The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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When I was growing up in Cyprus, the government used to offer free morning snacks to all primary school students. One of my favourites was tahinopita -tahini paste swirl-. It was sooo yummy and sooo fitting after struggling with maths and the multiplication table!Those swirls were comfort food for me but I think they were …
Now look, I am going to share the recipe but please don’t be surprised and please please don’t be put off from trying it! The recipe is for eggless chocolate cupcakes but…they have a surprise ingredient which is not so common in cakes. It’s a paste that’s usually used in hummus!!! Ha ha see you …
Greek pies are super easy to make – if you are using shop bought pastry, of course!- and they are super tasty, they last for days and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, as lunch or as dinner! They are so versatile and the flavour combinations are quite inventive! However, if we were …
I love lasagna, I really do but sometimes I find that I want to cook for my family dishes that are meatless. Not in the sense that I would like us to have a vegetarian diet but to avoid meat instead. I know that meat is good for us and I am not a pro …
The other day I was preparing a bean stew (wait, I’m coming to the pizza in a bit) for my family. I am always really cautious when preparing these stews for my kids as I never know if they will enjoy it and subsequently eat it and subsequently be happy or not! I mean my …
If you are like me and you have minimal time in the morning to enjoy a filling, healthy breakfast then don’t worry I have you covered! This recipe is super easy to prepare and once everything is cooked and tossed together it can sit in the fridge for a week or so for you to …
Cypriot Keftedes: The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Try! Meatballs may be a classic in cuisines worldwide, but Cypriot keftedes (Κεφτέδες) take the experience to another level! These traditional Cypriot meatballs, with their crispy outside and tender, flavorful inside, are a family favorite throughout Cyprus—and for a good reason. They’re made with a simple combination of …