Kolokitho-keftedes -Zucchini Fritters
This Zuuchini fritters are to die for! They have a crispy outside and a creamy interior that oozes cheese and the taste of zucchini. They taste buttery and are the best comfort food for the whole family, or just as a greek meze with a glass of wine and a few cherry tomatoes alongside with […]
Tomato-keftedes-Tomato Fritters
When tomatoes are in season, these fritters are to die for. They are sweet and succulent ,and even though fried, they are light and satisfying without any of the heaviness that fried foods offer. This is a super summer dish and pairs well tzatziki and a cold glass of wine, reminiscent of a true Greek! Add to your table as a delicious “meze”, or starter too.
Confit ChickPea Stew-Traditional “Sifnian Revithada”
This is one of my favorite foods since childhood. I used to eagerly wait for Sunday’s on my island of Sifnos, Greece, for the fired ceramic pots filled with the sizzling chickpeas to make it to our lunch table! I never really enjoyed meat growing up, so this was a taste of heaven to me. […]
No Flour- Lemon and Toasted Coconut Cake
RAVANI – A traditional olive oil based cake for pesach-with a twist!This is a flavorsome and olive-oily gluten-free cake with a hint of lemon or lime, and toasted coconut, coupled with the grittiness of the polenta and tender rubble of ground almonds which provide a wholly desirable dampness and grit compared to the usual flour.The […]
Matza -Spanakopita כשר לפסח
Ingredients: 1 Pack of Matza Crackers2 large leeks chopped (only the tender part, keep the rest for broths)1 onion finely chopped1 kg spinach washed and drained2 whole spring onions chopped fine 1 TBS saltfreshly ground pepper to taste¼ cup olive oil1 tbsp Matza flour or crushed up Matza1 TBS brewers yeast (optional)————- For the Cream:1 cup […]
“Revithada” ChickPea Stew with a Pressure Cooker
This is one of my favorite foods since childhood. I used to eagerly wait for Sunday’s on my island of Sifnos, Greece, for the fired ceramic pots filled with the sizzling chickpeas to make it to our lunch table! I never really enjoyed meat growing up, so this was a taste of heaven to me. […]
Fennel Steak with Mastiha-Yogurt and Olives
This is the dish that got me an apron on Masterchef. It is inspired by my greek roots, but modernized into a light, healthy and delicious meals.I love using Mastiha, it is a resin from these unique trees that grow on the island of Chios. Mastiha adds such a delicious spin and brightness to this […]
Spinach-Feta Loaf “Spanakopita”
For the dough: Makes 3 Loaves 500 g Spelt flour, or all-purpose100 ml olive oil20 ml vinegar, white wine, or ouzo10 g granulated sugar1 teaspoon fresh thyme( just leaves) or 1/2 tsp dried thyme1 1/2 tsp salt210 ml water200 ml olive oil, for brushing each Tip: Semolina, or polenta for dusting the bottom of the pan. Method:Mix the flour, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and water for 5 minutes in a […]
Greek Vegan – Honey Cookies “Melomakarona”
These cookies are traditional holiday cookies. They are very sweet and syrupy. I have lessend the amount of sugar content significantly from the original recipe. And most of the sugar now comes from the syrup and not from the cookie dough. I would not omit any more sugar from the recipe, I cannot guarantee the […]
No knead-Greek Style Country Bread
Ingredients: 250 gr. Spelt, Wheat, or any glutenous flour of choice.70 gr Yellow Corn Flour or Polenta2 Tsp Yeast1 Tsp Sea Salt1 TBS Honey or Sugar (Also-Maple and Date syrup are fine too, but not traditional greek ingredients)100-115 gr. Water (room temp.)——————————————————–Toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds, pumpkin or sunflower seeds for added crunch and beauty. Place […]
