Recipes

Vegan Olive Oil Mandarin Thumbprints (and Greek Mandarin Paximadakia)

If there is one aroma that captures a Greek winter kitchen, it is the fragrance of fresh mandarins. Their zest ...
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Pumpkin Soup with Carrots, Sweet Potatoes and Ginger

When cooking for a larger gathering, few dishes are as elegant and reassuring as a velouté-style pumpkin soup. Silky, gently ...
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Spicy Prawns (shrimp) with Ginger, Chilli and Feta

There are days when traditional flavours ask for a little spark. Spicy prawns with ginger, chilli and feta is a ...
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Epityron: An Ancient Greek Olive Relish

Among the simplest yet most telling preparations of ancient Greece is epityron (ἐπίτυρον), an olive relish served over cheese, built ...
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Red-Wine Kydonopasto with Spices and Almonds

A rich red-wine kydonopasto with warm spices and roasted almonds. Inspired by tradition, finished with a personal Valentine’s twist. Every ...
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Gougères – Classic French Cheese Puffs

Gougères are one of those quietly impressive bites that disappear almost as soon as they reach the table. Crisp on ...
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Garidomakaronada With Ouzo And Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Garidomakaronada is one of those dishes that instantly brings the Greek seaside to the table. It is unfussy, aromatic, and ...
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Greek-Style Olive Oil Apple Cake with Fresh Ginger

This Greek-style Olive Oil Apple Cake with Fresh Ginger is delicious on its own, but also pairs beautifully with a ...
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Chestnut & Chocolate Roulade with Cream Cheese Filling

This chestnut & chocolate roulade is an elegant winter dessert, rich yet balanced, and perfect for festive tables or special ...
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Glühwein - Traditional Mulled Sweet Wine

Traditional Glühwein is a warm wine, with lots of aroma from the warm spices, which you will find in many ...