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MAKARONIA ME KIMA RECIPE (GREEK STYLE SPAGHETTI IN MEAT SAUCE/BOLOGNESE)
‘Makaronia me kima” is one of the most popular dishes in Greece, served in every household in Greece on a weekly basis, as it is a very...
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May 10, 20232 min read
Apple & Pecan Muffins
Get adventurous with some apple and pecan muffins. Apple & Pecan Muffins Gluten & dairy free Ingredients: 250g rice flour 150mls runny...
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May 10, 20231 min read
Basque Cheesecake
The name makes it sound quite historic to me, but Basque Cheesecake was created in 1990 by chef Santiago Rivera of La Viña in San...
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May 10, 20232 min read
GREEK MEATBALLS RECIPE (KEFTEDES/ KEFTETHES)
Crispy, juicy and absolutely delicious! Give this traditional Keftedes / Keftethes (Greek Meatballs) recipe a try and add a Mediterranean...
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May 9, 20235 min read
TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE (HORIATIKI / XORIATIKI)
If you have been looking for a Greek salad recipe (Horiatiki) that actually tastes like the one served in Greece, then you have to try...
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May 9, 20234 min read
TRADITIONAL GREEK ORANGE CAKE WITH SYRUP (PORTOKALOPITA)
Fluffy and colorful and soaked in a delicious orange scented syrup! A mouthwatering Greek Orange cake (Portokalopita) with the aromas and...
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May 9, 20235 min read
Coffee & Walnut Cake
Coffee & Walnut Cake Ingredients: 175gms self raising flour 175gms unsalted butter 175gms sugar 50gms walnuts 3 eggs 4 tbsp instant...
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May 9, 20231 min read
Japanese Milk Bread
There are two versions; the rolls and a loaf that makes for amazing toast too. It uses the tangzhong method which has its origins in...
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May 9, 20232 min read
Chocolate Birthday Cake
The best things come in small packages they say. Here’s a cute little number I made for Stacy’s birthday that punched above its weight on...
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May 9, 20232 min read
Filipino Sticky Rice Cakes
Our international culinary tour stops off at the Philippines today. Both chewy and gooey, this special dessert is usually presented on a...
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May 9, 20231 min read
THE EASIEST HOMEMADE PITA BREAD RECIPE!
My very best homemade pita bread recipe! If you like your pita bread soft, fluffy, and authentic, then this super easy pita bread recipe...
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May 9, 20237 min read
GREEK DOLMADES RECIPE (STUFFED VINE/ GRAPE LEAVES DOLMATHES)
Little bites of heaven! A great vegetarian appetizer made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and...
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May 8, 20236 min read
GREEK PASTITSIO RECIPE (GREEK LASAGNA WITH BÉCHAMEL)
My very best Greek Pastitsio recipe (Pastichio)! This is my authentic “Greek Lasagna” recipe for you to make this traditional delight...
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May 8, 20234 min read
Sesame Chocolate
Popular in cuisines around the world, sesame is the oldest domesticated oilseed crop, having been cultivated for over 5000 years - mainly...
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May 8, 20231 min read
Date & Nut Energy Bars
I don’t remember energy bars as a kid. I remember Marathon bars (now Snickers) and probably the prelude to our more ‘virtuous’ energy...
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May 8, 20231 min read
Elizabeth Jubilee Sponge Cake (aka Victoria)
Named after Queen Victoria who enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this may seem a bit old fashioned (classic) in our hemp and chia...
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May 8, 20231 min read
Royal Fruit Cake
Probably England’s most traditional cake where versions morph into Christmas pudding and wedding cakes. My King Charles’ Coronation...
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May 8, 20231 min read
Lamingtons
All the way from down-under, Lamingtons are an iconic butter or vanilla-sponge cake traditionally made on Australia Day. The cake squares...
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May 8, 20232 min read
CRISPIEST GREEK LEMON POTATOES RECIPE (PATATES LEMONATES)
The perfect, traditional Greek lemon potatoes recipe, ideal for your Sunday family roast!!! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside...
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May 5, 20234 min read
Apple Pies
These individual apple pies are so quick to make and perfect with Crème Anglaise. And I thought, how nice of the French to make our...
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May 5, 20232 min read
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