Well, it’s that time of year again. For the last few weeks we, here in UK that is, know that we are approaching Lent – well let me re-phrase that – we know that Easter is on the horizon. The hot cross buns have been on the supermarket shelves since early January, and, believe it…
Tag: Greek cooking
No Messing Moussaká – Greek Food Myth No.3
It is arguably, the most famous but also the most maligned of all Greek dishes. Unfortunately, most visitors to Greece do not experience home-cooked moussaká, instead having to eat it at touristy tavérnes. There, it seems to have two incarnations – either as a congealing, solid, stripy slab or as a slop, served in individual…
Perasma, Kos – Greek cooking from field to plate
When you know a place like the back of your hand their is pleasure in revisiting the familiar – slipping back into the known just like putting on a pair of comfy shoes. It’s easy is to swim at the usual beaches and eat at your favourite restaurants. Then, every once in a while, you…
Sweet Summer Spice – Kaneláda – Cinnamon Cordial
I am currently suffering from a very specific condition. Fortunately, it is not life threatening – I’m sure that. externally I may even appear fit and healthy. Nonetheless, the affliction continues and the cure that I am desperately in need of is a good, strong dose of Greece. In these last, flagging weeks of August has…
Easy food for changing places – Fassolákia Yahní – Green Bean Casserole
There hasn’t been a lot of cooking done in our house since my last post. Obviously, we’ve all been reeling from the massive events in this country but that hasn’t been the reason for the lack of culinary activity. The cause is much more practical and mundane – we’re moving house. After twenty two years of…
Sweet nothings – Rizógalo – Greek Rice Pudding
It occurred to me recently that I have only posted a couple of sweet recipes so far. Truth be known, perhaps I am happier with the savoury palette than the sweet – or maybe I don’t have the patience for a lot of fiddling around with confections of sugar and butter. Having said that, there…
A New Greek Delight in London – ‘Hellenic Gourmet and Bakery’
A random Google search whilst visiting London last week had a very positive result. I have to admit that when it comes to making tsoureki – the fabulous Greek version of brioche – I struggle. It’s probably because I am a little impatient – the proving and rising takes forever – or it could be…
The Brightness of an Island Easter – Lambrópites – Easter Pies
Back in the distant days of the mid-1980s, I was fortunate enough to spend a few years living on the Greek island of Kos – one of the Dodecanese group of islands, in the eastern Aegean. It is now known as a major ‘package holiday’ destination, but back then the original character of the island…
A new take on an old favourite – Kritharoto – Orzo with Seafood
There is a school of thought that traditional food is just that; it’s traditional and should definitely not be messed around with. Sometimes a new version of a classic dish can seem pretentious and, just trying a bit too hard. Then, on the other hand, a bit of imagination can turn an everyday recipe into…
A Family Classic – Snitsel or Schnitzel ?
It’s funny how things come around – especially with cooking. I have always found that wherever I go and who ever I am talking to, there is a commonality in food – it’s a great leveller. We all eat the stuff, and amongst most people, there is a real interest in how to prepare it….
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