Pistachio Feta Cheese Spread

Sandra Choremi_Pistachio Feta Spread

It is always amusing having a small nibble just before lunch is served. Lively discussions, Bossa Nova music, beautiful flowers and smiles around a couple of entreés warm up the atmosphere…. Feta Cheese mixed with herbs, lemon zest, garlic, chilly peppers Greek yogurt … and a drizzle of my Favourite Olive Oil… Pistachio and Feta Cheese Spread…

Avocado, Mung beans and Tahini Hummus

Sandra Choremi_Avocado Mung Bean and Tahini Hummus

Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. -Voltaire This vibrant green color of hummus recipe with avocado and mung beans was made again by mistake on a summer day in my kitchen in Paros…I was playing around with leftovers… Typical…

Black Olive Tapenade with Anchovies & Capers

Dark sophistication… As days are getting longer, my patio becomes the main attraction in the evenings… together with long drinks or a chilled bottle of wine…and some nibbles … I always have something in the fridge for such moments. Tapenade comes from the ancient word for capers, “tapeno”. In ancient times, capers would be preserved…

Greek Fava – Split Peas with Caramelised Onions

Greek fava -Split Peas with Caramelised Onions

Pure taste… This delicious, traditional from the Greek Island of Santorini, finds its place as a meze, next to other Greek spreads. Yellow split peas are actually used in its preparation, and not broad, fava beans, as one might think because of their name. I love to serve on my ceramic dark shade bowls, for…

Spinach Spread with Toasted Quinoa, Dates & Almonds

Spinach Spread with Toasted Quinoa, Dates & Almonds Spinach Spread with Toasted Quinoa, Dates & Almonds

Set the Tone… Healthy, earthy ingredients make a modern and surprisingly delicious appetizer when served with thinly sliced, multi-grain bread. Spinach, lemon and garlic bring in the depth; the dates add a touch of sweetness, the popped quinoa adds the extra crunch, while the toasted nuts create a complex result, cooled down by the Greek…