Ingredients 2 kiwi 1 mango 150g pineapple 100g grapes 400g mixed berries we used strawberries, raspberries and blackberries 1 large orange 2 tsp honey (optional) Method step 1 Prepare the fruit with a small serrated knife. Cut the top and bottom off the kiwi, stand it up on one of its flat surfaces and cut …
Ingredients 500g pork neck your chosen glaze (optional) Method step 1 Slice the pork neck into 4cm strips, then toss with your chosen glaze. Leave to marinate for 2 hrs, then thread onto three large skewers. Light the barbecue. Once the flames have died down, cook the skewers for 5 mins on each side (or, …
Ingredients 250ml gin 200ml elderflower cordial 1l cloudy apple juice apple slices and ice, to serve Method step 1 In a jam jar, mix the gin with cordial. When ready to serve, divide the mixture between 8 glasses, top up with apple juice, apple slices and ice.
Ingredients 350g raspberries 150g sugar 700ml bottle of gin Method step 1 Tip the raspberries and sugar into a 1.5L sterilised jar. Pour over the gin, seal the jar and swirl around to dissolve the sugar. Store in a cool, dark place and turn the jar once a day for the first week. After 2-3 …
Ingredients 2 limes 100g golden caster sugar 5 medium-sized ‘long’ peppercorns one crushed and rest left whole (or use 2 tsp crushed black peppercorns) 450g ripe strawberry hulled and halved, or quartered if large vanilla or coconut ice cream to serve Method step 1 Using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest from 1 lime in …
Ingredients For the cake 200g caster sugar 200g softened butter 4 eggs beaten 200g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder icing sugar to decorate For the syrup 85g caster sugar 50ml amaretto For the filling 284ml tub double cream 250g tub mascarpone 3 tbsp caster sugar 150g punnet raspberries Method step 1 Heat oven to …
Ingredients 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste 1 garlic clove crushed 375g ready-rolled puff pastry sheet 125g ball mozzarella cut into chunks 100g mushroom sliced 1 courgette thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Mix the tomato paste and garlic together. Place the pastry …
Greek chicken soup is a comforting dish that is made with a flavorful chicken broth, tender chicken cuts, various root vegetables, and a choice of pasta or rice. Even though it can be prepared with a clear broth, Greeks prefer to thicken the soup with avgolemono—a creamy egg and lemon sauce. Hearty and nutritious, chicken soup …
Though simple in preparation, Greek-style tuna salad is packed with typical Greek flavors. Along with chunks of tuna, the salad mainly incorporates various diced vegetables, and the choice of different additions such as capers, olives, and herbs. It is either coated in a creamy dressing or simply seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice. Tonosalata …
Kokoretsi is a traditional dish consisting of lamb or goat offal that is chopped into tiny pieces, seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The offal is then skewered, covered with caul fat to keep the pieces in place, and cooked over charcoal. It is traditionally consumed as an appetizer or meze …
Staka me ayga is a simple Cretan dish consisting of poached or fried eggs and local staka (a type of buttery cream mixed with flour). The combination is usually seasoned with salt and pepper, and it is typically enjoyed warm for breakfast. Eggs with staka are often paired with apaki (smoked pork), another traditional Cretan product. Staka is a …
Greek sesame bars are prepared with two main ingredients — honey and sesame seeds — but often employ various additions such as flavorings or nuts, and vary from crispy to chewy in texture. Available throughout the country, today they are mainly factory-produced and eaten as a quick, nutritious snack.
Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s cake with a coin or a trinket baked inside of it. The cake is enriched with a sweet flavoring, symbolizing the sweetness and joy of life and hope that the New Year will be abundant in health and happiness. Traditionally, the cake is cut by a senior member of …
