by Rena Cook | Jul 14, 2016 | Stuffed Vegetables, Vegetables
Stuffed tomatoes are a very popular dish in Greece and these recipes will become your favorites. Follow the recipe and I guarantee you the results will be outstanding. Children love this dish so you’ll be able to give even the most finicky little ones a tasty, light...
by Rena Cook | Aug 12, 2013 | Pies
This is a Cheese Pie with a twist. It is very easy to make, it looks different and is very tasty. It can be eaten at any time of the day, as a snack or even for a light lunch with a green salad. Ingredients:1 packet thin filo pastry500 gr. feta cheese...
by Rena Cook | Jun 24, 2013 | Pasta, Poultry
This is the recipe for the huge rooster I bought at the Central Market. It was so big that didn’t fit in any of my pots so I had to cut it in portions. I boiled the carcass with the neck and the wings and made a fantastic egg-lemon chicken soup. I put the breasts in...
by Rena Cook | Jun 24, 2013 | Sauces / Vinaigrettes
Tzatziki is perhaps the most famous Greek sauce in the world. It accompanies the souvlakia, all sorts of grilled meat or it can be used as a dip. Ingredients:1 container strained yogurt (250 gr)1 large cucumber peeled and...
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...