Traditional Greek Macedonian Halvas, is one of the main Lenten sweets. It’s main ingredient is sesame, which is turned into tahini and used to be sweetened originally with threpsini, which is a natural sweetener produced from raisins. During the War, when the Germans had confiscated all the production of raisins in Greece, other sweeteners were …
My recipes
There are certain recipes I have heard of but since I have never tried them before, I never bothered making them myself. I was debating whether to make Beef Stroganoff or a Borscht beef soup for Joan’s Culinary Tour Around the World, as this week’s destination is Russia. I wanted to make the Borscht soup …
Pastitsio takes its name from the Italian pasticcio, also known as “Lasagna al Forno” in some regions of Italy. In Cyprus we call pastitsio “Makaronia tou Fournou” which again means “Baked Pasta” which is the same as“Lasagna at Forno”. Lasagna al Forno is made with a flat noodle or sheet pasta called “lasagna” instead …
This vegan rocket salad with beets is amazing as it combines sweet oranges and beets, sour from the vinegar and of course salt. If you are vegetarian you can add some feta and less salt. If you don’t like coriander (cilantro) substitute with rocket (arugula) The Royal Foodie Joust, which is the brainchild of Jenn, …
I am really sorry if I have not visited most of you this past week but as I have already told you my sister is staying with us and I have been working on this post for a whole week, mostly early in the morning, in order to be able to post it. I prepared …
I made these marinated Pork Chops with ingredients I had at home. The marinade tenderized the pork chops, while making them extra juicy, infusing them with a sweet and sour flavour. I have been watching my diet for some time now, so I try and cook lighter but without counting calories. Mostly I cook some …
This Diet Caesar’s Chicken Salad is much healthier than the classic recipe but without compromising on the taste.
This Fettuccine with Chicken and Chocolaty, Mastic gum Sauce recipe was inspired when we visited France. One day I tried a Mexican dish called Pollo con Mole Negro, that is chicken with a black chocolate hot sauce. I still remember how much I liked that dish and decided to make something that would remind me of that recipe.
Whether you are making Sweet or Savoury fillings for your vols au vent, these elegant vols au vent will surely impress your guests!
Vols au vent are small, hollow cases or shells made of puff pastry. These pastry shells are typically used as
containers for various savoury or sweet fillings.