Round and round One of the things I find fascinating about creating in the kitchen is the simple, yet astonishing blend of cultures, flavours and timeframes. This is what happens when you prepare a dish of couscous. One of the first written references of this tiny semolina is from an anonymous, 13th-century North African cookbook….
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Aug
Aug
True Colours Camargue red rice is a variety of red rice cultivated in the wetlands of the Camargue region of southern France. This red rice has a nutty taste and is the perfect base for a filling dish that whispers summer. Pour the dressing over the rice while it is still warm, so it can absorb all…
09
Aug
Aug
The Crunch These crunchy courgette chips always remind me of my dear friend, Christo Krimeas, and our favourite restaurant Christo in the village of Naoussa in Paros… His lovely smile appeared first, and this dish followed soon after — long conversations and memories from the past… Fresh crunchy courgettes from the garden in sizzling oil make…
02
Aug
Aug
Secret Garden This is a typical Greek vegetable dish Tourlou, meaning “mixed”, or Briam, according to the Turkish version, and it is a perfect manifestation of Mediterranean magic. As you can see from the list of ingredients, we use only seasonal, fresh vegetables, but sometimes we can be a little mischievous and add a little…
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Jul
Jul
Cool and Green… This rice salad is really fresh and green. This is a delightful summery salad that is easy to prepare and looks as vibrant as it tastes… Tossed with the other components the rice grains absorb the flavourful dressing.. Fresh and Green White Rice Salad Ingredients For the salad: 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup long grain,…