Ouzo Truffles
Try these easy and delicious Ouzo-flavoured chocolate truffles.
Greek Christmas Baking Class
Christmas is coming fast and for us Greeks that means lots of preparations. For Greeks, it is tradition to offer family and friends Kourabiedes, Melomakarona and many many other sweets. During this class I will show you how to make: * Kourabiedes * Melomakarona *Diples Light snacks will be served and you will get to […]
New Cook Book Release
I am pleased to announce the release of my cookbook, “The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook”. If you already have a copy of the Everything Mediterranean 2nd edition, then you’re covered. This is a reprint with a new cover, new name. This is a hugely successful book, easy to follow instructions, accessible ingredients and delicious dishes […]
Recap Taste of Nemea – Greek Supper Club
Last month I hosted an evening of wines from the Nemea region of Greece. The wines were all from Nemea and they will be poured by Kolonaki Group. Specialty Greek ingredients and olive oil from Nisos Importing. The menu was inspired by my travels to Nemea, the local products and the dishes were chosen to pair […]
Christmas Baking Class December 16th
Christmas is coming fast and for us Greeks that means lots of preparations. For Greeks, it is tradition to offer family and friends Kourabiedes, Melomakarona and many many other sweets. During this class I will show you how to make: Kourabiedes Melomakarona Vasilopita Light snacks will also be served. Cost is $90.00, class size limited […]
Recap: Tsiknopempti ’18
In 2018, Orthodox Easter fell on April 8th, a little earlier than usual but the good news was that we got to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday) with an array of roasted/grilled meats. What a blast we had last Thursday at Paintbox Bistro for 2018 Kalofagas Tsiknopempti! Greek Supper Club! Thank you to Nisos Importing and Greek […]
Baklava Cigars
Continuing with my series in the realm of Baklava, I present Pourakia or Baklava cigars. Again, all the flavour of Baklava can be had with these easy to make roll-ups. You can make them as big or as small a you wish.
Baklava French Toast
Well, almost. Baklava is a rich dessert of nuts and spices, sandwiched by thin sheets of phyllo and finished off with a lemony syrup. Here in Ontario, it’s a long weekend and we’re celebrating Family Day and some you others may be celebrating another tiny day (insert sarcasm emoji here)…Valentine’s Day. Make a decadent […]
Kourabiedes (κουραμπιέδες)
This Greek cookie is an almond shortbread cookie. Christmas time is coming and every home will certainly have Kourabiedes on offer for visiting house guests. These cookies are fantastically simple in ingredients, not too difficult and I don’t think I’ve met one person that doesn’t like them. What’s not to like about butter, roasted almonds […]
Kserotigana from Crete
Last month I cooked (and hosted) a Cretan dinner as part of my Greek Supper Club events and the dessert I chose was a Cretan specialty called Kserotigana. The dough is similar to Laconian diples but they look a little different. Diples are folded quickly in the hot oil with two forks and one has […]
