cheese

Loukaniko and Haloumi Quesadillas

by Peter G January 11, 2012 Greek Food

It seems that summer has finally made its grand arrival into Sydney town. Whilst, it’s not the sweltering, mad weather of last year at least the sun is shining (for now!). Yesterday I made a mad dash across town and stocked up on a few Greek goods for the pantry. The two items I was eyeing off the most were the loukaniko (Greek word for sausage) and the imported haloumi [...]

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Cheese Soufflé

by Peter G June 2, 2011 Recipes

Time for another “retro” dish to here at Souvlaki For The Soul. In all its “puffy glory” I present the cheese soufflé. I couldn’t resist. After reading an article in yesterday’s Sydney Morning Herald “Good Living” magazine I just had to make it. And to be honest, it’s been a fair few years since I had a go at making a soufflé. Like my poached pears this dish

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Mushroom Haloumi “Burger”

by Peter G September 21, 2010 Recipes

In my continuing efforts to try and “Greek-ify” recipes, I came up with this “concept” whilst developing a recipe for the Australian Mushroom Growers Association. Australia, along with Canada and the US are currently pitted against each other in a competition

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Asparagus with Feta Cheese

by Peter G November 28, 2009 Recipes

This dish is another one of those I had stored in my drafts folder before the recent dramas took place on my website. I definitely enjoy asparagus but sometimes I feel it needs a little lift. I enjoy it even more when it is in season during

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Shortbread Cheese Pies

by Peter G November 16, 2009 Greek Food

Making my own pastry has always been a bit of a challenge for me. On my recent break I experimented with a few different types playing around with different flours and fats. I finally found a pastry that I was comfortable with and with that I proceeded to make a kohlrabi and greens pie (recipe coming soon). I also managed to get a copy of Vefa’s Kitchen (finally!) which is [...]

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Saganaki

by Peter G February 27, 2009 Greek Food

You’re looking at a beautiful big slab of “kefalograviera” cheese. And you know what I’m going to do with it? Slice it up in thick wedges and fry it! It has the tastiest, most “moreish” and addictive flavour. I ain’t a cheese expert but I gotta tell you this beauty takes on a whole different dimension when lightly pan fried. It’s a salty, Greek cheese with a very strong and [...]

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