The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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This recipe, I have had for many many years! Is a recipe that ALWAYS works if you follow the right steps. I came across the recipe on BBC Food and after many tries and twists I have adapted it a bit to how I like brownies to be. Brownies, are a very easy dessert to …
The first time my grandmother included me in the kitchen was for making koulouria. I think it was her favourite food to cook and she was really, really good at making them. I remember vaguely that she was even interviewed by a lady who was gathering traditional recipes for a book. She would knead the …
This cake….I have no words for this cake! It’s wreck havoc to all my beliefs about vegan desserts! Look, I love desserts and I love desserts made in a traditional way like using chocolate, or cream or sugar when needed. Oh and eggs! This cake has no eggs though and instead has aquafaba!!!! Aquafaba is …
When I was younger, I did not and I repeat I did not like eating this food! Every time my mum would cook it, I would get a headache -by the way I still do, why??- Back then I didn’t enjoy eating it either though! I’m not selling this right now, am I? But wait, …
These are my angels! They are my absolute everything in life and I am so honoured and blessed to be their mum! I love them so much and I am sure like all the mothers in the world, I would do anything for them! Nektaria who is now 5 years old, was born in July …
Look, fried halloumi is the best thing in the world! THE BEST! If you haven’t tried it yet then just do it already! You can thank me later. In Cyprus, we usually enjoy it with some fried potatoes and a fried egg along with a moreish Greek salad and sourdough bread. It’s like our fry …
Like so many other Greek specialities, bougatsa has a long history, and particularly this one stretches all the way back to Byzantine times. Bougatsa is traditionally a breakfast pie with a filo pastry made of flour, softened butter and oil that requires a great deal of skill to prepare. The bakers have to roll out …