The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
Greek Beef Lemonato Recipe: A Family Discovery I have a confession: I didn’t know beef lemonato even existed until I met my husband. He’s from Tripoli, a beautiful city nestled in the Peloponnese, where traditions and family recipes are taken very seriously. His mom, a wonderful cook, makes an amazing beef lemonato—a classic Greek dish …
I think Greek food is the best -even if I am biased- and here’s why! Today, I want to share a story about the power of simple ingredients and how they can create something magical. And what better way to show this than with one of my all-time favorite recipes—Greek Tomato Galette. A Greek Food …
Ricotta pie, aka anaropitta is a traditional Cypriot recipe enjoyed all year round. It is made out of ricotta cheese, anari mixed with lots of cinnamon and sugar. The filling is then rolled into some very simple dough, baked, and, once ready, drenched in some lovely cinnamon syrup. I got you drooling right? Cypriot sweet …
Roast Pork with red wine has been one of my favorite comfort dishes. It’s easy to prepare, it’s flavorsome, and once you try it I know you will enjoy it on repeat. This roast pork recipe is a Sunday recipe or any other day you have time to prepare it. It needs love and time …
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 …