Chicken with Leeks is a very simple but delicious and light dish which can be whipped up in no time made with Greek yoghurt and pesto which makes a very creamy sauce.
Pestos
A few days ago when I posted the Scarlet Pesto with Piperies Florinis I was planning to call it Red Pesto and google searching to see if there were other pestos with similar names I found this pesto and knew from that moment that it was something I wanted to try. Pesto alla Trapanese or …
I love making vegetables into pestos but I don’t make the usual Ligurian or Genovese pesto with pinenuts and parmesan. I don’t have anything against parmesan but I love Greek cheeses more and I also prefer to support Greek cheeses, so I have adapted the pestos with local flavours . Regarding pinenuts I am not …
Mint Pesto is a twist to the classic Italian sauce which is made with basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan. There are many kinds of pestos using different herbs, cheeses and nuts but my favourite is the one I have made with mint and of course almonds and halloumi which are used in Cyprus to suit the tastes and flavours of my country.
FFresh cilantro, known as coriander in Europe, is a herb which either you love or hate. Growing up in Cyprus, we used to eat it in salads, so I love it!
If you want to increase the amount of omega-3 fat in your diet, the best way is to eat more fish such as salmon, trout and mackerel. Eating broiled, baked or steamed fish two to three times a week is a good way of increasing the omega-3 fat in your diet. Last Tuesday I went …
Purslane (portulaca oleracea), grows everywhere so it is considered by many as a weed. However, if you don’t have a garden you can also find it at the farmers’ market. It has so many health properties that we should all start eating this wonderful treat offered to us so generously by nature.
Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to enjoy during the summer months? Look no further than this delightful Summer Pasta Salad with Chicken and Mint Pesto.