Tasty Yummies

June.
Life is good right now and life feels a lil hard right now. But, there’s still so much to be grateful for. 💕

I just spent over 3 weeks back home in NY navigating some tough life stuff with the fam. One of those intensely stressful seasons of life (and we are still in it).

My routine, energy, and emotions were completely out of sync.

But I didn’t let it all go.

I came back to my non-negotiables—the habits that help me feel steady, even when life is anything but.

If you tend to drop everything the moment life gets hard, you’re not alone. But that’s often when your habits matter most.

Not for perfection… but to feel supported, nourished, and like yourself—even in the most bare-minimum ways.

💛 Save this if you need the reminder.

⬇️ What are your non-negotiables when life feels chaotic?

(I’d love to hear—pls add them in the comments)

Because the goal shouldn’t be suffering.

You can pursue your health and body goals without chasing unrealistic standards, burning out, or losing yourself in the process. You deserve better. You are worth more.

There’s another way—and it includes balance, compassion, and trust.

I’m here when you are ready.

Just in time for Greek easter this Sunday. Crispy, flaky, cheesy goodness.

Gluten-Free Spanakopita Pockets (Air Fryer or Oven, Rice Paper) Try this Gluten-Free Spanakopita recipe made with rice paper, a tribute to my Yiayia's classic dish with a modern twist.

Maybe in these wild times, you need this reminder 🤷🏻‍♀️

Eat like them, live like them, it doesn’t mean you will have a body like them.

Craving something quick for dinner that’s crispy, sweet, and spicy? Try my Crispy Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon Bites! They’re perfectly golden and crunchy, ready in just about 15 minutes from prep to plate.

Options for both gluten-free or not!

Crispy Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon Bites {Gluten-Free} Try these Crispy Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon Bites for a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, ready in 7 minutes.

Bold, spiced, and unbelievably easy—this Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma is a weeknight game-changer! Ready in under 30-minutes and an amazing meal-prep recipe.

Juicy, flavor-packed chicken roasted to perfection, perfect for wraps, rice bowls, salads or even shawarma nachos. Who’s making this first?!

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma (Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, 30-Min Meal) Try this Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma for a flavorful meal that is so versatile, easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

You are totally gonna fall in love with this recipe, just like we have. High protein (just under 50g per serving), easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes in just one pan. Get the recipe now.

High-Protein One-Pan Homemade Hamburger Helper (Gluten-free) Quick, nutritious, and protein-packed meal the whole family loves. Homemade Hamburger Helper inspired by the classic meal from our youth.

🎉 Big news! Tasty Yummies finally has a fresh new look and we are back to sharing content with you on the regular!

We’ve revamped the site to bring you more of what you love—easier navigation, easy-to-make, inclusive recipes, and all the accessible nutrition and sustainable healthy-living tips you need. Check out the new site (link in bio)! I hope you all are as excited as I am about this.

Special thanks to for the fresh new pics and for helping me out in building a website I can easily maintain and update on my own!

Got some long-overdue new headshots and photos, thanks to the incredible for the shots and for the styling help! 🖤 I’m thrilled with how they turned out. Here’s a lil teaser.

The new Tasty Yummies site is almost ready, and I can’t wait to dive back into blogging and to share more delicious, nourishing recipes with you all. Stay tuned—it’s going to be good!

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