Gemista (Stuffed Peppers)

So, This was an all time favorite growing up! Stuffed peppers or Gemista in Greek, is a traditional stuffed pepper with rice, meat, and spices. Kouzini Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 large bell peppers (any color)  1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef  2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped […]

Kouzini Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

What you’ll need for the filling: 2 lb. fresh spinach, washed, dried, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 3 Tbs. Kouzini extra virgin olive oil. 1 bunch scallions (about 3 oz. or 10 small), white and light-green parts only, trimmed and finely chopped 2 cups crumbled feta cheese (10 oz.) 1/2 cup finely grated Greek kefalotyri 2 large […]

The Perfect Salmon Dinner

Heat riced cauliflower (can get from traderjoes) on a pan oiled with with Kouzini EVOO. Season with garlic powder, sea salt, pepper and nutritional yeast (nooch), stir then sprinkle more nooch at the end. Pair with salmon {season with turmeric, garlic, paprika, cayenne, sea salt + black pepper + Kouzini cold pressed olive oil. Cook over […]

Greek traditional Grape pudding moustaleuria!

So our grapes have had a great year this year! So I decided to make moustaleuria! A traditional Greek grape juice pudding! All natural organic and switches things up a bit! Super quick and easy to make! . . Ingredients: 2 cups organic grape must 1/2 cup organic flour walnuts, as many as you like […]

Kouzini Kitchen Lasagna

Hello friends! So yesterday I was craving a lasagna! but not any ordinary lasagna, a Kouzini inspired lasagna! A lasagna that would make yiayia say “ohh wow”! Here is my lasagna recipe that I am very pleased with! Hope you Enjoy! To your health, Kouzini   1 pound sweet Italian sausage 3/4 pound lean ground […]

Greek Spinach Dip by Kouzounas Kitchen!

Healthy Greek Spinach & Kale Dip Recipe To see Kouzounas Kitchens blog click here! Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients: 2 Cups spinach 2 1/2 cups kale, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 white onion, diced 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cup Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons cream cheese 2 tablespoons almond […]

6,000 years of Greek extra virginity; Let’s level the olive oil playing field in the U.S.

Hello friends! Today marks 4 months since we sold our very first bottle of fresh pressed Kouzini extra virgin olive oil! Tony Kasandrinos and I decided we wanted to make our small town’s olive oil available to Americans everywhere in the Fall of 2014.  Everyday, I am asked the same set of questions from customers, distributors, and supermarket managers: “Why […]