Moussakas with aubergines - A classic with a few twists here and there...

Well, here we go again... This delicious, popular and world-known dish once again appears at our table to remind us that it's not possible a Summer to pass by without cooking it at least once!! Only this time things are not exactly the same... A few small changes and additions happen with this version of Moussaka which, in my opinion, is very tasty but (only because of personal preference) I would go back to basics eventually. In this recipe celery is involved in the meat sauce, as well as oregano and thyme (fresh or dried). A few bits which most people don't use in the moussaka meat sauce as we know it... The flavour changes just enough to notice it but without feeling that "this is not moussakas"... Something different in this version is also the fact that only aubergines are used and no potatoes at all, which is the most common version around the country. Which, on the other hand, it doesn't make it more authentic. Because, as I've said in the past, the original moussaka (according to many connoisseurs) didn't include potatoes in the old days... But, no matter what, this was really a great and very filling meal for the whole family and we enjoyed it to the full! And although (personally) I would go back to the version without the celery and the specific herbs I fully recommend it to you. You can use only ground beef if you prefer or to replace the lamb with ground pork

Amaranth greens (vleeta) and roasted Summer vegetables salad served with creamy garlic dip

This is a super Summer recipe to enjoy some of the most tasty seasonal greens and vegetables! "Vleeta" greens are very popular in Greece and my favourite summer green salad. In the past I have posted another recipe and showed you how we usually cook and eat this sweet type of "horta". In today's recipe they work together with some roasted vegetables and served with "skordalia", the traditional garlic dip. All this ultimately makes this recipe an ideal side dish to accompany various meat and fish dishes. You can omit, if you want, the garlic dip and then the recipe becomes a classic salad, drizzling on top with olive oil and lemon juice or malt vinegar

Sweet and spicy tomato chutney scented with saffron

Now that the tomatoes are in their season and there are so many in the market, take advantage and prepare your own jams and chutneys to enjoy during the coming months. There are many different versions of tomato chutney around and all of them they have their own special flavour. This one here is quite simple but very tasty thanks to the various spices and it will become a good company to various other dishes

Black-eyed beans with fennel in very light tomato sauce

This very simple but tasty and so nutritious dried pulses recipe can be served as a first dish, warm salad or a vegetarian meal. The fennel gives this a distinctive but elegant flavour and aroma to the recipe and, when in season, you can enrich the dish adding a leek cut in thin rings

Greek yoghurt gelato sandwiches with whole meal petits-beurres biscuits

A very easy recipe to enjoy at home- a delicious gelato based on Greek yoghurt. And this is the only Greek gelato since even the Italians make it using the popular Greek thick yoghurt. Make plenty of these sandwiches because they can be stored in the freezer for many days and they can become a great and healthy refreshing snack for every day for the whole family and an easy treat for your guests

Sauté fresh salmon fillets with Summer vegetables and lemon-yoghurt dressing

Simple, light and delicious recipe to enjoy this popular fish in a different way, ideal for the Summer months. Lightly fried in the skillet along with crispy Summer vegetables it is the best meal to cook for the whole family! The yoghurt-based dressing gives extra flavour to the dish and makes it so refreshing