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Fasolaki / Runner Beans

I was going to give up this blog, I became ‘busy’ again on the other side of Covid. Between trying to catch up with life, a new...

Spanakopitta - Spinach Pie

Having this recipe, hand written by my mum, on her fathers headed business paper (he retired late 1980s ) should’ve rang alarm bells if...

Rice - So Damn Hard To Make

Why is it rice is so damn hard to make?! This has taken me a good few years to perfect. First time I attempted to make plain boiled rice,...

Kritharaki - Is it Rice or Pasta?

The debate on this one is ....is it rice or pasta? Officially it’s pasta but the debate is similar to what came first, the chicken or the...

Soupies - Cuttlefish

Anyone eating this must be aware of one thing, your mouth will be inked black and it takes some time to go. Eating this as a child was a...

Tzatziki Dip

Ingredients 250g Coarsely Grated Cucumbers 1/3 Tsp Salt 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 250g Full Fat Greek Yogurt 1 1/2 Heaped Tsp Dry Mint 1...

Tahini Dip

Ingredients 1 Jar Tahini 1/2 Glass Warm Water 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 2 Lemons Juice 1 Tsp Salt Method Decant the tahini and it’s oil into...

Houmous Dip

Ingredients 400g Chickpeas 1 Tbsp Tahini 1 1/2 Lemon Juice 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Low Fat Natural Yogurt 1 Tbsp...

Dips - Some Pretty Great Dips!

I loved making these! They were surprisingly easy to make and not so surprisingly easy to scoff! We’ve got some pretty great dips, us...

Piselli with Artichoke - Quick and Easy

If you're a vegetarian, vegan or just fancy a break from meats, this is a quick and easy dish to try! Ingredients 20ml Olive Oil 1 Large...

Fakes - 'You Just Know'

Let me tell you what the hardest obstacle I must overcome with each and every recipe I get taught, apparently, I should ‘just know’. This...

Octopus Stifado - Clean Monday

I spent some of my childhood and most of my teenage years growing up on the beautiful island of Cyprus. Island life is very different...

Louvi with Lahana - Louvilouvilouvilouvilouvi

As an adult, I’ve learnt to appreciate this dish and actually do miss it from time to time. I hated this dish as a child, hated the smell...

Kolokasi - Bum Gas

What is this? Kolokasi (Greek) or toro (English) is a root vegetable similar to a parsnip in texture, when cooked, smooth like a sweet...