These traditional Cypriot cookies, called “koulourakia sigma” due to their “S” shape, are flavoured with blossom water.  

Ellinikos Kaffés, which means Greek coffee, is one of the healthiest in the world. Recent studies have shown that a cup of Greek coffee a day is very good for your healthy and for longevity!

Christopsomo,  which translates as “Christ’s Bread”- pron. Christopsomo also named kouloúra tou Christoú (round bread of Christ), is usually a round loaf often made with the same ingredients as Easter bread. Raisins, nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg are just a few of the taste treats found in this traditional sweet loaf.

Wiener Schnitzel or scallopini, as they are called in Italy or escalopes in France, consist of thinly sliced meat cutlets, usually veal or pork, although chicken may also be used.  

A time-tested traditional Christmas cake recipe which is filled with homemade fruit preserve, as well as nuts, raisins brandy and treacle.

This is the traditional English Christmas cake recipe the recipe of which was given to me by a friend of mine, who makes it every year.

Using glycerin in the icing ensures that it is not hard. The lemon juice adds flavour and also helps to make a softer icing.

Place your baking tin on the parchment paper and trace a line round the tin using a pencil.  (I used a marker so that it would be better shown in the picture). Cut the parchment paper about 1/2 centimeter inside the line and place it in your tin. With a baking brush grease the paper …

In order to put spoon sweets in the cakes we wash and place them in a drainer for a couple of days. Then we cut them into small piece and mix them with the flour of the recipe. In this way they will not stick together neither will they land on the bottom of the …

“Gemista” means stuffed vegetables. This is one of the most popular Greek vegetarian summer dishes.