After Midnight… Easter Soup or magiritsa, a sort of stew made from lamb offal and greens, is eaten right after attending church in the very early hours of Sunday morning. When I attended a cooking seminar by Chef Christoforos Peskias for the first time, he taught our class this recipe. I instantly fell in love…
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Mar
Mar
Sweet surprise… It’s a small wonder how herbs find their place in sweet creations, both my Lavender cake and Lemon and Thyme cake have been surprisingly delicious… This cake happened almost by mistake! Mistakes in the kitchen are the start of brand new discoveries… A compelling combination, with the right amount of sweetness in it, playing…
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Feb
Feb
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…
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Feb
Feb
Oldies, Goodies… This is a comforting classic dish; beautifully pungent, elegant and tender… A sweet and sour flavour that makes it ideal for a cold winter evening. Let it simmer for as long as it needs to become tender and, once it is ready, simply sauté it to give it that twist of flavour. You…
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Nov
Nov
The Art of Keeping it Simple… This is a great afternoon tea pick-me-up and reminds me of my garden in Paros with the essence of lavender… The ingredients are pure simple and Mediterranean … Lavender – Oil -Yogurt and of course eggs, sugar and the basics… I admit that it has become my favourite !…
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