Well, spring has just arrived now that i upload this recipe, lemon flavor is always amazing this time of year! Of course oven baked donuts remind more of a cake/muffin, but my daughter loves them and it’s a brilliant recipe to avoid frying. I use oats flour and coconut sugar for a healthier version, but…
Category: RECIPES
Greek lentils soup
This is the classic Greek lentils soup that we cook at least twice a month! It is served with fresh bread or rusk and feta cheese, although nutritionists say that we should combine lentils with vitamin C and not dairy to absorb best the iron included in lentils. Some also like having them with olives…
Aubergine salad / politiki melitzanosalata
This aubergine salad comes from Constantinople and is absolutely amazing as a dip or a side dish. Fresh bread or pitta is mandatory! Ingredients 2 eggplants 1 red pepper (Florinis) 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tbsp lemon juice or 1/4 tbsp white vinegar salt to your taste optional: 1 smashed garlic clove or 1 teaspoon…
Meat loaf with ketchup glaze
This is a very easy recipe for a Sunday family lunch, served with a nice salad and roast potatoes. Ingredients 1 kgr (2.2 pounds) minced beef meat 2 eggs 170 grams (0.4 pounds) crumbs 1 dry onion chopped 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon light mustard 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon thyme…
Chicken nuggets in the oven
Chicken nuggets is always a good idea! I personally avoid frying so these are oven baked and a little bit healthier, extra crispy because of the rusks i use and extra soft because i use chicken thighs instead of breast. Ingredients (makes 24 nuggets) 680 grams chicken thighs, boneless & skinless 1-2 eggs depending their…
Gemista / stuffed vegetables with rice
Gemista is the ultimate summer Greek dish! The most important thing in this recipe is the TOMATO. It’s the reason why i cook this dish only in the summer when the tomatoes are red and juicy. Ingredients 6 big, very red and juicy tomatoes 3 big fresh green peppers 1 large dried onion chopped 1…
String beans salad
This super healthy salad could be a meal on its own or a nice side dish. It’s a pretty easy recipe, except for the time you’ll need to prepare the fresh beans! You could find frozen beans ready for the pot to save some time, but if it’s summer time and you find them fresh…
Peas stew
This recipe is very quick and healthy! Ingredients 450 grams bio frozen peas 250 grams concentrated tomato juice 1 dry onion chopped 1 garlic clove smashed 2 potatoes in wedges 2 carrots thinly sliced 1 zucchini sliced 1 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley 1 bay leaf salt/pepper/turmeric…
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