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Risoni with mince sauce – Κριθαράκι με κιμά

Risoni with mince sauce – Κριθαράκι με κιμά

One pot risoni pasta dish Risoni with mince is a complete one pot meal enjoyed by everyone in the family. My girls can’t get enough of it! Enjoyed simply with some yoghurt and a salad, this is a comforting dish for any time of the 

Greek traditional diples dipped in honey syrup – Δίπλες

Greek traditional diples dipped in honey syrup – Δίπλες

Recently I had the amazing opportunity to make diples with giagia Kostoula, who is my cousin’s grandmother. Not directly related to me but I’ve always felt that she was like my own grandmother with her warm welcoming and open heart every time she saw me. 

Cypriot style baked smashed potatoes with red wine

Cypriot style baked smashed potatoes with red wine

A spin to a classic These baked smashed potatoes with wine are a spin on a traditional Cypriot dish called “patates antinahtes” (πατάτες αντιναχτές). The name translates to “shaken potatoes” because of the way they are prepared. Typically they are made by frying the baby 

Baked chicken bites

Baked chicken bites

Crispy and healthy nuggets These baked chicken bites are my go to version of homemade nuggets. It is a favourite with everyone in the family, young and old. The kids especially just keep coming back for more. Great served with a fresh salad or some 

S’mores popcorn cups

S’mores popcorn cups

Easy birthday party snack   The idea of these S’mores popcorn cups came to me while I was experimenting with the ingredients, trying to create some party snacks for my daughter’s birthday. Initially I started by adding Maltesers with popcorn and although it tasted good, 

Bacon and mushroom pasta traybake

Bacon and mushroom pasta traybake

Now please tell me that you agree with me – bacon and mushroom pasta is one of the best sauce combinations! Pasta is a standard staple ingredient in most houses I think, whether it is whole wheat or gluten free it is the fastest meal 

Mexican chicken and rice tray bake

Mexican chicken and rice tray bake

Mexican chicken and rice tray bake A complete meal in one dish Mexican chicken and rice tray bake combines some of my favourite ingredients from this cuisine in a very easy to make meal. I am posting yet another tray bake recipe that only requires 

Salmon tray bake with blood orange dressing

Salmon tray bake with blood orange dressing

Hassle free salmon tray bake   This is a recipe for a salmon tray bake that all the family will love. A tray bake to me is the type of meal that you only require one cookware for and the food is prepared quite quickly.