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Fava Santorinis
Since ancient times, the plant Lathyrus clymenum has been grown exclusively on the islands of Santorini, Thira, Thirasia, Palea Kameni, Nea Kameni, Aspro, Christiani, and Askania in Cyclades prefecture solely to produce Fava Santorinis. These islands have a very hot and dry climate and volcanic soil, which give this product its unique character. Fava Santorinis are dried, …
Freddo cappuccino
Freddo cappuccino is a chilled coffee variety that originates from Greece. It is made with espresso; usually a double shot, which is first blended with ice, strained, and then poured over ice. The drink is then topped with well-chilled milk that is shaken or blended until it achieves a light, frothy consistency. Freddo cappuccino is a …
Xiphias
A pelagic fish whose typical habitats are temperate and tropical waters, although it may inhabit cold waters as well, xiphias is a species of swordfish that is sourced from the Mediterranean Sea and its embayments (Aegean and Ionian Seas) in Greece. The long and slender sword-like bill is its most recognizable feature, and it is also …
Chios Mastiha
Chios Mastiha is a Greek liqueur that is made with Masticha Chiou—a resinous sap of the Schinias tree. Although Schinias is found in other Mediterranean countries, the plant only produces resin on Chios, presumably because of the island’s unique microclimate. The liqueur is made by macerating Chios mastic or Chios mastic oil in grain spirit …
Agios Mathaios Kerkyras
The olive groves that produce this oil grow in the dry stony soil of the picturesque village of Agios Mathaios, southwest of Corfu. Only select olives of the Koroneiki variety are used to produce this oil, which is transparent, green to yellow-green in color, and has a bitter-sweet taste and a fruity aroma that is …
Rodakina Naoussas
These tasty peaches of the May Crest, Spring Crest, June Gold, Dixired, Red Haven, Maria Bianca, Sun Cloud, Flavor Crest, Sun Crest, J. H. Hale, Honey Dew Hale, Naoussa Late, and Loring varieties grow in the Greek region of Central Macedonia. Even though these peach varieties originated in China, the excellent weather and soil conditions …
Florina peppers (Piperiá Florínis)
Florina is a Greek pepper cultivated in Western Macedonia and the area of Florina, hence the name. The peppers have a deep red color and they’re shaped like a cow’s horn. The harvest takes up to 18 weeks, and they ripen to maturity after mid-August. It is said that a good Florina pepper should be …
Tsakoniki Melitzana Leonidiou
This eggplant is produced exclusively in Arcadia prefecture near the town of Leonidio. These purple, slightly curved aubergines with unusual white stripes are cultivated outdoors on the sandy soils of the area. They are harvested from May to November. What sets them apart from other eggplant varieties is their white stripes and their very …
Buttermilk, brown sugar & rye bread ice cream
Ingredients 400ml double cream 150g caster sugar 5 large egg yolks 400ml buttermilk For the caramelised breadcrumbs 125g rye or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed 20g butter 50g soft light brown sugar Method step 1 To make the caramelised breadcrumbs, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tear half the bread into little pieces (it’s better doing …
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Raspberry & ginger fridge cake
Ingredients 600ml double or whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste 1 ball preserved ginger in syrup, finely chopped (reserve the syrup) 400g ginger biscuits 250g raspberries Method step 1 Using an electric whisk, beat the cream to soft peaks, then fold in the vanilla extract and chopped preserved ginger. step 2 Arrange about …
Beetroot hummus party platter
Ingredients 2 x 400g can chickpeas drained 2 x 300g pack Morrisons Natural Cooked Beetroot drained 2 small garlic cloves 2 tbsp tahini 100ml extra virgin olive oil plus a drizzle to serve good squeeze of lemon juice 2 tbsp toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds roughly chopped 2 tsp nigella seeds 1 …
Brown sugar meringues with red wine plums
Ingredients 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp wine vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 egg whites 100g caster sugar 50g light muscovado sugar For the plums 200ml red wine 85g light muscovado sugar 1 cinnamon stick 9large ripe plums halved and stoned 400g crème fraîche Method step 1 Heat oven to 140C/fan 120C/gas 1. Line a …
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Blueberry milkshakes
Ingredients 100g blueberry 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 200ml milk 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream Method step 1 In a blender, whizz blueberries, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, milk and ice cream. Pour into milkshake glasses and enjoy with a straw.
Mozzarella salad
Ingredients 100g lamb’s lettuce or baby spinach leaves, or a mixture of both ½ cucumber cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler 100g semi-dried tomatoes in oil from a jar (reserve 1 tbsp oil for drizzling) 1 yellow pepper deseeded and cut into thin strips 125g ball light buffalo mozzarella cut into slices 2 tsp …
