by Debbie Papadimitriou | Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Desserts, Oven Baked, Recipes |
These amazing tahini cookies are chewy and delightful without any dairy or eggs…. so Lent friendly 🙂 Using spelt flour, sesame seeds, and no refined sugar makes them a delicious treat with a cup of coffee or tea. Vegan Tahini Cookies 1 cup spelt flour¼ tbsp...
by Olympian | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Family Dinners, Oven Baked, Recipes |
I don’t think that that there is anything better in this world than Greek roast lamb (ok, maybe loukoumades are also up there!!).. it’s what I was bought up on! Roast lamb done the Greek way is nice and browned with charred edges… some may even say over done!! Greeks...
by Olympian | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog, Oven Baked, Recipes |
Greeks LOVE to bake… especially bread! Horiatiko Psomi which is also known as Country Bread is a type of Greek bread that you’re able to find in every Greek bakery. It originates from Greek villages, has a unique flavour and texture and is a dense and crusty bread...
by Olympian | May 12, 2021 | Blog, Family Dinners, Oven Baked, Recipes |
Pastitsio is to Greeks what lasagne is to the Italians and what mac and cheese is to Americans – intensely aromatic, rich and gooey layers of tubular pasta in a hearty sauce consisting of tomatoes and ground lamb meat, topped with béchamel sauce and, ideally,...
by Olympian | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Easter, Oven Baked, Recipes |
Lagana is a Greek flatbread traditionally baked on Clean Monday, the first day of Lent… but let me say out loud that it’s a shame that it’s not eaten more as I think that it’s delicious, as Lagana bread is usually consumed with olives and taramasalata. To be...
by Olympian | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog, Desserts, Oven Baked, Simple Tasty Treats |
Melomakarona (μελομακάρονα) are traditional Greek Christmas cookies, that are served during Christmas time throughout Greece. The word “melomakarona” is a combination of the two words “meli”, which means honey and “makarona”. “Makarona” comes from the ancient word...