Easy and fast egg and sausage sandwich

When the days are really hot most of us don't like the idea of  being around the cooker for too long... The choices of light meals are numerous and this easy sandwich is a nice idea to have something fast and tasty at home to please our hunger. The sausage can be replaced with smoked or boiled turkey and of course in that case you avoid cooking completely. The rest of the ingredients are just one of so many combinations you could have and it's up to you to follow or to adjust the recipe according to your personal preference

Fluffy turkey burgers with sauté vegetables - A lighter but tasty attempt for "junk food" made at home

Replacing the beef with ground turkey and the fries (okay, not always...) with some tasty sautéed vegetables we could end up with a really delicious alternative to the customary burgers made at home for the whole family! The burgers keep fluffy and moist thanks to the carrot in the mixture and the herbs add to the flavour. The vegetables cooked almost to a caramelised state are really delicious and all of these ingredients gathered together create a really filling meal which even the kids will like!

Country-style sandwich with roasted lamb - A tasty solution for the leftover Easter meat

This is what I was telling you about regarding the leftover Easter food... Mainly eggs (a nice pie is coming up) but also leftover Easter meat... and I believe it has happened to many of you too- more than once... Being left with plenty of roasted lamb the next day, especially if cooked on the spit where always a bigger quantity of meat is needed... I'm sure you don't really need my tips but just in case you are out of ideas, or fed up of cooking for the Easter weekend, here there is an easy recipe which became a favourite of ours the last few years on a day like this. A simple but nevertheless very tasty sandwich! Sweet and sour flavours really love the roasted lamb (or goat kid) and it will give you the chance to taste something different without a lot of effort. *** The cheeses used are only an indication. You can use various fresh white or blue soft cheeses for the mixture to give the flavour you prefer

Fast and easy open sandwiches with creamy mayonnaise pesto, fresh tomato and anchovies for a great appetizer or snack!

Such an easy and tasty appetizer this one which can be served any time regardless the season! Great idea to treat your guests before a meal or to enjoy with your drinks when unexpected visitors arrive. Of course they can easily turn out into a proper sandwich for lunch! The quantity of the ingredients can be adjusted very easily to prepare as many as you need

DRIED PULSES WEEK: Easy and fast baked chickpeas "burgers" with spinach and herbs

Now these fluffy "burgers" not only can become a super delicious and nutritious meal for the whole family but, also, a great idea to persuade the children to eat dried pulses... They can be served as they are, along with some rice pilaf and a salad or to become the main thing to build up some luscious burgers at home 

Vegetarian sandwich with peppers and sundried tomatoes

Who said that vegetarian sandwiches are not equally delicious as the meaty ones? For example this luscious sandwich can be the best idea to have as a snack or a light meal and definitely it is not made only for vegetarians! In my opinion the little secret that makes this sandwich so tasty is to serve it while the vegetables are still lukewarm

Sandwich with grilled salmon and spicy mayonnaise

Easy to make, very tasty and nutritious at the same time this sandwich can be a great snack or even a light meal if served with some salad. You can also add some crumbled fresh Myzithra cheese or 1-2 tbsp of cottage or cream cheese mixing with the yoghurt. The quantity of the ingredients can easily be adjusted for more people

Mini fried toasties with cheese and ham - Boxing Day brunch little treat

Another great idea to have something but not too much for a light lunch or brunch on Boxing Day! You'll love them and the kids even more so! Easy to prepare without too many ingredients involved because the last thing you need on Boxing Day is to spend hours in the kitchen... I'm sure it will become one of your favourite midday snacks as it is for us on lazy Sundays regardless the season

Mini butter croissants with Feta cheese and jam - Boxing Day breakfast little treat

After Christmas rich feast you don't need too much next morning to start the day... This is not really a recipe but more a tasty idea. A fast and easy little savoury treat which, though, doesn't lack in taste at all! The tangy flavour of Feta goes perfectly well with jam or sweet chutney!! It is one of our favourite little treats all year through

Sandwich with Myzithra cheese, pears and walnuts

Very tasty this sweet and savoury sandwich which can satisfy your appetite in the best way! Ideal for vegetarians too and for those who don't want to consume too many calories in snacks. Gorgonzola, Stilton and Roquefort are cheeses which can replace the Myzithra very successfully, each one with a different final taste. In that case, though, the calories are more...

Mini hot dogs in the Greek way with creamy cabbage salad

An easy and delicious idea for a different kind of "hot dog" sandwich! Great for an every day snack, a light meal at the office or at school, easy to carry with you for a picnic

Chickpeas, potato and cheese "burgers"

A tasty and nutritious recipe to enjoy as a meze, a first dish or as the main ingredient to a vegetarian burger! Easy to prepare this recipe will give you the chance to try chickpeas in a different but delicious way regardless the season

Courgette "burgers" with feta cheese and spiced red peppers sauce

A delicious Summer meze dish to enjoy along with ouzo, beer or wine! Of course we are talking about vegetarian "burgers" here but still the taste is excellent! There are many versions based on courgettes to create some delicious dishes enjoying this popular Summer vegetable and definitely this is one of those! It is always better to use fresh peppers and roast them yourselves to make the sauce but it is not a crime to use store-bought ones in jar

Spiced lamb burgers served with charcoaled aubergines and anthotyro cheese

These Greek style burgers are delicious and full of Summer flavours and taste! Of course for a special burger, one that is closer to your preferences, you can add various spices or herbs in the meat mixture but don't overdo it so not to ruin the meat's flavour

Open sandwich with Haloumi cheese, omelette and oil/lime dressing

Delicious idea to have this open sandwich as a snack or a light meal along with a green salad. Very Summery meal saving you time off cooking during the hot days. In my opinion the recipe plain as it might look, is excellent but of course if you'd like to enrich it you could add some luncheon meat or other cured meat cut in cubes and give an extra taste

Fish burgers with avocado and Spring onions

On the charcoals or under the grill burgers are always welcomed by everybody, kids and adults! There are so many different recipes for burgers, as many as people's preferences! For vegetarians or not, burgers were always one of the favourite dishes especially during Spring and Summer months. The BBQs will be taken out of the garages or sheds to get a good cleaning so to be ready for those big and noisy but pleasant gatherings of families and friends! Lets start the "burger season" with this tasty recipe which is also a good idea to persuade kids to eat some more fish

Spicy chicken burgers with vegetables served with refreshing yoghurt dressing

Light in calories and really delicious these "biftekia" will be surely appreciated by everybody! To make the recipe more kids-friendly and give them the chance to eat vegetables that usually they avoid, adjust the spices accordingly. We are not into too hot spiced dishes in our family so I tried to find the right amount of each spice to suit us better. Also, don't neglect to finely chop the vegetables so to keep the meat mixture together and not fall apart while cooking
 

 

Durum-pitta sandwich with chicken, cheese and mushrooms

As a snack or as a light meal it will impress you with its simple but delicious taste. Ideal for the hot days when we don't feel like staying too long in the kitchen cooking above boiling pots...

Sandwich with Greek Manouri cheese and rocket pesto

Manouri is an airy and light semi-soft white cheese used very often in making sweet and savoury pies and desserts but also used in salads. It is made from the drained whey from feta cheese production (of sheep's or goat's milk). Similar to feta cheese but creamier and much less salty or even salt-free. The regions famous for the Manouri cheese are Central and Western Makedonia (up-North Greece) and Thessalia (Central Greece). It has a slightly grainy creamy texture and a milky taste with a mild citrus flavour. It does not have an outer rind or solidified casing. It is almost always sold in log-shaped rolls or in individual pieces cut from a roll. Wherever a sweet, rich cheese is used, think of manouri. Decent substitutes for Manouri are the goat cheese, the cream cheese or farmer's cheese. To introduce you to this tasty cheese I have a nice and light sandwich that you can enjoy anytime of the day. It tastes even better if you leave it to rest for a bit allowing the bread to absorb the moisture and the flavour of the pesto

Greek burgers topped with garlic tomato sauce and fried eggs

This is a delicious recipe which you can enjoy as a main meal or as a brunch dish. My mother used to follow this idea the times that she happened to have some biftekia left from Sunday's dinner and it used to be one of my favourites. Who can resist a luscious hot egg yolk running off the egg and finishing on top of a grilled burger.... not many in my opinion. Enjoy this dish by accompanying it with some nice double-fried potatoes