Avgolemono Soup
The soul of the soup is Greek: we finish off many soups with an egg/lemon emulsion that makes a soup tangy and creamy.
Lentil Salad with Smoked Mackerel
Legumes figure prominently in the Greek kitchen, we’ve cooked with them since ancient times and thank goodness we still eat them.
Spring Salad with Mediterranean Style Miso Dressing
I’ve always been a fan of this dressing containing miso paste, which is made from fermented soy, rice or barley and is Japanese in origin.
Bravas Style Roast Potatoes
I recently served up some roast potatoes as part of a catered order that would hold up being crispy upon being reheated.
Chickpea Soup from Sifnos
It wasn’t just any soup but the very well-known and traditional chickpea soup of Sifnos. My last day on Sifnos was a Sunday and it would be my last and only chance to eat the real deal.
Manouri, Citrus, Pistachios & Pomegranate Salad
This salad is built for winter: my popular three-citrus dressing, salad greens, Manouri cheese, mandarins and pomegranate seeds and finally, pistachios for some nice crunch.
Whole Roast Cauliflower with Ranch Tzatziki
During the lockdown(s), I missed going out to restaurants to see friends and of course to try out new dishes or order my favourite dishes. One dish I enjoy ordering from Mediterranean and Levantine restaurants is whole roasted cauliflower. It’s a dish where you eat with your eyes first (ain’t she pretty) and then to […]
Kolokithopastitsa From Naxos
When I visit Greece, it’s from late July until about mid-September. During this time I also get to see produce change at the markets. We are now into Autumn and pumpkin and squash are now in season. This dish comes from the island of Naxos, a well-sized island that boasts of a good tourist season […]
