Monthly Archives: April 2009

Octopus stew

  This is a dish suitable for the Greek lent, since seafood is allowed. Serves 3-4  Ingredients 2 octopuses 5-6 onions, thickly cut 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 4-5 bay leaves black peppercorns 2 cans of tomato (or plenty … Continue reading

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Cypriot Eliotí (Ελιωτή)-Olive Bread

> Ingredients approx. 400gr flour (wholemeal or white) 1 sachet of yeast 400ml lukewarm water Olive oil approx. 1 cup pitted olives chopped fresh coriander (or parsley if you prefer) dried mint 1 large onion, chopped Add the yeast to … Continue reading

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>Stuffed Aubergines with Spinach, Fetta and Mushrooms

>Ingredients2 Aubergines250gr Spinach1 pack fetta cheese1 onion, finely chopped1-2 cloves of garlic, finely choppedSome mushrooms, choppedOlive oilSalt & pepper For this recipe I am using the same method as the Stuffed Aubergines with Fetta and Pepper. Step 1: Cut the … Continue reading

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>Mixed bean salad

> Mixed bean saladFor this recipe I use ASDA’s mixed beans. About 500gr feeds easily 2-3 people. Soak the beans overnight in water. I usually cook them in a pressure cooker for about 25 minutes. If you are boiling them … Continue reading

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