Halloumi — a Middle Eastern delicacy of Byzantine origin and a trademark of Cypriot cuisine — is my favourite mezze when served outdoors accompanied by cherry tomatoes and a glass of ouzo on the rocks! Grilled Halloumi cheese Ingredients 2 x 230 g package Halloumi cheese 2 tablespoons flour sea salt freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying…
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Jun
Jun
Fresh and Green This dish reveals a feast of summer wonders. It is easy to prepare and can be served on a buffet of mixed salads served outdoors or as a light meal on its own. Tuna Rice salad with Capers and Herbs Ingredients 2 cups long grain white rice 2 cans (320 g each) tuna in olive oil ¼ cup fresh…
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Apr
Apr
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…
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Mar
Mar
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…
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Jun
Jun
Our potatoes … I must admit how fortunate we are… We grow our own potatoes in Paros and it makes a huge difference … They grow in a sandy-clay like soil with a lot of care and love…Every season Fanis grows different variety. When potatoes are still warm, coat them with the fresh cool dressing…