by Olympian | Sep 13, 2021 | Desserts, Recipes |
Lemon cheesecake with Biscotti Crust recipe uses ricotta here instead of cream cheese or Greek yoghurt for a slightly more textured cake. I also lemon zest and candied lemon slices to provide some contrast in flavour and texture, and the crust is biscota, not...
by Olympian | Aug 25, 2021 | Desserts, Recipes |
Although not Greek in origin, this Coffee and Walnut Cake is a coffee cake like no other, in that it is heady with coffee flavour in both the sponge and frosting, thanks to a touch of Greek Nescafe instant coffee powder…. And it’s absolutely delicious! What’s also...
by Olympian | Aug 5, 2021 | Recipes, Soups |
A simple trahana soup with lemon and olive oil is just about the simplest dish to make with trahana, yet I find it incredibly satisfying and refreshing. I like it both hot and cold; it is cooling on a hot summer day and comforting on a cool one! The soup is adapted...
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,...
