Pear Croustade
In this age of the ‘rona, I have extra time on my hands and I am happy to be cooking more for myself and to be able to contribute new recipes here. I am also updating some old recipes I feel that need a fresh look. One such recipe is this Pear Croustade. Posted in […]
Honey Poached Pears With Greek Yogurt
It’s Autumn and pears are in season. One of the more elegant yet easy desserts to serve are poached pears. Poaching means to cook something gently in a liquid. We have pears and the poaching liquid here is sugar, water, lemon peel, spices and Greek honey. Serve these pears with thick Greek-style yogurt, some crumbled […]
Halloumi Saganaki with Ouzo, Grapes
The first time I tried Halloumi cheese was back in the 80’s – my mom brought some home from a Cypriot friend who got the cheese from another Cypriot friend who made the cheese herself. It’s safe to say Halloumi cheese has gone beyond “cult status”. No longer found at Greek and middle eastern shops, […]
Greek Style Granola
Dried fruits such as figs, raisins, dates and apricots have been part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries. Drying fruit is one of the oldest forms of preservation and is still popular today. Use this recipe as a template, in that you can swap out dried fruit for the ones you like. I like granola […]
Roast Plums With Yogurt, Granola
Local plums are in season and they are so good when paired with brown sugar, a little sweet Mavrodaphne wine and spices. I am a big fan of star anise…cinnamon’s sexier cousin! I served these last summer at one of my Greek Supper Clubs, a warm and comforting dessert with a hint of decadence. Roast […]
Pavlova With Lemon Curd and Fruit
Named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this New Zealand-created dessert is easy and the combinations are endless! On your plate, a pavlova consists of a meringue nest (the base of the dessert) followed by a pastry cream, lemon curd and topped with fruit. This dish takes little time and you’ll impress your guests this summer […]
Strawberry Shortcakes
I’ve gone head-first into the abundance of local strawberries. Last weekend I went to pick my own from a farm just north of Toronto and I knew I had to make strawberry shortcake(s). The recipe can be assembled as cake (use a round spring form pan, cut cake in half to make two cake rounds), […]
Salad With Strawberry Dressing and Feta
Here in Ontario (where I reside), strawberries are at their peak in June/July and I recently went with my niece and nephew to pick our own at a farm. Local strawberries (local anything) is best and I am enjoying the basket I picked myself. I’ve paired strawberries and Feta before but this time I am […]
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
I love desserts that are easy to prepare in the summer. Less time in the kitchen = more time outdoors. This strawberry dessert is traditionally called Strawberry Pretzel Salad but I’ll call it dessert. It’s a classic in southern US cuisine and adults and kids will love it! About the pretzel crust….it works…a wonderful balance […]
Greekish Sangria With Sour Cherry Vissino
The warm weather is here, summer is coming so you want to have your drinks repertoire ready. Sangria is easy to make and one could serve it immediately but I think it benefits from a little time melding flavours in a fridge for another or so. Sangria’s origins come from Portugal and Spain and I […]
