The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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Anise cake! Today, I’m here to talk about a delicious sweet and spicy dessert, perfect for any occasion! Now, I know what you might be thinking, Anise? Isn’t that the thing that tastes like black licorice?” Yes, my friends, it is. And I can hear some of you groaning already – I know that black …
Lemon Olive Oil Cookies, aka mpiskota. If you’re a fan of citrusy desserts, you’ll love these lemon olive oil cookies! These cookies are a refreshing twist on a classic treat with a soft buttery texture and a bright burst of lemon flavor. Do you know how easy they are to prepare? And bake? It just …
Anise Biscotti, aka paximadia is an absolute favorite of mine which, unfortunately, I cannot find easily in the shops. Greek Anise Biscotti is a well-known and cherished traditional Greek dessert. These crisp, flavorful biscuits are great as a sweet snack or to dip in coffee or tea. Therefore, the conventional formula might not be a …
Greek Lagana bread is a traditional flatbread that is baked on Clean Monday, the first day of Greek Orthodox Lent. It is typically served with taramosalata, a fish roe dip, and other Lenten dishes. The Greek lagana is made with flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil, and is often topped with sesame seeds. The …
Jeweled rice is a recipe I learned living in the UAE. It’s an easy dish to make, and I usually make it when serving lamb, as the flavors complement each other. It really goes beautifully with roast chicken. It is called jeweled rice because it is golden from turmeric, laced with spices, and decorated with …
Prasorizo is a traditional Greek recipe that many people enjoy. My husband is one of them! It’s a vegetarian dish, and as you have learned so far from the other recipes I am sharing, super easy. The only thing you should be a bit careful with this recipe is cleaning the leeks, as they can …
Olive Pie the traditional Cypriot way. You have to try this!! Your taste buds will thank you! This recipe was handed down to me by my mum. She loves making this olive pie recipe because she usually fasts. She always has this in the fridge, and when she gets hungry or peckish, she takes a …