Pork fillet with mashed leeks

A delicious dish which can become a Sunday lunch favourite! The mashed leeks are a great alternative to the classic mashed potatoes and the pork fillet gets beautifully tender

A "tiramissou" like dessert with the flavours of an apple pie

A delicious dessert with a totally new approach thanks to refreshing and crunchy green apples and spices. A special combination which reminds of an apple pie

Braised lamb with quinces in grape molasses sauce

"Petimezi" (grape molasses), is a thick, non-fermented grape juice, which is used in Greece since ancient times. It is produced by cooking down must for hours, until it becomes dark and syrupy. "Petimezi" keeps almost forever and it was one of the ancient sweeteners (along with honey) used as a sugar substitute. Petimezi's flavour is not just sweet, but much more complex, with slight bitter undertones. We use it in various desserts but also in some savoury recipes, like the one we have today with the great combination of lamb and quinces cooked in meat broth with a sweet and sour taste and ending up with a thick sauce like honey. A few simple ingredients are used in this recipe but the final result is exceptional

Carrot salad with raisins and pomegranate

If you are bored of the various green salads, which often can be rather tasteless or predictable in taste, then this one here is for you! Before you buy the carrots try out a small piece. If it is sweet and aromatic then you should not miss them! If it is rather bitter or you can smell the soil you have two options: it is time to start going to another grocery store or choose another recipe in this blog!:-)) Joking aside, this is a delicious and quick salad with very simple ingredients. If you leave it in the fridge all night the next day the flavours will all nicely come together ending with a lightly pickled flavour

Almond and mandarin truffles

Almonds and mandarins... A great combination of flavours for these little sweet treats which can be served anytime and not only during the Festive season! Great gift idea for friends and family

Sweet potatoes, pumpkin and chestnuts stew

Lets start this Christmas season with a delicious recipe. A very seasonal vegetarian dish which can be served not only as a main but also as a side dish at the Christmas or New Year's table! If there are any leftovers next day, you can turn them into a tasty purée simply by mashing the vegetables into a smooth mixture. Or you can mash the vegetables with your hands and mix with one egg, some fine breadcrumbs and plenty of grated parmesan. Shape into balls, shallow fry on both sides and you'll end up with an excellent meze on your plate!