I am thrilled to finally share my first cookbook with you! This has been a dream come true, filled with both joy and so much hard work. My passion has always been to bring easy Mediterranean-style recipes to home cooks. Inspired by my Greek heritage and the years I spent working in my family’s diners, this book celebrates the love of cooking passed down through generations.
Inside you’ll find:
- 100+ Unique Recipes: From quick breakfasts to show-stopping dinners, there’s something for everyone.
- Stunning Photography: There’s a photo for every single recipe in the book and be warned, these pictures will make you VERY hungry!
- Nutritional Info: Keeping in line with my website, I knew I had to include the nutritional info for each recipe. This info can help people stay on track with their goals.
- Gluten Free Options: I tried to include as many gluten free recipes as possible in this book since I know Low-Carb is important to my readers. If the recipe itself isn’t gluten free, then I generally added gluten free alternatives to almost all recipe notes.
- Recipe Breakdown: Of the 100 recipes in my book, 23 recipes are Fan Favorites and 77 recipes are Brand New!
I can’t wait for you to cook along!
Thank you for your incredible support!
Now LOVE YOUR LIFE!
Questions
When does the cookbook come out?
The Hungry Happens: Mediterranean Cookbook is officially for sale starting September 9, 2025, but you can PREORDER NOW (which helps SO much)!
Why preorder the book?
I know September feels far away, but pre-ordering is incredibly important for authors — especially NEW authors like me! There are a few reasons why:
- Retail availability. The number of pre-ordered books lets retailers know that they should stock more copies, which in turn gets even more copies in readers’ hands. Publishers will print more copies to sell in stores when they see that the book is in demand.
- Media opportunities. The more the book is pre-ordered, the more opportunities my team and I will have to share it around the country (and the world!) through TV appearances, and online and in-print articles.
- Becoming a bestseller. Pre-ordering the book helps it climb coveted bestseller lists on New York Times, Amazon, and more. A TRUE honor for any author.
Your support means the world to me! I couldn’t do this without you!
I have pre-ordered your cookbook from Amazon. I noticed that an index was not on display so we can see the recipes you have in your book. Is it possible to put the index on your website. ? Thank you in advance
Hi Lori, First of all thank you for the support in pre-ordering my book!
I’m working on getting that approved from my publisher! Please stay tuned for that!
I have been following you for over a year now. Your recipes have helped me to lose weight and cook at home more. I just ordered your book and can’t wait to cook from it!
Thanks so much Dawn! I truly appreciate your message and support!
ordering mine now! can’t wait to get it
love your video and recipes !!
congratulations on your first of many books!!
Thank you so much Joyce, that’s so kind of you to say!!!! You’re going to really love this book!! <3
Love love love ❤ everything about your videos recipes..your beautiful smile and what great ideas you have !!!!
Hi Brenda, Thank you so much for the support! I’m so glad you love the recipes!
I would love to preorder. I live in Tasmania in Australia and I don’t deal with Amazon. How can I order?
Thank you
Hi Linda! Thanks for asking about the book!
If you don’t use Amazon, simply go to your nearest major book store and ask them to order you a copy from my publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Hi Stella
I just love your recipes, l have been following you for some time. The recipes are simple healthy & easy to make. I love cooking & l spend every day making fresh wholesome meals for my family. No canned, prepackaged or frozen food in my house . Thank you for sharing.
Karen
Hi Karen! I’m so glad the recipe are resonating with you and your family! Thank you for the support and I hope you continue your love of cooking!
Hello Stella,
I love your passion for food and your warm and joyful spirit when sharing the good things that make food so comforting to the soul — your smile and cheerful encouragement when sharing your recipes certainly warm my soul!
Your joy for cooking and living surely have convinced me that Stella is Bella! Congratulations on the cookbook!!!
Hi William, Thank you so much for the kind message! It brightened my day – I hope you also have a wonderful day too!
Hi Stella,
I’m Italian and enjoy cooking. I have been making so many of your recipes for awhile now. So easy, healthy and fun to prepare. My family loves everything. Your videos are done so professionally. I can’t wait to get your cookbook. Congratulations to you and your success. Thank you so much for sharing all your amazing recipes.
Connie
Hi Constance, thanks to you so much for being here and trying out the recipes! I’m so happy that your family is onboard too!
I really really appreciate your lovely message and your support of my first cookbook – especially as a new author, it means a LOT to me. I love Italian cooking and grew up eating my fair share of it thanks to my family’s close relationship with our immigrant Italian neighbors and my father’s diners always had plenty of Italian food on the menu too! We loved it! So there is definitely an Italian influence on me and this book! You’re going to love it!!
Have a beautiful day!
Stella
I just found you on Youtube and really love yur style of cooking! I can’t wait to get your cookbook in September
Hi Ginger, thank you so much for the support! You’re going to love the book!
I love your recipes! Would you consider selling a digital edition? Most of my physical cookbooks don’t make it off the shelf anymore 😢
Hi Megan, thank you! it is sold digitally on Amazon! I will link it below:
https://a.co/d/j8ZU5Mt
Does the cookbook list the content of
The servings. Ie fat protein carbs ?
Hi Erin, yes! I list the nutritional info for every recipe in an organized chart in the back of the book.
I love your recipes! Can’t wait for the cookbook, I pre-ordered.
Thank you so much Stacy for the kind message and support! You rock!
You are so adorable and I love your recipes!
Amy you are so kind and sweet! Thank you for trying out the recipes!
sometimes you’re just one in the million to do all these beautiful one of the kind recipes I hope many things go your way and I hope you have a wonderful life God bless you from Melbourne Australia 🐥🐥🙏🙏🙏🍂🌺🌼🌷🍁💕🌻🌻🌿🍂🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi Juliette, I’m beyond blessed with my family and this wonderful recipe sharing website! I thank you for the SWEET message and wishes! I hope you have a beautiful life filled with health, love and happiness too!
Are the recipes on this site in the cookbook?
HI Sheri, Thanks for asking about the book!
Out of the 100 recipes in the book, 23 recipes are Fan Favorites. The rest are brand new recipes!
I just found you today and immediately wanted to know if you had a cookbook! I was so happy to see that you have one coming out and I quickly pre-ordered it! Looking forward to trying some of your recipes!!!
Welcome Kimberly!
Thank you so much for supporting and pre-ordering my cookbook – it means the world to me!
I hope you enjoy all you create! <3