Orzo Pasta with Courgettes, Lemon and Herbs

Orzo Pasta with Courgette, Lemon & Parsley

Evening Standard… This orzo pasta recipe is the epitome of light comfort food. Creamy and soothing, the lemon zest blends with the courgettes and the garlic that creates a firm base. I use my homemade chicken stock  that has a more condensed feel to it. Add some fresh basil and mint leaves , or any…

Autumn Barley Risotto

Autumn barley risotto

Autumn Sonata A  recipe, put together with love and respect for nature, can create a painting, brushstrokes of different ingredients, all blended in to make up a beautiful image… I find the combination of ingredients quite sophisticated; subtle but still incredibly flavoursome… Autumn Barley Risotto Ingredients ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 small courgettes, diced small 1 leek,…

Courgette Chips

Courgette chips

The Crunch These crunchy courgette chips always remind me of my dear friend, Christo Krimeas, and our favourite restaurant Christo  in the village of Naoussa in Paros… His lovely smile appeared first, and this dish followed soon after — long conversations and memories from the past… Fresh crunchy courgettes  from the garden in sizzling oil make…

Briam – Greek Vegetable Bake

Briam - Greek Vegetable Bake

Secret Garden This is a typical Greek vegetable dish  Tourlou, meaning “mixed”, or Briam, according to the Turkish version, and it is a perfect manifestation of Mediterranean magic. As you can see from the list of ingredients, we use only seasonal, fresh vegetables, but sometimes we can be a little mischievous and add a little…

Courgette Frittata

Courgette Frittata

Flower Power Whenever I come across courgette blossoms I can’t resist… I must be creative..! Adding herbs, vegetables and a variety of cheeses you can create many diverse combinations. However, even if you can’t find the blossoms, the courgettes themselves are more than enough to make a delightfully delicious dish! Courgette Frittata Ingredients 7 organic eggs…