Creamy lentils soup with feta cheese

Perhaps I have mentioned it before but it doesn't matter:-) I was never a big fan of dried (or fresh) pulses but lentils are probably my favourite! Especially (and probably only) when cooked in the classic Greek lentils soup recipe. And this is strange because I was never a big fan of soups either!... What a contrast eh?? But when it comes to creamy, velvety soups, then things change... And that's why today's recipe is so special to me and I believe you will appreciate it as well. I would like to add that the same recipe  can be transformed into a special dip! You only need to increase the amount of Feta cheese in it and sprinkle with some finely snipped fennel fronds on top. Try it out in this way too and you'll remember my words

Easy warm chocolate drink

There is nothing like a warm chocolate drink in the Winter months and I believe that most of you agree with me! And when the drink is made at home it tastes even better and gives us such a cozy feeling! Here we have a basic recipe to follow but there are so many little things we can do to give to the drink a special twist. Try out some orange zest, freshly ground cinnamon or nutmeg or cardamom, Grand Marnier or other liqueur or even various freshly ground peppercorns

Baked fritters with leftover Festive season vegetables

Every year the same story... it's not only the leftover cheeses you have to use up after the Holidays big feast, but plenty of leftover vegetables too waiting for you in the fridge to deal with them... which makes us think that "next year we will not cook so many..." but we make the same mistake year after year:-)) These fritters, for example, are a nice idea to use up the leftover vegetables so to have something light and tasty without feeling guilty that "in these difficult times" you had to throw food away...

Fluffy omelette with herbs and leftover cheeses

I don't know how often it happens to you but in our house every year our fridge has plenty of various leftover cheeses after the Holiday season... How many crackers and how much chutney you can have so to accompany the various cheeses? So, this omelette is a nice idea to use those cheeses up and have a nice and light meal at the same time. The cheeses mentioned are only an indication (just a few of those we usually prefer every Festive season), of course you can use those you have in your fridge. As for the herbs used, don't feel intimidated by the "shepherd's needles" (Myronia in Greek)... if you can't find this herb then again use a different kind

Caramelised pancetta with balsamic syrup and root vegetables herbed mash

This is a very nice idea for the New Year's Day lunch so to have something different than the classic roast pork. Tender meat with a luscious crunchy skin on top where the balsamic vinegar syrup gives it a special flavour

Festive salad with rocket, chicory and pomegranate

An easy, refreshing and delicious salad to accompany your New Year's roast but of course a nice salad for any time during the Winter months