Its still officially winter here in Australia and a little too early for me to be picking zucchini blossoms. I was overjoyed when my fruit grocer found some blossoms from his daily market trip. As it was early in the season the blossoms were slightly smaller than the usual. Don’t be mistaken they were perfect…
Category: tapas, mezethes
Smoked Salmon, Freshly Made Lemon and Dill Cream Cheese Bruschetta
Salmon and Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese bruschetta tastes amazing but you will be so glad you tasted this bruschetta. Quality ingredients feature in this simple dish and serve perfectly as dinner appetisers or a lunch. Try with a fresh loaf of ciabatta, a sourdough or even a baguette, this bruschetta is a burst of…
Rosemary and Thyme Spelt Grissini Breadsticks
Snap and dip away into hummus, tsatsiki, avocado or eggplant dip with these Italian breadsticks ( grissini ) or perfect served with antipasto or cheese plate with flare. Read further, for recipe variations. These long, thin crunchy Grissini or breadsticks have flavour undertones of olives and rosemary and thyme. Deeply flavoured made with spelt flour,…
Greek Meatball Avgolemono Soup, Συνταγη για Σουπα γιουβαρλάκια με αυγολεμονο και ρυζι – Youvarlakia
This Greek Meatball Avgolemono soup recipe is one of the most favourite greek soups for winter alongside Greek Chicken soup. In our home, Youvarlakia is always served when a family member is feeling unwell during winter upon request by the ill-stricken individual. It can be served as a full flavoured hearty dish as seen above,…
Family friendly Classic Beef Sausage Rolls
This is a super-easy homemade sausage roll recipe that will soon be a favourite for after-school, finger food or to serve as an interesting alternative to boring school sandwiches. The secret is the generous serving of parsley for that distinct fresh home made taste and sautéed garlic and onions for a moist and sweeter sausage…
Spinach and Feta Dip
This dip is so flavoursome and intensly fresh in taste. It is addictive without the hidden nasties of most dips. So, continue dipping to your hearts desire. Ingredients 40g English Spinach or young silverbeet leaves 3-4 leaves mint ( small quantity ) 1 tbspn lemon juice 1 tbspn pinenuts 2 tbspns olive oil 1/2 cup…
Greek Style Bruschetta, with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Feta
Tomato and Basil Italian bruschetta tastes amazing but you will be so glad you tasted this bruschetta. Quality ingredients feature in this simple dish and serve perfectly as dinner appetisers or a lunch. To pin this recipe head over to the end and you will find the pin it button. Try with a fresh loaf…
Τσαιτι, Rustic hand-rolled feta and mint turnover
Traditionally named ‘σαιτι’, this dish is regional fare from laconian ( Λακωνίας ) – southern mainland Greece. The villages of the region produce their own wine, olive oil, honey and bread and are also proud producers of traditional greek cheeses like ( kefalotyri, tulumotyri and mytzithra ). This dish is a local traditional hand pie…
Greek Traditional Keftedakia, Keftedes ( Meatballs )
Delicious golden and crispy on the outside soft and moist on the inside they are beautifully flavoured with red onion, parsley, and plenty of mint. ✔️ Scroll down to the end of the recipe to Pin. Greek meatballs ( κεφτεδάκια ) are a family favourite in most Greek households. This is the dish young and old…
Chorizo and Baked Vegetable Frittata Bites
This spanish-style omelette is cut into scrumptious squares, topped with chorizo to make entertaining a breeze. The sweet potato adds a welcome variation to this healthy canape. Ideal to prepare ahead this tapa will always be a favourite bite sized snack. Find this recipe on : Pinterest… http://pin.it/m7qO5uj Ingredients 100g Creme Fraiche 100g milk of choice…
Pan-Seared Prawns (shrimp) in Garlic, Parsley and Wine
There is one thing about Australians you should know. We love our prawns. This has mainly to do with our weather. Australia Day and Christmas Day both fall in the summer months. Roast is not an option when the heat soars to over 40 degrees. As well, Australia hosts the most magnificent large and tasty…
Classic Italian Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Enjoy Tuscan deliciousness, with this flavoursome and enjoyable Rustic Italian dish. At home, or when served for guests we sometimes have a dipping bowl with a fresh, robust olive oil mix in case some guests would like the bruschetta dressing to be oozing out of the bread. We can thank the Italian farmers of late…
