Greek traditional kokoretsi

INGREDIENTS 2 plucks (lamb or goat) 2kgr intestines (lamb or goat) some extra sweetbreads salt, pepper, oregano METHOD Wash the intestines (inside) and place them in a bowl with enough vinegar for about 1h, then drain them and place them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. Wash the...

Greek Orthodox Easter traditions Apr22

Greek Orthodox Easter traditions

Easter is the most sacred observance in the Greek Orthodox faith. On all days of the Holy Week there are rituals in the church which recounts the Passion of Christ. The main Easter traditions are: Holy Thursday: The housewives make Easter sweets (brioches and cookies) and dye red eggs. In the...

Pasxalina tsourekia (Easter brioche) Apr18

Pasxalina tsourekia (Easter brioche)

INGREDIENTS FOR TWO BIG BRIOCHE For the yeast 125gr. Robin Hood flour (sifted) 50gr. fresh yeast or 8 gr. yeast powder 150gr. lukewarm water 1/2 teaspoon sugar For the dough 175gr. sugar 2 large eggs 150gr. milk 80gr. butter or margarine 500gr. Robin Hood flour (sifted) 1/4 teaspoon...

Easter cookies with orange (lenten) Apr15

Easter cookies with orange (lenten)

INGREDIENTS 1 glass vegetable oil 1 glass orange 1.5 glass sugar zest of 2 oranges (or you can use 1tbsp citrus zest) 1.5 kg all-purpose flour (approximately) sifted 20gr baking powder 4 vanilla flavor (powder) METHOD In a big bowl add the oil, the orange juice, the sugar, the vanilla...

How to organize a formal lunch or dinner Dec13

How to organize a formal lunch or dinner

On the festive table, there must be a sense of luxury. The provision on the plates and cutlery depends on the menu. The basic principles are: The dish must be at the center. The forks should always be left of the plate, knives and spoons are always right and cutlery for dessert on top. The...