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Spring Pea & Herb Trahanoto (Greek Trahana “Risotto”) with Lemon & Gruyere

Creamy, comforting, and quietly elegant — this spring trahanoto is my modern take on a deeply traditional Greek ingredient. Made with sweet trahana, peas, fresh herbs, lemon, and gruyere it’s a risotto-style dish that feels both nostalgic and elevated. it’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but is surprisingly simple to make.

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Braised Leeks with Skordalia & toasted almonds (Elegant, Lent-Friendly Side)

This is the dish that changed how I think about skordalia.

Instead of the classic pairing, I’m layering it with sweet, charred leeks, toasted almonds, and a bright herb oil — turning a humble, traditional spread into something silky, elegant, and quietly impressive.

It’s seasonal, Lent-friendly, and proof that the simplest laiki ingredients can become something truly special with just a little technique.

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Sourdough Tangzhong Milk Bread: The Pillowy “Japanese Cousin” of Brioche

If you love brioche, you’re going to fall hard for its Japanese cousin. This tangzhong sourdough milk bread is the kind of loaf that slices like a dream, stays pillowy for days, and instantly turns any sandwich into something a little more… elevated. It’s lightly sweet, golden, and cloud-soft—perfect for egg salad, smoked salmon, or even a fried chicken sandwich when you want brunch to feel like a moment.

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Mini Sourdough Donuts with Citrus Sugar + Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle

If you’ve ever chased the loukoumades man down the beach like it’s cardio, these are for you — the grown-up, brunch-table version. Think brioche-soft sourdough mini donuts, rolled in orange/tangerine sugar, then finished with a glossy drizzle (or dip) of Angeliki Tsoukala chocolate-hazelnut spread. They’re bite-size, wildly addictive, and the recipe is designed to be foolproof — with fermentation checkpoints, proofing cues, and oil-temp tips so they come out fluffy, not greasy.

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Peanut Butter & Jam Sourdough Rolls (with Tangzhong) - Soft, Fluffy, Bakery-Style Swirls

PB&J, but make it brunch. These pillowy-soft sourdough rolls are swirled with creamy peanut butter, layered with thick jam, and finished with that bakery-style tenderness you usually only get when someone else is doing the kneading. The secret? Tangzhong—a Japanese milk-bread technique that locks in moisture so your rolls stay soft for longer (aka: they’re still gorgeous the next day).

This is the recipe for when you want the table to feel a little bit “magazine,” but still cozy and real. You’ll get a sweet-salty peanut butter moment, bright fruit, and that subtle sourdough depth that makes everything taste more… intentional.

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McNugget-Style Chicken Nuggets (Extra Crispy & Make-Ahead Friendly)

McNuggets… but make them grown-up, from-scratch, and totally stress-free for hosting. These copycat chicken nuggets have that thin, bubbly, crackly crunch on the outside, and a tender, juicy bite on the inside—no mystery ingredients, no MSG, just smart technique.

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Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft, Chewy & Foolproof)

This is my go-to, foolproof cookie recipe, built on three simple secrets: brown butter, a hint of instant coffee, and time in the fridge. Inside the post, I walk you through exactly why each step matters, how to avoid the most common baking mistakes, and how to make these ahead for stress-free hosting.

If you’ve ever wanted bakery-level cookies at home — without guessing — this one’s for you.

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Soft & Shiny Sourdough Potato Buns (Perfect for Smash Burgers)

Soft, shiny, and perfectly chewy — these sourdough potato buns are designed specifically for smash burgers.

Made with real potato and a touch of sourdough for depth (without overpowering tang), they’re sturdy enough to hold juicy patties yet pillowy enough to feel bakery-level indulgent.

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