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 | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog, Family Dinners, Recipes |
Kolokithokeftedes or squash fritters are so light and so crispy but just jammed packed with flavour… so much so you’d never think that they were Lenten or fasting friendly!!!! The mixture from my recipe can Be made up to three days before you want them; just cover...
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 | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Easter, Recipes |
The name tsoureki comes from the Turkish word “corek” which refers to any bread made with yeast dough and is the traditional sweet yeast bread Greeks make every year on Holy Thursday, and eat on Easter Sunday. Prepare this traditional tsoureki recipe for your friends...
