Lasagne
We are all true lasagne lovers in this house. Love the rich flavor, the soft, melting texture, the wonderful aroma as it is gently cooking away in the oven. A great dish for the young and old, even young toddlers, for any occasion. What I …
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Irish stew with goat
Slow cooked, winter dish to warm up our hearth and our hearts. Served from the pot family style with rustic bread and its thick gravy. Perfect to relax, strengthen and comfort us until the days grow longer again. It is impressive how much two cuisines …
“Youvarlakia” soup with meat dumplings & yogurt
Youvarlakia is a traditional Greek soup featuring meat dumplings with rice and an “avgolemono” (egg and lemon) sauce. I had never tasted them growing up in Greece, since my expat Irish mom didn’t even know them. As I have no childhood memories, I felt quite …
Salmon & purple broccoli tray bake
Fresh wild salmon is almost impossible to find in Greece. As most fish grow thinner in winter, frozen salmon fillets are a quick and reliable source of ω3 fats and are usually perfectly paired with winter broccoli. Purple broccoli is available at farmers’ markets from …
Pumpkin soup with Ginger
While chicken soup is the consolation prize during the winter’s viruses, this pumpkin soup is for cold blustery days, that feeling you might be coming down with something, even to cheer you up with its vivid color and its sweet and spicy taste, guaranteed to …
“Giouvetsi” goat & orzo pasta
Giouvetsi is a traditional Sunday family dinner dish, typically made with stewed meat baked in a clay pot with orzo pasta. Though in modern years veal is the meat most commonly used, yearling lamb or goat were the traditional choice. The full sweet taste of …
Minestrone Soup
If it’s a tad too sophisticated for your little one’s palate, try using a pasta shape they know and like, for a fresh look…
Winter Baked Beans
This is the winter version of the Greek classic “Gigandes” baked beans dish. Adding peppers, celeriac and good quality sausages make it a warming favourite…
Penne with peppers and sausage
So fast and easy, with rich flavor and very appealing to children. If you serve it with broccoli, you will have the rainbow on your table…
Shepherd’s Pie
This is a great dish for using up leftover lamb, but with this recipe we don’t have to wait. It’s also perfect for introducing your little one to the family table.