I spend about half of the year without tomatoes. It’s a hell of a lot of time, if you ask me. But it’s always worth it. Come late spring, when I’m finally able to get my hands on the first ones of the season, I remember why I need to wait. [READ MORE]
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Tahini, cherry & pistachio chunky granola
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Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day; I know, I sound like a broken record, but to me (and others, I guess) it’s not just a meal: it’s your first choice of the day, a simple pleasure, yet one that I truly cherish. I really don’t get people who have breakfast in a rush or those who (shock! horror!) skip it altogether. [READ MORE]
Spinach, basil & pecan pesto
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As I mentioned on yesterday’s post, one of the biggest Greek Orthodox Easter traditions is the making and consumption of mageiritsa, a meaty, herby soup, on Easter Eve. Although I’m not fussy at all when it comes to food and will probably eat anything put in front of me, I have never tasted this dish. [READ MORE]
Very chocolatey hazelnut brownies
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It really doesn’t take much to throw a successful dinner party; as I’ve shared on Monday’s post, as long as you get a bit organised with the prep required, being surrounded by good friends alone is a guarantee for a fun night in. Even though preparing and plating appetisers is my favourite ‘before’ step, the part of the meal I always anticipate the most is the dessert. [READ MORE]
Baked camembert with fresh & dried fruit
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This weeks is all about cheese, only one of my favourite things to eat. I’m not a snob when it comes to it- I love almost every kind, in almost every form. Growing up, there was always a few different cheese varieties in our fridge (popular Greek ones, Stilton, parmesan and often a French one); that’s still the case with my fridge. I stock up on cheese almost every week and even though I don’t discriminate, I’ve noticed that here in London, I’m quite partial to French varieties. [READ MORE]
Date, almond & lime no-bake breakfast bars
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A couple months ago, I told you all about how breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. Seriously; I never ever skip breakfast; it doesn’t matter if it’s 6 in the morning, frantically trying to catch a flight, or hangover silly after two glasses of red wine. There has to be breakfast and it has to be good. [READ MORE]
New Year’s cake (Vasilopita)
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Vasilopita (Basil pie) is the highlight of the season’s festivities for me; the dessert is named after St Basil, a very wealthy and generous man living in Cappadocia in the 4th century who, as the story goes, decided to distribute his fortune to those in need, by making small pies and hiding money or jewelry in each one of them.
My favourite winter salad (crunchy, sweet & sour and oh so pretty)
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I usually prefer making salads is the summer. I can’t think of a better way to survive the heat but by eating light dishes, making full use of the abundance of the vibrant and colourful vegetables and fruits available. During the winter, I mostly gravitate towards using seasonal vegetables in piping hot soups, along with lots of fragrant spices and herbs. There are however certain salads which I love making once the weather gets cold. [READ MORE]
Rice, chicken & herbs salad
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When I was little, I considered rice a poor substitute for pasta. I thought it didn’t taste or look like much, but because I was stubborn, I was sure that if I cooked it myself, it would miraculously improve. [READ MORE]
Sweet and salty cashew caramel corn
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The end of summer always leaves me with bittersweet emotions: while I don’t want to let go of the hot temperatures, smell of sunscreen, warm starry nights and the overall easiness of the season, I long for the first signs of fall. I ‘m always happy to see the sidewalks filled with colourful falling leaves and to try new comfort recipes featuring autumnal produce. Most of all, I can’t wait for Halloween. [READ MORE]