Tag Archives: Greek

Fage Total brand Greek yogurt now available in Aldi

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Just a quick post to let those in Australia know that Aldi is currently stocking Greek Fage Total brand yogurt. They are ranging honey, blueberry and strawberry – 0% variety.. My emails to Aldi PR went unanswered so I am … Continue reading →

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Poached Figs (or Pears) in Spiced Red Wine

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I originally poached some pears in this red wine spice mix, and there was so much liquid leftover I decided to put in a packet of dried Greek white figs and poach them too.  The syrup had taken on additional … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: real Greek yoghurt now available in Sydney

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

The most exciting foodie news I have had in a long long time has happened. Fage Total brand yoghurt is now being imported direct from Greece by Kebia Importex in Marrickville, Sydney. This is big news indeed and it is … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories – Horta in Greece

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

On my last trip to Greece a few years ago, at nearly every meal we had a plate of ‘Horta’, which are basically boiled greens, served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Doesn’t sound very exciting but I really … Continue reading →

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Green Beans, Braised Mediterranean Style

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Green beans braised in olive oil with onions and tomatoes are a popular vegetable dish in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean and Turkey.   It couldn’t be more simple but this method of cooking, surprisingly transforms the beans into some quite … Continue reading →

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Fish Bianco

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Basically, a garlicky fish stew, this is one of those dishes where you look at the simple list of ingredients and wonder how it could taste so good.  I first saw this on Rick Stein’s Mediterranean series, when he visited … Continue reading →

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Delicious Greek Moussaka (…almost George’s mother’s)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

I promise you that you will love this Moussaka. Flavoursome, authentic and oh, so light!  Of course, it is gluten free and has no stodgy Bechamel to weigh you down.  In fact you will find the delicous topping can be … Continue reading →

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Makaronopita – Greek Pasta Pie

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

What seems like macaroni and cheese, is in fact …… Greek macaroni and cheese!  Coming from Maria Benardis,  in her book My Greek Family Table, this recipe was handed down to Maria from her Aunt Stavroula.  Maria runs Greek cooking … Continue reading →

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Baked Greek Lamb

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Looking for a lamb dish that will give you Greek citizenship ?  This could be it.  In fact this could be the BEST roast lamb you have ever had.  This lamb is authentic, flavoursome and melts in your mouth. Inspired … Continue reading →

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Greek Baked Potatoes

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

These baked potatoes are a lovely twist to the ones I usually roast with fresh rosemary. We love these with Keftedes (Greek Meatballs). Particulary great with a meat dish or fish, the flavours of the garlic, lemon and rigoni really infuse into the potatoes and turn … Continue reading →

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