Recipes

Pasteli

by Peter G September 23, 2011 Greek Food
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G’day everyone!  You might find this post a little “lacking” today and that’s because I’m over at “The Leftover Queen” doing a guest post for her.

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Salmon Burgers

by Peter G September 14, 2011 Recipes
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Are you ever consumed by food cravings that just won’t go away?  Do you suddenly have the urge to cook things that you usually wouldn’t?  I do. And depending on the complexity of the dish and time required, I cave in…hey we’re only human after all!  My cravings began with burgers last week. After recovering from my sinusitis and eating enough

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“Light” Brioche Bread

by Peter G September 8, 2011 Recipes
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Sometimes things work in reverse.  You come up with something only after you’ve experienced it a different way…Now that probably doesn’t make much sense, so I will explain.  I was craving home made burgers last week (recipe soon) and I wanted to go “all the way” and make my own burger buns.  I stumbled on Deb’s fantastic recipe and fell in love with these

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Kotosoupa-Chicken Soup

by Peter G September 1, 2011 Greek Food
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Today marks the first day of Spring here in Australia. Whilst it’s all fine and dandy to harp on about “rejuvenation” and “reinvigoration” my sinuses think otherwise!  Yes, I’m one of those sinus sufferers that looks forward to this time of the year with mixed emotions. As we speak, my eyes are watering and I have this uncontrollable urge to sneeze madly. I can also feel that my body is [...]

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Pearl Barley Risotto

by Peter G August 25, 2011 Recipes
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Many years ago I attended a cooking class, where the emphasis was on producing favourite Italian dishes at home. I’d been wanting to learn the basics of making a good risotto. A risotto that did not end up a gluggy, stodgy mess. The instructor was a jovial individual who explained that the best risotto is made with patience, a little love and a good glass of wine! (the wine was for [...]

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Tomato Tart

by Peter G August 11, 2011 Recipes
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Why do I feel a little guilty about purchasing “out of season” produce?  Take for example these baby Roma tomatoes. In the midst of our winter, they were on display at one of the chain supermarkets. Glossy, shiny and plump…they were screaming “buy me…buy me!”. I know that summer produce

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Orecchiette with Broccolini and being a ” Featured Foodie”

by Peter G July 29, 2011 Personal
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I spoke to some friends yesterday who said they were doing a “no carb” diet. I am always amazed when I hear that people remove certain foods from their diets purposefully. I’m not saying you need to eat “everything” but I think balance is good.  And when it comes to carbs and me, we have a great relationship. Especially pasta. I like to make at least one pasta dish a [...]

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Baked Cake Doughnuts

by Peter G July 25, 2011 Recipes
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What do the weather, these black and white pictures and my recipe for baked cake doughnuts have in common?  Let me explain…For the most part of last week the rain had been relentless.  It would shower briefly and all of a sudden it would turn into a downpour!  Along with the howling winds, the

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Greek Style Baked Beans

by Peter G July 21, 2011 Greek Food
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“Beans, beans are good For your heart The more you eat The more you f… “ This was the mantra of my childhood. We used to repeat this (obviously changing the last word!..I’ll leave you to work that one out!) and giggle every time we said it. And whilst it provided a sense of entertainment to a bunch of children 

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Jalapeño and Feta Cornbread

by Peter G July 18, 2011 Greek Food
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I’ve just discovered cornbread. Have I been living under a rock or something? Ok. I probably need to clarify this a little more. I do know of its existence but have never really thought about it or even wanted to cook it. A recent visit to a cafe here in Sydney 

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Arakas me Patates (Braised peas and potatoes)

by Peter G July 13, 2011 Greek Food
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Brrrrr…” That icy wind blowing outside is showing no mercy! I’m feeling very content in my little apartment all rugged up with a cup of tea. The best part of winter for me, is being able to cook up comfort foods. Nourishing, warm “soothe the soul” kinda foods. Comfort food doesn’t always have to equal “stodge” though. Nor does it involve a journey

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My Big Fat Greek Cocktail Party

by Peter G July 7, 2011 Greek Food
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I wanted to shed the winter blues and host a little cocktail party. Namely a Greek “inspired” cocktail party. Even though the days have been quite sunny here in Sydney, the little chill

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Lamb Giouvetsi

by Peter G June 28, 2011 Greek Food
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  I screamed like Fred Flintstone when I saw the size of these lamb shanks!  They were enormous.  Huge.  Think “meat on steroids”. (Although I can assure you they were organic and tasted as “real lamb” should). I prepared the lamb using a Greek recipe called “giouvetsi“. Giouvetsi is traditionally baked in clay pots and can be made using either chicken or beef. The meat is braised for a number [...]

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Blood Lime Marmalade

by Peter G June 21, 2011 Recipes
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I’m on another “lime rampage”. However, these are not the regular green limes that I absolutely love to cook and experiment with in the kitchen. You see, a few weeks ago I was minding my own business, doing some grocery shopping. In my midst I saw a haul of new fruits labelled “organic blood limes“. I’m not one to turn away from such things. Especially if it involves some kind [...]

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Halva with a Rhubarb Compote

by Peter G June 15, 2011 Greek Food
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If you live in Sydney, you would have noticed the howling winds the last few days.  These are the times I am glad I am a “balding individual”!  LOL!  Yesterday I made a quick dash to the shops and you should’ve seen how many “out of place” hair do’s I noticed.  But I digress…  The point is-it’s winter time.  Yes.  It’s cold.  I don’t get all these experts on the [...]

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