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Honey and Thyme Baked Feta with Tomatoes

August 8, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

When I was in Paxos I came across fried feta for the first time. I am usually quite boring when it comes to feta, simply adding it to salads or as a topping to some vegetables like in a Greek Briam. The only time I have really made proper use of feta cheese in a dish is in a Spanakopita, where in my opinion, it is more of a star ingredient than the spinach itself! I really liked the fried feta but it was the Saganaki cheese that I kept going back for ever since I had a delicious dish of Baked Saganaki with Honey. Saganaki is like a mix between feta and halloumi and I am a huge fan. …

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Fried Courgette Balls)

July 4, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Last month I was in Paxos, a tiny Greek Island just one hour from Corfu. It was the most peaceful and beautiful of places with clear blue water and a choice of wonderful beaches. What I particularly liked about Paxos is that it is not full of package holiday resorts. In fact, it is mostly made up of villas and little apartments filling the tiny villages. We stayed in the smallest, yet most beautiful, of villages, Loggos…

Greek Briam

April 17, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Greek Briam is a favourite spring/ summer time dish of mine. Sat out on the balcony, with a glass of wine and a plate of this medley of olive oil roasted vegetables is another example of how Greek cuisine is all about taking ordinary ingredients to create full and beautiful flavours. It is good, honest and healthy food that is cooked simply. It is very similar to a ratatouille or a tourlou (a Greek oven baked stew) and typically topped with feta and basil….

Chickpea, Feta and Rocket Salad

March 8, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Armed with a tin of chickpeas you can be assured that a healthy and delicious meal is on it’s way! I love chickpeas. They are packed full of protein and high in fibre, iron and zinc. They are also incredibly filling and easy to prepare, making them a perfect lunch or midweek dinner. I find that chickpeas are really versatile. They work well in stews such as a Chickpea and Chorizo Stew, can be made into burgers or turned into delicious hummus. A tin of chickpeas is certainly a store cupboard staple!…

Spanakopita (Feta and Spinach Filo Pie)

February 24, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It is no secret that the Greeks love their pies and spanakopita is probably the most known and popular of them all. Pies are a greek tradition that vary from sweet to savoury fillings and with crumbly shortcrust pastry or flaky filo toppings. While I love buttery puff pastry or soft, chewy shortcrust I do prefer filo pastry as it feels a bit lighter and has a more crisp texture. It also holds it’s shape and texture a lot better when eaten cold the next day compared to puff pastry that naturally loses it’s … puff and becomes a bit soggy. A spanakopita uses the favourite filo pastry and is basically feta and spinach. I add pine nuts and both crème fraîche and greek yoghurt to give the filling that sharp, salty kick to it….

Bacon, Pumpkin and Feta Muffins

November 4, 2016 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

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It is that time of year where I am once again jealous of everyone back home attending firework displays. Bonfire night has always been one of my favourite times of the year and even though we always plan to make a trip back for it we never actually do! Luckily, this doesn’t stop us from keeping up with tradition as tomorrow night we will have a few sparklers on the balcony with our first mug of glühwein of the year!…

Red Pepper, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

April 21, 2013 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Ah, Spring! After a very long Berlin Winter I am extremely happy to have some sunshine in my life. salad You can definitely tell that Spring is here as the local markets and supermarkets are packed with the latest seasonal goods. I stocked up on some rhubarb and asparagus this weekend so stay tuned for those recipes!

As the sun is out I have been making the most of it so weekend lunch for me has been quick and easy which is where this salad fits in perfectly. I once had this in a restaurant with goats cheese and it was so light and delicious that I had to make it at home….

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