The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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 …
Ladenia (olive oil pizza) is a type of flatbread originating from Cyclades islands. It’s a vegan type pizza which is usually consumed during lent as a light meal, a snack or even as a side dish for legumes. It is extremely easy to make and super healthy. The dough takes about one hour to rise …
I have both the girls home this week as it’s half term! The weather has been awful though so we are struggling to find places to visit and have fun (sad face). This means that we have to spend more time at home which only means that I have to cook more than usual (sad …
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 …
Galaktoboureko is a relatively easy dessert to make that everyone loves. I know a lot of people who are too scared to try making it so let me help you out with this short but sweet tutorial on making one killer galaktoboureko! Galaktoboureko is basically a semolina custard pie wrapped in filo pastry which is …
If you are looking for an easy recipe for a dessert then you are at the right place. Cypriot Kalo prama which translates to ‘good thing’ is more than a good thing it’s fantastic thing. And it’s even better when you see how easy the recipe is. No mixer required, just one big bowl and …
You miss gyros I hear you say? There is no place near you to just buy some and treat yourself? You salivate just by thinking your summer holidays in Greece nipping in the shop to buy chicken gyros after spending the day on the beach? Then fear no more! I am here to offer support …