Watermelon salsa

Ingredients 200g watermelon 2 small shallots small bunch coriander juice 1/2 lime 2 tbsp olive oil Method step 1 Finely chop 200g watermelon, 2 small shallots and a small bunch coriander. Mix together with juice ½ lime and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season and serve as a dip or pile on top of cheesy nachos.

Gin fizz

Ingredients 50ml gin 25ml lemon juice 2 tsp sugar syrup ice sparkling water lemon slice Method step 1 Pour the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker and fill up with ice cubes. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold then strain into a tall glass filled with more …

Easy sangria

Ingredients 2 oranges chopped 2 pears chopped 2 lemons 1 chopped, 1 juiced 200g red berries chopped (we used strawberries and cherries) 3 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ice 750ml bottle light red wine 100ml Spanish brandy 300ml sparkling water Method step 1 Put the chopped fruit in a bowl and sprinkle over the …

Chilopites

Chilopites is a traditional pasta variety hailing from Crete. It’s usually handmade by women at the end of summer. The pasta is typically made with flour, water or milk, olive oil, eggs, and a bit of salt. The dough is cut in narrow stripes or small rectangles, depending on the area. Also known as hylopites or hilopites, the pasta …

Tsikla Chiou

Tsikla Chiou is a type of chewing gum made from Masticha Chiou mastic tree resin, softeners and sugar. It is produced on the northern Aegean island of Chios, specifically in 24 towns of the Mastichochoria region known as the ‘mastic villages’.   It is solid, white to light yellow in color and has a strong flavor of …

Patata Naxou

These are Liseta, Spunta, Marfona, Vivaldi, and Alaska variety potatos grown on the island of Naxos. They have a smooth yellow skin and contain over 18% starch and less than 1% sugar. These potatos are harvested by hand twice a year, from mid-February to March and from August to September. Since they are harvested earlier …

Matsata

Matsata is a local variety of fresh homemade pasta from the island of Folegandros. It is typically made with flour, olive oil, salt, and water. The dough is cut into tagliatelle-like ribbons, which are usually consumed right after their preparation, although they can also be dried and stored for future use. Traditionally, the soft and thick …