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10
Μάιος
2012
Apple Meringue Galette
I know I have virtually disappeared and it will take some time until I am back and start visiting your blogs. My husband was operated and had his gallbladder removed (cholecystectomy). Although technically it’s not a difficult operation if it is done laparoscopically, however the doctor began laparoscopic but had to proceed to an [...]
22
Απρ
2012
Tsoureki Pudding and Persimmon Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding is an old fashioned dessert which is made in many countries which had an English influence. Cyprus was a British colony for many years so this dessert was known in Cyprus as well. Puddings were originally made from stale leftover bread that was simply moistened in water, to which a little sugar, [...]
21
Απρ
2012
Deconstructed and Healthier Braided Piroskis (Pirozhkis)
Pirozhki or piroshki or Piroski (as we call them in Greece, with stress on the last syllable), are made from yeast dough and filled with a variety of fillings and are great for snacks, appetizers, lunch or dinner. Last week when I visited my friend Natasha of Five Star Foodie, she posted Pirozhki filled with eggs [...]
20
Απρ
2012
Anthotyro and Smoked Paprika Deconstructed Pastitsio with Eggless Bechamel
You can do this recipe from scratch if you like but I made it the following day, after having leftover spaghetti and Bolognaise sauce. The changes I made to this classic dish turned it into something completely different, very tasty, light and healthy not to mention that with a few extra ingredients this dish was [...]
16
Απρ
2012
Chicken with Leeks, Greek yoghurt and kafkalithres pesto
Christos Anesti and chronia polla. This is our wish after Easter which means Christos Anesti (Christ has risen) and may you live for many years. Today, Monday after Easter it is still a public holiday here in Greece. I wanted to cook something light with ingredients I had at home as all the shops [...]
13
Απρ
2012
Braided Savory Cheese Tsoureki
I’ve been making tsourekia for years and when a recipe is tried and tested and good, I do not see any reason why changing it. However, things do happen in the kitchen. Holy Thursday is the day we dye our Easter eggs and do most of the baking, so as usual, yesterday I dyed [...]
11
Απρ
2012
Lambriatika Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
Lambriatika or Paschalina Koulourakia are Greek Easter butter cookies, which are traditionally made only during Easter and have a distinct flavour as baking ammonia is used as the leavening agent. Baking ammonia, or ammonium bicarbonate, was used before the advent of baking soda and baking powder. It is a chemical leavening agent originally made from [...]
09
Απρ
2012
Melenios Halvas Bananas (Honey flavoured Banana Halvas)
Halvas – Χαλβάς (plural Halvades) is one of our favourite desserts during Lent but although I do like the classic recipe, over the years I have made so many new flavours, that I don’t want to go back to the classic one. This time I made a honey syrup, flavoured with lemon, cinnamon and [...]
08
Απρ
2012
Anginares à la Polita (Vegan Artichokes)
Anginares à la polita is a dish originating from Constantinople, in Greek Constantinoupolis, also called «Polis» meaning the city of Constantine. Therefore this dish means «artichokes city-style». Asia Minor used to be Greek for millenia until the Turkish Empire captured those territories as well. The Greeks developed several styles of cooking such as Smyrneiki Kouzina or Politiki [...]
07
Απρ
2012
Perka sti Ladokolla (Perch en Papillote) with Fresh Rosemary and Garlic
Happy Easter to all my friends celebrating Easter tomorrow. For us Orthodox, it’s Palm Sunday tomorrow and one of the two times during Lent where fish is allowed to be eaten. The other day was on the 25th March, the Anunciation on the Holy Mary, when I cooked this recipe, as we avoided [...]
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I am inviting you into my kitchen to show you authentic Greek & Cypriot Recipes but also creations of my own, cooked in a very healthy way, following
