by Rena Cook | Apr 22, 2016 | Sweets
This bread used to be eaten only at Easter time, but these past few years you can find it in the shops throughout the year. It is a light ‘bread’, and truth be told I don’t like the bought kind, because it reminds me of a sponge. So, I make a ‘version’ that is...
by Rena Cook | Feb 19, 2015 | Bread
Ash Monday is round the corner again and it is time to make the “laganas”! Lagana is a special flat bread that is eaten only on Ash Monday, after the end of the Carnival, and heralds the beginning of 40 days fasting before Easter. It is accompanied by...
by Rena Cook | Oct 21, 2013 | Pies
This is a very tasty snack is loved by everyone, and can be made according to your taste. It is something like an open pie and very versatile. You can double the quantity of the dough and keep it in the freezer until needed, so that you can prepare the peinirli...
by Rena Cook | Jun 10, 2013 | Pies
Who doesn’t like pizza, and this is a very tasty Greek pizza! It is topped with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, peppers and mushrooms. You can make your own dough, or if you prefer you can use ready bought pizza dough. Ingredients for...
by Rena Cook | Feb 18, 2013 | Pies
This is a fantastic way to use up leftovers and present them in a totally different way. You can use any kind of meat – pork, veal or chicken. If it is not already cooked in tomato sauce, you can add some tomato paste, 1 – 2 ripe tomatoes chopped, or half a can...
