Luscious meringue-based Ravani dessert with almonds

Ravani (or Revani) is one of the most classic and very popular syrupy desserts in various places around Greece with Veroia (North Greece) having, according to many, the best of them all!! Basically it is a semolina cake which, when baked, is smothered with a nice light syrup. There are a few variations of Ravani depending on the area it comes from but regardless the origin it is delicious and it is a dessert which can be served all year through

Chicken with Summer vegetables, Greek hylopites pasta and feta cheese in the skillet

Based on one of the most classic and traditional Greek dishes, the "chicken with Hylopites pasta", this version gets even more luscious with the addition of a few Summer vegetables and feta cheese! This time cooked in a faster way everything ending in a skillet with the Greek pasta absorbing all the flavours from the rest of the ingredients. A very filling meal for the whole family ready in about 40 minutes! The courgettes can be replaced by 1 red and 1 green bell pepper or, if you prefer, to have all the veggies together as I usually do

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

Cinnamon-scented fresh whole apricots in home made pastry "bundles"

An easy but so delicious dessert for the Summer months which can be also served at a Summer party! Apricots with their distinctive aroma and taste can become a mellow dessert enclosed in this easy home made pastry. Good looking and light, they will surely satisfy your guests

Baked courgettes stuffed with fresh Myzithra cheese and herbs

This a great idea to serve as a first dish during the Summer months when the courgettes are at their best! Simple in ingredients and method and full of aromas and taste! Replace the fresh (sour) Myzithra cheese if you can't find it, with Anthotyro or other soft, semi-salted white cheese

Easy and fast star anise-scented pineapple granita

Personally I was never a big fun of the classic ice creams, believe it or not! Not even as a kid! Although, if I was to have one every now and then, that would be a store-bought one and never home made. I always liked them more (weird eh?) But, there is something that I'm a big fan of and this is the granitas! Anything fruity and icy I really love regardless the season but of course during the Summer months just having one is such a relief from the heat, especially when in Greece... This recipe here could not be simpler and faster really and of course you can replace the pineapple with the fruits of your choice. Also, to avoid the hustle of preparing the pineapple, you can find ready-frozen pineapple purée at the shops to make things even easier