Meze / Starters Recipes
Feta-Graviera Melt is an easy and impressive appetizer or meze to serve for company or as a quick accompaniment to a light dinner. It’s really important to use good and real Greek feta for this dish, something that’s creamy and not too salty. I always add a melty yellow cheese, to, such as graviera, kasseri […]
3 TIPS WHEN WORKING WITH PUFF PASTRY 101 1. To avoid cracks or breaks in your pastry, ensure your pastry is fully thawed when unfolding it. 2. To avoid your dough sticking to your work surface or rolling pin, it’s essential to lightly flour both before starting to work with it. 3. Use a pairing […]
CAULIFLOWER RICE 101 Cauliflower rice is a nourishing alternative to rice that’s low in calories and carbs. It’s easy to prepare and can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s full of antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C. These antioxidants remove free radical particles from your body that can damage your cells and lead to […]
FRESH VS FROZEN SPINACH You can definitely substitute fresh spinach with frozen for this recipe. Spinach is a frozen vegetable with flavor that holds up to the freezing process and retains its texture. Fresh spinach provides more folate, a B vitamin that, according to some studies by the American Heart Association, it’s believed to prevent […]
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Squid is rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. Most of the health benefits of squid result from omega-3 fatty acids that promote good heart health, pregnancy health, healthy skin, hair, and nails, and reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. SUITABLE SUBSITUTE: Shrimp, crab, canned clams, sea scallops.
The Greek diet has all sorts of tasty indulgences and these succulent homemade small sausages that are a classic of Cyprus are definitely among them. Sheftalies, or seftalies, are a Cypriot recipe that can probably trace their roots back to some of the meat specialties held in high esteem by the ancient Greeks. They are […]
LENTIL SOUPS THROUGHOUT THE MEDITERRANEAN The lentil plant originates from Asia and North Africa and is one of the ancient foods. The humble lentil is a cousin to the pea and rich in protein and carbohydrates. It’s also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B. The types of lentils most widely used […]
TIPS GRILLING EGGPLANT SLICES One of the best varieties for recipes like the above is globe/ American eggplant although you can find that it works in all varieties of eggplants available. Choose small or medium eggplants as the larger ones tend to contain more seeds. Brushing each slice generously with extra virgin olive oil is […]
WHY SUNFLOWER MICROGREENS? Sunflower microgreens are among the most complete foods you can add to your diet to improve nutrition and they have a wonderful nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Like most microgreens, they offer excellent nutritional and medicinal benefits. Furthermore, sunflower microgreens are a substantial source of complete protein, meaning that they contain […]
TIPS FOR PERFECT CABBAGE STEAKS Choose a fresh, firm and crisp cabbage. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry. Cut off the bottom of the stem and use a sharp knife to cut the cabbage into 1-inch thick pieces. Season both sides of the cabbage steak. Make sure you […]