Glyko Milo is a Greek fruit preserve made with a Greek variety of apples called Firiki (Pijrus Malus ή Malus Communis), which are very aromatic.
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I made these marinated Pork Chops with ingredients I had at home. The marinade tenderized the pork chops, while making them extra juicy, infusing them with a sweet and sour flavour. I have been watching my diet for some time now, so I try and cook lighter but without counting calories. Mostly I cook some …
This Fettuccine with Chicken and Chocolaty, Mastic gum Sauce recipe was inspired when we visited France. One day I tried a Mexican dish called Pollo con Mole Negro, that is chicken with a black chocolate hot sauce. I still remember how much I liked that dish and decided to make something that would remind me of that recipe.
Ravani or revani is one of those traditional Greek desserts our mums used to make. The classic recipe of Ravani is made with semolina and yoghurt and then drenched in syrup. A similar recipe is made by other cultures as well and we find it under the names Basbousa, Basbuusa, nammoura, shamali etc.
Arakas laderos is a Greek, vegan or Lenten dish, with peas, carrots, potatoes and herbs cooked, in a rich olive oil-tomato sauce.
I have the pleasure to announce that I am going to be this month’s host of Think Spice, created by Sunita, of Sunita’s World. When I contacted Sunita way back in May, last year, asking if I could host one of the events, Sunita gladly replied to me that I would host in February. …
Fakes (pronounced fakhés) is a Greek vegan lentil soup with vegetables. It is of high nutritional value which makes it perfect for the cold days!
Moschari Kokkinisto is a Greek stewed recipe with veal. We don’t prefer beef in Greece so most of the Greek dishes are made with veal. Kokkinisto in Greek means “reddened” which is the final outcome of a veal dished cooked in red wine and tomato.
Quince (Kydoni in Greek), is known from ancient years and its cultivation is said to have preceded that of the apple culture.
This Sweet and Savoury Pork Tenderloin with Quince, Prunes and Chestnuts is a flavour-packed dish that combines succulent pork tenderloin with the rich, fruity sweetness of quinces and the earthy goodness of chestnuts.