Okra, Greek-style
Today, I’ll show you how to cook okra (aka ‘lady fingers’) in tomato sauce. My recipe shares the Greek secret for its preparation that guarantees the okra tastes divine and… […]
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Hokkaido pumpkin soup with ginger
Mmmm… Just thinking of this divine soup makes my mouth water. Last time I made it, I had my daughter-in-law and her husband visiting from the UK. Let’s just say […]
Greek fakes – vegetarian / vegan brown lentil soup
Today, I am pleased to share another traditional Greek meal. Fakes is a wholesome and yummy soup that the Greeks enjoy at lunchtime, especially during winter. Emphasis on ‘lunchtime’, as […]
Pastourmadopitta (pastirma pie)
Today, I am sharing with you the kind of Greek comfort food that makes the eyes water as well as the mouth! Pastourmadopitta is a delicious pastry made with pastirma, […]
Golden turmeric tea. Your new, super-healthy habit!
Okay, so this is not a Greek recipe, but I had to share! I tried golden turmeric tea (or ‘golden milk’) for the first time earlier this month. Yummiest thing […]
Cheating with pizza: Make these yummy pizzas with souvlaki pitta bread
I owe my occasional (and hassle-free!) pizza fest at home to my mother who first tried this and recommended it to me. Let’s just say I never looked back ever […]
Yellow fava bean soup – the Greek way
The Greeks prepare their ‘fava’ only with split yellow fava beans. The most famous variety is the one of Santorini. In the photos that I share, I use another popular […]
Pepper and mushroom risotto
This delicious red pepper and mushroom risotto goes down particularly well as comfort food in the winter, but I enjoy it a lot in the summer as well. As it […]
Plaice stew with vegetables
I enjoy this yummy stew all year round but especially in the winter when my lemon tree is full to the gills with fresh, juicy fruit. Adding lemon zest to […]
The best marinade for lamb or pork
Hello! Today I am pleased to share my special marinade for lamb or pork. The combination of dried mint, paprika, rosemary and garlic makes the kind of magic I cannot […]
