Melitinia, Sweet Cheese Tartlets from Santorini
Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.
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Santorini Melitinia
Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.
Puff Pastry Stuffed With Spinach And Gorgonzola Cheese
EGG WASH TYPES & THEIR USE: Egg wash is the mix of eggs beaten with water, milk, or cream. It’s the finishing touch applied to baked goods before baking. It creates a golden-brown gloss that makes them irresistible. When it comes to egg washes with water, the main difference is the following: Egg white […]
Grilled Or Seared Scallops With Grilled Or Broiled Endives
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCALLOPS: They are healthy and delicious and there’s little reason to avoid scallops as they’re overall considered safe. Scallops are high in protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, as well as rich in a number of trace minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and copper.
Kiwi blueberry smoothie
BLUEBERRY AND KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Blueberries are a good source of fiber, a good source of Vitamin C, and contain various vitamins and minerals. They have the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids appear to be the berries’ antioxidant with the most significant effect. Kiwis are remarkably high in vitamin C, […]
Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
ROLLED OATS 101 Rolled oats are lightly processed whole-grain food. Traditionally, they are made from oat groats that have been unhulled and steamed, before being rolled into flat flakes under big rollers and then preserved by being lightly toasted.
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH CHILI, CILANTRO AND TOASTED PITA BREAD
ABOUT RED LENTILS Red lentils are typically bright orange in appearance, and are similar to other lentil varieties in terms of overall – great – nutritional benefits. They tend to break down a little more easily than brown, green or black lentils, and have a mushier texture as well. Additionally, they have a slightly […]
Savoy Cabbage Bean Soup
Savoy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable named after the Savoy region in France, where it’s believed to have originated. It’s a versatile cabbage that even though it isn’t as crunchy as the green cabbage, it keeps its texture when cooked. It has a full flavor and can be enjoyed raw, cooked, pickled and roasted […]
Chickpea Curry With Mushrooms and Spinach
ABOUT CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH: The combination of chickpeas and spinach makes for a nutritionally complete vegetarian or vegan meal and it is a combination that appears in many traditional cuisines throughout the world. There are spinach-chickpea combos with regional variations in parts of the Peloponnese and northern Greece, especially the northwestern part of the […]
ROASTED BEETROOT, SPINACH, APPLE, AND WALNUT SALAD
VARIATIONS: This recipe works with many different apple varieties. Two of the best would be Gala, Braeburn and Fuji. Gala is the most popular apple variety in the US and they are firm, tangy and sweet. Braeburn apples are crisp, sweet and zesty and Fuji are firm, juicy and sweet.