Green beans (haricot vert) “yahni” is one of the most delicious dishes during the Greek Summer. Today I cook the
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Sardines fried in a tomato skin batter – Σαρδελλες τηγανητες σε κουρκουτι με φλουδα ντοματας
“A fresh sardine is better than stale lobster” Feran Adria, Celebrity Chef. Today’s recipe is the result of inspiration. I
Continue readingVine leafs stuffed with minced beef, served on a bed of spicy yogourt and sprinkled with chopped pastirma – Αμπελοφυλλα γεμιστα με βοδινο κυμα, σερβιρισμενα με καυτερο γιαουρτι και παστουρμα
Today’s dish is a variance of a classic: vine leafs stuffed with minced beef. Before I proceed with the dish,
Continue readingBacalao confit with zucchini sticks and garlic – Μπακαλιαρος κονφι με τηγανητα κολοκυθια και σκορδο
Today’s dish is a combination of some of my most favourite ingredients. First of all, bacalao. In spite of the
Continue readingBohm’s Herrenkeller, Nurenberg, Germany
It has been a long time since I visited Nurenberg in Germany, the birthplace of Albrecht Durer and Hans Sachs.
Continue readingGreen peas, potatoes and artichokes: a ticket to heaven
Today I have a humble but most delicious dish that I consider a ticket to heaven. And I must confess,
Continue readingOctopus with lentils, rucola and red peppers – Χταποδι με φακες, ροκα και κοκκινες πιπεριες
Today I cooked something for the Easter fast. I got a nicely sized octopus, boiled it and then seared it
Continue readingRoast Ewe’s Leg with boiled sliced Beetroots, blanched Beetleafs and Garlic Condiment – The Greek Way – A la Greque
Today’s dish is traditional, as traditional it can be. Roast Ewe’s Leg, accompanied by boiled beetroot, and beetleafs, with a
Continue readingNavarra greets Lesvos in a tasty union over the Neapolitan Bay: Pizza with Chorizo extra, ladotyri cheese and coriander
When it comes to taste there are no geographical boundaries. Only cultural. The setting for today’s union is provided by
Continue readingBotrini’s Restaurant, Athens, Greece
I recently visited Botrini’s Restaurant in a suburb of Athens, Greece. Hector Botrini is one of the best chefs in
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