Dessert Hummus With Chocolate
A Little Hummus History The earliest mention of tahini is in a 13th-century Arabic cookbook, which mentions hommos al tahini. Hummus means chickpeas in Arabic. Hummus is arguably one of the world’s most versatile recipes; in its purest form (chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic) it’s everything from a perfect dip for bread or vegetables to […]
Raspberry Coconut Vegan Ice Pops
DID YOU KNOW? The refrigerated coconut milk is not typically intended for cooking, but for putting into coffee, drinking plain, and perhaps adding to your breakfast cereal. This product usually contains lots of water, sugar, added vitamins and minerals, sea salt, and preservatives or thickeners. Canned coconut milk is typically not sweetened, and tends to […]
Vegetarian Stuffed Round Zucchini
NOTES: If you dislike quinoa’s bitter taste, there are two ways to get rid of it: rinsing or toasting the quinoa before cooking it.For 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, you’ll want to use 2 cups of water—this will yield 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower […]
Eggwhite Omelet With Swiss Chard
TIPS FOR EXCELLENT EGG WHITE OMELETS EVERY TIME: Cook the omelet at a low temperature. This will prevent it from browning and will create a fine texture. Make sure to use a rubber spatula when cooking the omelet. Metal spatulas will break the egg whites and make it impossible to transfer the omelet in one […]
Asparagus Strawberry Salad
MASTIHA NOTES Mastiha is, indeed, one of the most seductive spices in the Mediterranean. It is faintly reminiscent of pine and has a deep, almost musky aroma. It is definitely Greece’s most exotic spice. It hails exclusively from Chios, where it has been produced since antiquity and long known for its medicinal value. It is […]
Chilled Cucumber-yogurt-avocado Soup
YOGURT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN In the Mediterranean, yogurt is enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a variety of interesting, sweet, and savory ways. Often, it’s used as a dip or dressing, it’s the main ingredient of a marinade, replaces mayonnaise and stars in desserts and drinks. Another great way of using yogurt beyond breakfast […]
Fish Fillet Rolls Stuffed With Spinach, Arugula & Pine Nuts
NOTES FOR STUFFED FISH ROLLS One tip for making the excellent fish rolls is to roll up the fillets from the head to the tail end and place them closely together in a baking dish. Looking for the best way to cook delicate or flaky fish? Pan-frying is a great choice as it creates a […]
Spiced Carrot – Tahini Soup
TAHINI NUTRITION Tahini is a delighful way to add powerful antioxidants and healthy fats to your diet, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its health benefits may include reducing risk factors for heart disease and protecting brain health.
Lentil-bulgur Salad with Parsley and Hot Peppers
POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES USED IN THIS SALAD Cumin has many evidence-based health benefits. Some of these have been known since ancient times, while others are only just being discovered. Using cumin as a spice increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion, provides iron, may improve blood sugar control and may reduce food-borne illnesses. Cinnamon is […]
Vegan Mousaka
USING AQUA FABA IN BECHAMEL Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas or made by slow-cooking soaked, dried chickpeas then draining out the liquid. . This starchy liquid is a great binder directly from the can, that’s super handy, as it whips and creates a foam. As a result, aquafaba is able to […]
Vegan Pea-Spinach Pesto
NUTRITIONAL YEAST 101 I am new to using nutritional yeast, and it was introduced to me by one of the top vegan chefs in Athens. Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and usually gluten-free; it is deactivated yeast (unlike baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast) that has been grown for human consumption. It’s a rich source of B […]
Wild Herb Flatbread
TIPS 1.Let the dough do its second rise in the pan it will be baked in. Since you won’t have to move the dough after its second rise, it will keep as much air in as possible.2. Be generous with the olive oil in the pan! Pour a â…›-¼ inch layer of olive oil into […]