade Gravy
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey with Garlic Herb Butter
Recipe · Thanksgiving Turkey
Spanakopita Recipe | Crispy Greek Spinach & Feta Pie
Recipe · Spanakopita
Greek Butter Cookies (Koulourakia Voutirou) | Buttery & Golden
Recipe · Koulourakia Voutirou - Greek Butter Cookies
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta in 20 Minutes | Easy Fall Dinner
Recipe · Pumpkin Pasta
Pomegranate Champagne Sparkler | Easy 3-Minute Cocktail
Recipe · Pomegranate Champagne Sparkler
Easy Apple Pie with Store-Bought Crust | Classic Homemade Flavor
Recipe · Golden, Flaky Apple Pie with Cinnamon Apples
Baked Apple Cider Donuts | Easy Cinnamon Sugar Fall Treat
Recipe · APPLE CIDER DONUTS
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies | Easy Fall Recipe
Recipe · Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Caramel Cheesecake Dip in 10 Minutes | Easy No-Bake Dessert
Recipe · Caramel Cheesecake Dip
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Your New Favorite Fall Cocktail
Recipe · Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Stop Buying Store Butter Make This 2 Ingredient Maple Butter Instead!
Recipe · Maple Syrup Butter
Easy Homemade Dog Treats Peanut Butter & Oat Biscuits
Recipe · Homemade Peanut Butter & Oat Dog Treat
I Turned Cheap Eggplants Into a Melt in Your Mouth Masterpiece!
Recipe · Imam Bayildi
Easy Peach Banana Bread Recipe Super Moist & Fluffy!
Recipe · Peach Banana Bread
Easy Marinated Mushrooms Recipe Garlic, Lemon & Herbs
Recipe · Greek Marinated Mushrooms
The Ultimate Caramelized Onion & Fried Egg Burger (Juicy & Decadent Recipe)
Recipe · Burger with Fried Eggs & Caramelized Onions
Seared Summer Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter
Recipe · Summer Scallops with Lemon-Herb Butter
Easy Breakfast Pizza with Eggs, Bacon & Cheese
Recipe · Breakfast Pizza
Authentic Greek Gigantes Plaki Recipe Traditional Baked Giant Beans
Recipe · Gigantes
Restaurant Style Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks
Recipe · Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak
Beautiful Summer Grazing Board Everyone Will Love
Recipe · Summer Grazing Board
How to Make a Hot Buttered Lobster Roll Better Than a Seafood Shack
Recipe · Classic Lobster Rolls
The Secret to EXTRA CRISPY Baked Potato Chips (No Deep Frying!)
Recipe · Homemade Potato Chips
About Nikki
“I want all of you to see just how fun and easy it is to make delicious Mediterranean cuisine in your own homes.”
The life of cooking and entertaining began for me growing up in my large Greek family, and continues to this day in my catering and events business.
— Nikki
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