Greece for me is a land filled with fabulous food. From the omnipresent moussaka, tsatsika and stuffed vine leaves to somewhat lesser known dishes like stefado, pastitsio and this wonderful Skordalia which is a Greek garlic dipping sauce.
TSATSIKI AND GREEK SALAD
I’m not here right now, I’m there! I’m there in Greece, one of my very favourite countries, lapping up the sunshine on the island of Crete. It is 14 years since I was last in Crete and I have missed it so much. Having spent over five years working there in my misspent youth Greece…
SPICED STUFFED AUBERGINE
Read on for my recipe for spiced stuffed aubergine Comfort food comes in many guises, from soup to bakes, crisps to curry, it’s whatever makes you feel all warm and cosy inside and ticks those boxes of feel-good food. This spiced stuffed aubergine dish is comfort food to me. It is hearty and filling and…
FIGS WITH FETA MINT AND WALNUTS
I feel like I am chasing my tail this week trying to catch up on everything that got put aside for the Christmas holidays. What has happened to that ‘be organised and get things done’ vibe I was dancing with in my mind over the new year, ah yes, it evaporated with the cold light…
EASY VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
The new year means January and that means pretty cold and miserable weather here in Scotland. After all the fuss and hoopla of Christmas the dark nights and cold weather can suddenly seem a tad overwhelming. One thing is called for it this situation – comfort food and if you can make it healthy comfort…
Super Easy Vegetarian Mincemeat Recipe
Read on for my recipe for vegetarian mincemeat I love mince pies. I adore the pungent boozy luxury of good mincemeat. It is so easy to make your own, it really does seem like a crime to buy the stuff. Don’t just think of this as a bog standard filling for the good old mince…
ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS AND FETA CHEESE
Asparagus is everywhere in the shops just now. I love it and am always looking for different ways to serve this gorgeous green goody. This time I decided to char-grill it and serve my asparagus with almonds and feta cheese. Totally simple and simply delicious!
