As 2017 is about to expire, I went back to all the months that preceded and tried to pick one recipe that was a hit or special from each one of them. It was hard because every time I make something I put all my energy, love and affection to it and thus everything you...
Tag: <span>sandwich</span>
Loaded Garlic Bread
Summer vacations are a staple in Greece. From beginning of June until end of August Greeks along with millions of foreign tourists flood the islands and seacoast of mainland Greece. Back in my university years along with some friends we decided to visit the beautiful island of Corfu. We had a wonderful time there and...
Tuna Salad Club Sandwich and Cream Cheese Ham Rolls
Back in the late 80’s when I was a university student, life was full of knowing new people and strolls. We used to go out almost every day hanging out with friends for coffee or eat out. I think those were my most carefree years and I believe the same stands for most people. It...
Falafel Wraps
The Copts are one of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East. Although integrated in the larger Egyptian nation state, the Copts have survived as a distinct religious community forming around 10 to 20 percent of the population though estimates vary. They pride themselves on the apostolicity of the Egyptian Church whose founder was...
Meatless Croque Monsieur with Pesto
One of the staples of the French kitchen is Croque Monsieur sandwich. The story goes back in 1900’s and the Boulevard des Capucines. It seems that at that day the restaurant ran out of baguettes and the chef had the idea of slicing a loaf of pain de mie which is similar to the American...
Feta Cheese Mousse with Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Confit
Santorini is basically what remained from a huge volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera. Because of its volcanic soil, the island’s produce has a unique flavor. It is famous for its wines, cherry tomatoes and white eggplants. The origins of Santorini cherry tomatoes...
Pulled Beef Submarine
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! One of the twelve labors of Hercules, the tenth to be more presice, was the abduction of the Geryon’s Veals and their transfer to Eurystheus in Mycenae. Geryon was a monster with two feet but with three bodies, three heads and six hands and he was...
Greek Style Tortilla Wraps
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! During summer, fruits and vegetables can be found in abundance here. It is this time of season, when all of us consume as many as possible and our summer dishes are making a very good use of them. Apart from s/m where vegetables are sold, usually...
Portobello Burgers
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Mushrooms are used widely in every kitchen around the world. In reality, mushrooms are fungi, that do not contain chlorophyll and they grow by consuming dead organic matter, not very appetizing ha? Nevertheless, ancient Greek and Romans considered them to be an exceptional food equal to...