Chickpea “Flatbreads” with Pork Souvlaki

by Peter G on March 18, 2010

in Greek Food, Recipes

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pork souvlaki with Moroccan chickpea flatbrad

Unlike my previous recipe for souvlaki (which you’ll have to buy this book to find out how to make it) this one utilises pork.  Pork is the traditional meat used to make souvlaki, that you find in Greece.  Personally, I prefer lamb but this is just as good. It’s all good!  Back in January, Read more…

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Braised Okra

by Peter G on March 16, 2010

in Greek Food, Recipes

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okra

Today I’m adding another dish to my stable of Greek recipes.  Braised okra or “bamies” as we say in Greek (pronounced bum-yes) is a wonderful, tasty vegetarian dish.  Truth be told, I was never a fan of okra.  Especially, whilst growing up.  I know it seems like I keep on repeating myself  about particular foods, but I learnt Read more…

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Lentil Soup-”Fakes”

March 12, 2010 Greek Food

I love lentils!  I’m thinking of getting that printed on a t-shirt and telling the whole world.  Ok. Maybe that’s a little over the top but what’s not to love about this legume?  It’s healthy, full of fibre and definitely fills

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Carrot and Dill Mash

March 10, 2010 Recipes

Just when I thought the weather had cooled down we get another batch of ugly humidity here in Sydney!  I made this carrot and dill mash recently when I was experimenting for an autumn dinner party.  I sometimes get tired of serving the usual

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Win A Masterclass with Tetsuya Wakuda

March 8, 2010 Reviews

Me and Testuya Wakuda.  Or “Tets” as he is affectionately known.  How’s that for a combination in the kitchen?!!   Ok, that’s partly true. I did get the chance to recently attend a masterclass and a  10 course degustation dinner in his newly designed masterkitchen by Electrolux at his restaurant here in Sydney.  And dear [...]

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Phyllo and Sesame Pies

February 25, 2010 Greek Food

Looking for something simple, sweet, light and crunchy?  Then these sesame pies or crescents will definitely satisfy all those urges. Similar to baklavas and typical of Greek sweets they are doused with a simple syrup when they come out of the oven.  Sweets made with phyllo pastry are some of my favourites in Greek cooking. [...]

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P.L.T.-Prawn, Lettuce and Tomato Roll

February 15, 2010 Recipes

It’s been a few weeks!  A busy few weeks.  I had a bit of a break and went down to the South Coast of NSW for a few days with a group of friends.  I’ll be covering that in a future post.  I also managed to get down to Tasmania for a week but that [...]

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Fresco De Piña y Arroz-Chilled Pineapple and Rice drink

January 25, 2010 Recipes

We’re off to Nicaragua this week.  I’m meeting Joan from Foodalogue there on the next stop of our virtual culinary tour dubbed as “South of the Border“.  It’s been great fun so far and very rewarding and I can highly recommend you join us!  Nicaragua is the largest country

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