Food

The hands-on, meaningful engagement on offer from this type of culinary holiday is to slowly overtake conventional tourism incentives

Try a twist of the classic recipe with this mouth-watering eggplant lasagna

Light, healthy and delicious this vegetable risotto recipe is a must for your arsenal

Everything you need to make beef and eggplant stew: 1.3 kg beef (preferably chuck) 4 large eggplants 1/2 cup olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tbsp tomato paste 5 ripe and firm tomatoes, peeled 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp sugar 4 allspice berries 1 bay leaf 1 large […]

Everything you’ll need to make Fig Ice Cream 150g dried figs 150g anthotyro cream cheese 1 tbsp orange liqueur 2 tbsp thyme honey 400 ml milk For Serving: Honey Fresh figs (optional, if in season) Instructions: In a food processor, finely chop the dried figs. Add the anthotyro cheese, orange liqueur, and honey to the […]

Everything you’ll need to make Yogurt panna cotta: 500 ml heavy cream 500 g Greek strained yogurt 1/2 cup sugar 7 gelatin sheets (14 g total) Zest of 1 organic orange (preferably unwaxed) 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean Candied orange peel or another fruit preserve for serving Instructions: Place the gelatin sheets […]

Everything you’ll need for baked chickpeas: 500g chickpeas 4 garlic cloves, whole 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves 1 cup olive oil 1 tbsp salt ½ tbsp freshly ground pepper Water, as needed Preparation: Soaking: To prepare the baked chickpeas, you need to soak them in water first. Place […]

Ingredients: 10 medium-sized eggplants 6 small dry onions, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 ripe tomatoes ½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon 200 ml olive oil 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges 1 tbsp sugar or molasses Salt Pepper For the Eggplants: Wash the eggplants and cut off a […]

This cheese tart is the perfect recipe for a summer party with friends and family

Ingredients: 1 kg watermelon, peeled 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon 250 g oat flour or other flour 100 g olive oil 50 g sesame seeds Instructions: Remove the seeds and cut the watermelon into small pieces. In a bowl, place the watermelon flesh and its juice. Add the honey and cinnamon. Gradually add the […]

This fig cake is perfect for a family gathering or summer party

Enjoy this Crustless zucchini pie with a refreshing beverage on the porch this summer

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 250 g yogurt (2%) A little chopped dill 1 tsp sweet paprika 5 slices smoked or cooked turkey, finely chopped 2-3 small fresh spring onions, finely chopped 300 g mixed cheeses of your choice 1 egg, beaten A little sesame seeds (black or white) Instructions In a bowl, beat the […]

Perfect for a summer night with friends and significant others, this Shrimp Risotto is guaranteed to make your stomachs rumble!

Everything you’ll need for the beef patties: For the Patties 1 kg ground beef 1 onion 1 small tomato 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp mustard 1 tbsp vinegar 1 egg 1 tbsp oregano ¾ cup stale bread crumbs 1 pinch dried mint 150 g grated graviera cheese For the Sauce 4 tbsp olive oil […]

Ingredients For the Filling 1 kg eggplants 2 grated onions 1 cup oil 1 grated tomato 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup sweet trahana (a type of Greek pasta) 2 eggs 300 g feta cheese Salt Pepper For the Homemade Phyllo Dough 750 g soft flour 2 tbsp vinegar 5 tbsp oil 1 tsp […]

Everything you’ll need for the Semifreddo: 2 packages sandwich cookies 6 egg yolks 100 g sugar 3-4 tbsp water Juice of 1/2 small lemon 4 gelatin sheets 8 tbsp brandy 500 g heavy cream (35% fat) Optional: 150 g chestnut jam For serving Crushed cookies 100 g melted chocolate Instructions Combine the sugar, water, and […]

Ingredients 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder 100 g sugar 125 ml sweetened condensed milk 375 ml fresh milk 1 vanilla bean (seeds only) 250 ml heavy cream Instructions In a saucepan, add the cocoa powder, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla seeds, and fresh milk. Stir continuously and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it […]

Ingredients 250 g blanched almonds 2 slices stale bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes ½ clove garlic 1-2 tbsp wine vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 150 g strained yogurt 1 tart apple, peeled and diced Sea salt flakes Freshly ground pepper ½-¾ cup cold water 1-2 ice cubes For […]

Everything you’ll need to make Greek Feta Bread For the dough: 600 g strong flour 1 cube fresh yeast (25 g) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt Water as needed (about 1½ cups) A little oil for the bowl For the filling: 300 g feta cheese, crumbled 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh mint […]