The holidays are just around the corner so it’s time to think what presents to buy for our beloved ones. Here in Greece, we are usually last minute buyers.  We never plan ahead and end up rushing the last minute to buy some presents, not to mention that what’s left from our income is never …

Now that we are still in Athens, I’ve been cooking a lot for the family.  When there’s no leftover food from lunch, I usually prepare something for my men to eat in the evening. A few days ago I made pizza but when I began making the dough, the flour was not enough so I …

Today’s recipe has a weird name and many of you may be wondering what stiftaria or casarecce, spirulina and kritamo may be.  When I added the picture on Facebook, even Greeks did not know what this was about.   Casarecce is a short, slightly tubular pasta, about one inch long, with a wonderful trench for …

Open Walk is an event organized by Atenistas, which is about walking in the city centre and discovering gastronomic delights.

  I am sorry it took me so long to post but there were some problems with my blog, which were finally resolved yesterday.  Rather late than never, here is the recipe I was planning to post during the weekend. I hope I will make it up to you with this amazing recipe you may have not …

These Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Quince Glazing and Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips, are quick and easy to make and a great way to use up ripe bananas.

Ryzogalo me Kydoni is a creamy Greek rice pudding infused with quince syrup, topped with aromatic cinnamon and sweet quince preserve. A comforting dessert ready in just 20 minutes.

I have made various lasagna recipes in the past which I have kept in my files to post for years. Here, I am posting a lot of lasagna recipes you’ll want to make for big family dinners and special occasions.

Milopita is the Greek word for apple pie and this Greek “milopita” is made with “epsima”, a concentrated grape syrup, which gives it its unique taste.

  “Gavros” (anchovies) is one of the relatively cheap fish and that is why in Greece it is called “the fish of the poor”. Fish like anchovies, sardines etc., also known as “foam fish” are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are known for their anti-inflammatory effects as well as their ability …