The fastest pizza ever!

We know very well that beside the original base for a pizza other easier ways can be used to gain us time and have this luscious food ready in no time! But I never thought we could have a pizza using a simple batter mixture as a base! When I first saw the recipe a couple of years ago it really intrigued me to try it out. Then, I was a bit hesitant to be honest because I was not sure how it would turn out and a bit worried because I had seen comments complaining about the strong smell of the egg... Well, I don't know about other people, but the times I have done the pizza in this way I didn't have any problems with it! I find it a clever idea and a great help for those who feel a bit intimidated by homemade pastry making. The topping is only an indication of course, you can choose the ingredients you like most and add on top of the pizza
 

Batter fried mussels with saffron and paprika

Mussels, although in general, are not the first choice of seafood in our family cooked in this way makes them really tasty and really attractive to eat as a meze! I know mussels have a great number of fans and I thought that this recipe is a great example of a really tasty meze-dish to enjoy with your ouzo or chilled wine

Cabbage and leeks cheese pie

Pies all over Greece are such a popular meal regardless the season and they exist in countless combinations! They have been a staple since forever and especially in old days pies were (and still are in a way) the quintessential dish of Greece’s own "cucina povera". The seasonal filling at the moment is wild greens of all kinds along with herbs and making a pie is a great idea not only to have a snack in hand but a main meal as well when combined with a salad or something else. In this recipe the various vegetables work together very well and the two cheeses balance the flavour in the best way

Little cakes filled with lemon cream and Aegina pistachios

Easy and delicious mini cakes to enjoy with your coffee and tea, to serve at a kids party or to have it as a snack any time of the day. If you double the quantities of the ingredients you can make a whole cake, baking for 60 minutes. When it is cold, cut the cake in half (lengthwise), spread between the two pieces the lemon curd and sprinkle on top with the pistachios



Potted beef and rice pilaf with sweet paprika and lemon

An easy but delicious recipe to enjoy, ideal for a family meal! Simple ingredients but cooked in such a way where all the tastes and aromas come together in one pot giving you a really hearty and filling dish without stressing you out!

Brioche buns filled with spinach and béchamel sauce

A clever and very tasty recipe to serve as a first dish in any occasion or at a buffet dinner. Simple ingredients but combined nicely giving a really delicious taste to these brioche buns!



Salad with beetroot crisps, peas, walnuts and cheese

Delicious and very filling this salad can be also served as a light meal. When in season you can use fresh peas or to substitute with fresh fava beans for a different flavour



Cuttlefish in wine and parsley sauce

Ideal recipe for seafood fans. The cuttlefish become so mellow and tasty after slowly cooking in this rich wine sauce. If cuttlefish are not your cup of tea you can follow the recipe using squids or octopus

Stuffed beetroots

Good looking, colourful and delicious recipe for beetroots to serve as a first dish or as one of the dishes for a buffet dinner. The ingredients of the filling work together very well and you end up with a really refreshing dish. A small tin of tuna (in brine) is a good idea to enrich the filling but in that case you should be careful with the salt. The quantities can be easily adjusted for more people

Quick and easy savoury milk pie with onions

In Greece, when we talk about "milk pies" our mind goes mainly to sweet recipes. But there are also some savoury kind of milk pies and this is one which is very tasty and filling. In this version, no pastry is involved and that makes things easier and quicker to prepare and you can enjoy this pie as a light or main meal along with some salad. The thick, batter-like, filling gets into the pan and that's all! Normally this pie is only with onions but you can always add 1 tea-cup of grated semi-salted cheese in the batter which work nicely with the sweetness of the onions

Apple soufflés served with caramelised apples

These cute apples are used instead of ramekins and they are stuffed with a delicious filling to enjoy a special dessert! It is a clever idea to impress your guests and to try a different kind of sweet soufflé ending your meal in the best way!



Meatloaf with mushrooms stuffing served with mustard sauce

Juicy, fragrant and very luscious meatloaf for a family gathering or any special occasion! Don't hesitate to try out this recipe for something totally different than the classic meat loaf!

Warm potato salad with sausage and peppers

It is a salad but it is so filling that it could be easily served as a light meat on its own! Rich in flavours, ingredients and colours it is a great idea to use left over baked or boiled potatoes from the day before. Try not to overcook the onion and the peppers, they are always better to feel in the mouth this subtle crunchiness. The idea of boiling the potatoes in the beginning is because afterwards they will not absorb too much oil while frying and they will remain crispy on the outside and moist inside

Pickled giant beans - Great meze dish!

Easy recipe to follow and a delicious idea to enjoy the giant beans in a much different way than the classic recipes. Giant beans can also get into a jar to enjoy them as a meze along with some Retsina wine and along with other appetizer dishes

Pasta with ground beef cooked in rosemary and citrus sauce

The super classic, super delicious and super popular Greek pasta dish of "Makaronia me kima" (the Greek equivalent of the "bolognese sauce") this time enriched with rosemary and the aroma of citrus fruits for extra taste!

Almonds, parsley and rocket pesto

Different than the classic flavours in this easy to make pesto which though, work very well together. It is not only to coat your pasta with but it can be used in various vegetable and salad recipes as well or to accompany some grilled fish or poultry with it

Meatballs "à la Polita"

A different version of the classic Greek meatballs which are a great meze to share or even a main meal if served along with a salad and fried potatoes. Only the bulgur  is enough to make the difference for these fluffy meatballs which  are full of taste and aromas!

Fragrant raisins and almonds cake with syrup

Classic but so hearty cake full of Winter flavours to treat family and friends any day of the week. It can be served plain or with clotted cream or even vanilla ice cream. The raisins, if you don't like them, they can be replaced by dried cranberries or finely chopped prunes. Each gives a different final taste but still delicious

Beef liver in mushrooms and mustard creamy sauce

We like liver in our family although each one has a favourite... Mine is the beef liver and here we have an easy but delicious recipe to enjoy along with a rice pilaf or mashed potatoes

Easy gratin with luncheon meat and vegetables

This gratin dish, served in individual ramekins, is such an easy and fast recipe to prepare but so delicious too! Simple ingredients which, though, work together so nicely, giving you a nice idea to serve as a first dish in any occasion



Braised leeks with carrots, green olives and chestnuts in wine sauce

A different but delicious vegetarian recipe which can be served as a main but also as a side dish to various meats. The combination of the ingredients work together very well and you end up with a great variety of tasty and nutritious Winter flavours just on one plate!

Homemade white breads with apples and cinnamon

Delicious semi-sweet white breads to enjoy at your breakfast or to have as a snack! Freshly baked with the crunchiness of the refreshing apples and the special aroma of the cinnamon these breads are great to start your day in the best way!



Macaroni with white sauce

Garlic and cheese... Simple and delicious pasta dish to enjoy all year round! Great idea for an easy meal and when we want to stay away from meat for a day. Easy to adjust the quantity for more people

Chicken soup with potatoes, leeks, carrots and celery

A delicious and filling soup for the Winter months. A bit different than the classic Greek chicken soup regarding the method but still a staple in the Greek households for a hearty meal. The type of soup that only mothers know how to cook best!



Crunchy biscuits filled with white chocolate and mastic cream

A delicious little sweet treat to serve your guests or to accompany your tea and coffee any time and in any season! The cream is light and so fragrant thanks to the distinctive but elegant aroma of the mastic which makes these macaron-like biscuits really special!! Just a small but useful tip from Mr. Parliaros to make the cost lower: the store-bought ground almonds come cheaper than to buy blanched almonds and then ground them at home. The main reason is that the companies selling the ground almonds have already taken out the precious oil these nuts have (for other uses)!!

Garlic chicken braised in sweet and sour sauce

Great ingredients for this simple in method recipe to enjoy the chicken along with some fried potatoes! A delicious dish to treat the family on a Sunday dinner. Rosemary is not one of my favourite herbs to be honest so after the first time I cooked this recipe tarragon replaced the rosemary and I think I liked it even more, so you can choose the herb that suits you better

Traditional trahana and Feta cheese pie

A delicious traditional cheese pie to have as a light meal along with a green salad, as a snack, to take with you at a picnic or even to serve as a first dish. The trahana, this nutritious and delicious staple of the Greek cuisine, makes the difference in taste and the spearmint gives extra aroma. In this recipe the "sweet" variety of trahana is used (as opposed to "sour")

Spicy lentils, mushrooms and walnuts fried balls

Interesting combination of ingredients for these delicious balls to serve as a first dish or as a meze along with a refreshing dip. The mild but aromatic spices give extra flavour to this vegetarian dish