Spanakopitakia – Rustic Spinach Pies

Spanakopitakia - Rustic Spinach Pies

Little Wonders Some flavours are  connected to memories and places … These spinach pies will always represent, in my mind, the passion that the people of Paros have for cooking and sharing… Mary, my friend who lives in Paros all year round, used to make these  homemade spinach pies in the winter. She makes her…

Spicy Couscous Salad with Courgettes Fresh Herbs and Feta Cheese

Couscous salad

Round and round One of the things I find fascinating about creating in the kitchen is the simple, yet astonishing blend of cultures, flavours and timeframes. This is what happens when you prepare a dish of couscous. One of the first written references of this tiny semolina  is from an anonymous, 13th-century North African cookbook….

Camargue red Rice with Feta Cheese

Camargue red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese

True Colours Camargue red rice is a variety of red rice cultivated in the wetlands of the Camargue region of southern France. This red rice has a nutty taste and is the perfect base for a filling dish that whispers summer. Pour the dressing over the rice while it is still warm, so it can absorb all…

Edamame Mint Spread with Feta Cheese

Edamame mint spread with feta cheese

Green and spicy The edamame beans ( can be substituted with fresh or frozen green peas)  do make an unexpected companion to feta cheese. Almonds come in the mix to enhance the crumbly texture and add an earthy tint to the recipe, while garlic and chilly pepper spice things up. Edamame Mint Spread with Feta…

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…