If you happen to be in Thes- saloniki this weekend, head down to Halkidiki for the last couple days of Sani Resort’s Sani Gourmet initiative. Sixteen chefs, some esta- blished, others up and coming, have been cooking up a neo-Greek culinary storm at the luxury hotel complex over the past eight days. The focus of [...]
Greek Easter (Pascha), always associated with the first signs of Spring, is definitely my favourite Greek holiday. For the Greeks it’s a most sacred holiday filled with deeply-rooted religious ceremonies and many traditional festivities enjoyed with family and friends. For me personally, it’s a time when I strictly adhere to Greek customs which are truly [...]
Ingredients 1 small leg of lamb Olive oil Coarse black pepper Dried oregano ¼-½ cup water Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Place leg of lamb in roasting pan and rub evenly with a little olive oil. Then rub the leg of lamb liberally with black pepper and dried oregano. Insert [...]
Tsoureki, truly rich and delicious yeast bread, which is traditionally baked for Greek Easter when it’s normally decorated with one or more dyed red eggs. One can of course make tsoureki all year round and enjoy it for breakfast or as a special treat any time of the day! Ingredients 50g fresh yeast or 2 [...]
