Lentils are a staple food in Greek cuisine and also play an important role in the Mediterranean diet. They are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In Greece, they are usually served as a soup; leftovers are often enriched with rice to make a complete lunch for the next day. Lately, I’ve been looking…
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Delicious Homemade Poke Bowl Recipe
I am honest, first time I tried poke bowl was early this year. I love Asian food, I often saw this dish on delivery lists, but it never came to my mind to order. Until… Like every year, in February I visited my home country, Germany, with my daughter. We returned to our AirB&B hungry…
Airfryer Chicken Role a la Saltimbocca
Last time I went with my husband to our olive trees in the mountains, I found wild sage next to our grounds. So I got the idea to make a Saltimbocca dish for the weekend. I managed to take one young plant with its roots to take home and I collected some branches from an…
Chicken Filet with Honey Mustard Sauce and Tarragon
A few days ago we went to one of our favorite restaurants where I tried this dish for the first time. It was so tasty and I said to my daughter that for sure I will try to cook it at home. So today I tried it out and it turned out even more delicious….
Marinated Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Yogurt
Thinking about what to cook with chicken breast and yogurt I searched the net to find ideas. I finally found three different recipes, which somehow I liked, but also didn’t like… but the combination of some of the cooking suggestions of all three recipes gave me the idea for this one, and it turned out…
Air Fryed Chicken Filet with Vegetables
Air fryers can be a big advantage for you household if you don’t have to cook for more than three to four persons or if you want to cook something quick and healthy. Still the acquisition of an air fryer should well be thought through as it is – to be honest – nothing else…
Crunchy Chicken Wrap with Spicy Pink Sauce
This chicken wrap is so healthy and fits even in a diet plan as it high in protein and low in calories. You can make it in the oven or your air fryer. You can make it mild (leave the cayenne and the Sriracha sauce away), spicy (do it the way indicated) or even spicy…
Fried Salmon Fillet on Creamed Spinach with Spicy French Fries
My daughter and I have been to a restaurant lately and fell in love with this dish. That is why we wanted to try it out ourselves at home and here is the result. But before you get started I want to share some tips for the success of your cooking. I prefer to use…
Breaded Parmesan Chicken Fillet with Mozzarella and Sauce Neapolitan
This is a really tasty but light way to make breaded chicken fillets. It’s worth trying out. You even will eat the remaining meat cold… if anything remains at all! My daughter has cooked it for the first time on one of her days off from her studies, and I let her try out her…
Stuffed Vegetables (Gemista)
Stuffed vegetables (Γεμιστά [jemista’]) are a common food in Greece! Every housewife has her own recipe. And, during periods of fasting, it is one dish that is absolutely vegan. The stuffing is basically the same as in stuffed vine leaves (Dolmades). You can make stuffed vegetables vegan style or add minced meat. The secret for…
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