Cooks

Raya Cookies: Yuzu and Lavender Cookies

Another year has passed. Another Raya (Eid) will come again. And so, another cookie recipe. I…
Dolmadakia (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

George’s grandmother was here visiting us. And this dish is her specialty. I have been meaning…
Pandan Kaya (Coconut Jam)

Kaya. In Malay it means rich. It also describes this custard-like spread that I love. It’s…
Canard a l’orange with five spice

This past weekend, while browsing at the supermarket, I found duck – a whole duck –…
Mavrodaphne Rabbit

Rabbit. I know, I know, its Thumper. Yes, it’s also Bugs Bunny. I know for a…
Tabbouleh

The weather here in Athens has been gradually turning hot. Today was an exceptional 30 degrees…
Beef in Red Wine (Boeuf Bourguignon)

I feel very French-inspired lately, as I was away in Paris the last week of April…
Pull Apart Dark Cinnamon Sugar Bread

I love baking bread. And I love eating food with my hands. And this combines the…
Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)

This spinach and rice dish has become one my favourite dishes to have when I feel…
Pomegranate and Cucumber Mint Raita

I love tzatziki. It’s very easy to make, and it tastes yummy! But there are times…
Tzatziki (Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)

Tzatziki is the first Greek ‘dish’ I have every attempted in my life. I was in…
Vegetarian ‘Meaty’ Mushroom Sandwich

I love burgers, but there are times I want to have something light that doesn’t make…