Category: Cooking and Baking
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Marie Biscuit Chocolate Pudding Recipe ~ Κορμός Σοκολάτας
This pudding is one of the most common desserts of Greek households. Historically Marie biscuit chocolate pudding has come out of the fusion of Sri Lankan and British cuisine. Here I will give you one of the Greek variations. There are a few different ones and as usual I prefer the lighter version. The basic […]
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Courgette Pizzas with Cheese and Bacon~ Πιτσάκια με Βάση Από Κολοκυθάκια
Everyone loves pizza and everyone agrees that it is really fatty and heavy for the stomach. Well my aunt came up with a good idea to have a lighter version of pizza. The idea was to substitute the dough with courgette. I loved it! Of course it doesn’t taste exactly like a good old Italian […]
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Kanafe Recipe
I love Middle Eastern cuisine and I get excited every time I am introduced to a new dish! The used ingredients are very similar to Greek ones and thus it is easy for us Greeks to make them. My aunt introduced me to Kanafe last week and I loved it! Even though it is a […]
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Appetiser with Prosciutto and Rocket Salad
I love prosciutto and I consider myself lucky as it is also one of my aunt’s favourite ingredients for appetisers! What I also like is that she meets my daring side by being willing to experiment and try different taste combinations. This time she suggested with serve the prosciutto with rocket leaves. This appetiser is […]
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Chocolate Parfait Ice Cream a Recipe by Michele Volonaki ~ Παγωτό Παρφέ Σοκολάτα
Once you make home made ice cream and you realize how easy it is you suddenly stop being satisfied by what you find in the market and you end up trying to make different types and flavors I have to admit that once more I set myself a challenge and decided to make Chocolate Parfait Ice Cream. The […]
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Refreshing and Light Pavlova
Weather is getting warmer and sunnier and is setting the mood for BBQs! Best way to finish off a good BBQ is with a light, fruity and refreshing dessert. Pavlova not only tastes good but with all the berries and strawberries looks like a summer basket on your table. I always thought that pavlova is […]
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Lemon Curd Recipe
Lemon curd is one of my favourite spreads and basic ingredients for crepes and other sweet treats. I found out about it while being in the UK. I am not sure whether you can find it in Greece but until I came to UK I had never heard of it before. Like marmalades and jams […]
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Greek Cheese Pies Inspired by Recipes from Crete ~ Τυροπιτάκια Κρητικά στο Φούρνο ή Τηγανιτά
I love cheese pies and I find they are a very easy and yummy alternative to breakfasts or lunch time treats especially when there is no time for cooking. I usually bake or cook a bunch and keep them in the feezer. Then whenever I want one or two I just put them in the […]
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Fudgy Brownies
Chocolate is maybe one of the best basic ingredients for desserts. So much choice in recipes using chocolate and since chocolate tastes good on its own most of them turn out delicious. I love brownies especially when I eat them with ice cream! I have tried a few recipes but I am stuck with this […]
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Dondurma Ice Cream Recipe ~ Συνταγή Παγωτό Ντοντουρμά
Being a fan of peculiar tastes apart from frozen yogurt I also love unique ice cream flavours! One of my favourite unique ones is Dondurma ice cream. It’s not surprising if we consider that one of it’s basic ingredients is mastic, which I have used and discussed over and over again in previous recipes. This […]
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