by Rena Cook | Nov 19, 2012 | Salads, Vegetarian
It is a fantastic salad that can accompany any dish or can be eaten with some toast and a little cheese perhaps for lunch or a light dinner. You can use any salad greens you like and you can find at your greengrocer’s, as well as boiled vegetables and pulses. The...
by Rena Cook | Oct 15, 2012 | Seafood, Soups
This soup is made by the fishermen on their fishing boats. It is a rustic dish, and the main ingredient is fresh fish, if you can get them. You don’t have to buy expensive fish. Get small fish that are cheap, but full of flavor. You can also add 2 – 3 larger fish, so...
by Rena Cook | Jun 18, 2012 | Vegetables, Vegetarian
This is a real spring/summer dish, when the fresh artichokes and lima beans are in the market. If you don’t like lima beans, you can use fresh green peas. Small new potatoes and carrots all help to make this dish memorable. If you are watching your calorie intake, the...
by Rena Cook | Apr 23, 2012 | Pulses, Soups, Vegetarian
This traditional Greek bean soup (fassolada) is easy on the family budget as it needs very few ingredients and it is big on flavor and goodness. It is cooked mainly in winter and it really warms up the ‘cockles of your heart’! Just make sure that the beans were...
by Rena Cook | Jan 23, 2012 | Cooking Tips, Tips
A steamer platform that fits in almost any pot is great for steaming your vegetables. A proper steamer is great, because it even has a special container for rice. The vegetables retain their vitamins when steamed, and they are not thrown away with the water. Be...
