#recipes

Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup 4 large sweet potatoes 2 medium carrots 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil 1 medium onion 1 clove of garlic 1 can of coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 3cm piece ...

Farfalle with Spinach, Feta and Mushrooms 500 g pasta farfalle 60g feta cheese cut into small square pieces 500g spinach fresh or frozen – only the leaves 300g mushrooms sliced 100g kalamata ...

Briam (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) Probably one of the best vegetarian recipes that I know, it can be found all over Greece and Cyprus that is a housewife’s favourite, especially ...

Traditional Malabar spice mix Malabar is a region in the South of India. The name of the region is thought to be derived from the Malayalam words mala (hill) and ...

Cabbage Soup with Caldo Verde Sausage 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 spicy sausage (12 cm), thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ½ teaspoon pepper 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt (or ...

Onion ‘steaks’ aka sautéed onion slices…. Do not underestimate how delicious these are (and quick and easy!) Large onions, sliced thickly (minimum 1cm thick) 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1.5 ...

Folded Filo Casserole with Camembert and Figs 300g filo pastry 100g butter 2 eggs 250ml cream 400g camembert Dried figs 1 pear 3 sprigs thyme 2 red onions salt pepper 2 teaspoon sugar nutmeg pumpkin ...

Payasam is not just a dessert, but an emotion. Mixing sweetness with an aromatic spice to create Heaven in a Bowl. Derived from the word Peeyusham (nectar or ambrosia), it ...

Fresh pasta with pesto ala genovese 250g fresh pasta For the pesto: 50g basil leaves 50g olive oil 1 tablespoon(s) pine nuts 25g parmesan 1 clove garlic Freshly ground pepper For ...

Vegan Pancakes 2 cups wholegrain flour 1 cup wholegrain oats 1 tablespoon agave 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 and 1/4 cups coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 overripe medium size bananas Blend all together and pour batter into ...

Recipes with Loulla Astin Sesame Coated Fried Halloumi with Honey These fried cheese slices with a crispy sesame crust and a drizzle of honey make a delicious appetizer or are ...

Orange Cupcakes 125g all-purpose flour 75g sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 125g fresh orange juice 40ml vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange zest ½ soup spoon apple cider vinegar ½ tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon ...

India’s first Christmas cake India’s first Christmas cake was born in Kerala in 1883. It is also called the Kerala Plum Cake, and is a dark, rich cake with ...

Apple pie with Melomakarona and Cantuccini biscuits For the apple pie 75g unsalted butter 5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (total 500 g) 3 tablespoons brandy 100g brown sugar 200g all-purpose flour 200 ...

Indian Potato Kofta with Curry Sauce For kofta 3 medium size white potatoes 1 large sweet potato 200g firm tofu 1/2 cup of cornstarch 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Pinch ...

Recipes with Loulla Astin Melomakarona (Christmas honey-dipped biscuits) Happy holiday month! Melomakarona are vegan and they are consumed mostly at Christmas during the fasting period. Greek Christmas without Melomakarona and ...

Three Cup Chicken 1 tablespoon sesame oil 8 thin slices of fresh ginger 6 small cloves garlic 1 spring onions, coarsely chopped (white and green part separated) 500g chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces) 120ml ...

Kerala Ground Beef Stew Stews are the ultimate cold-weather comfort food and the heartiest way to warm you up this winter. The warmth and comfort of a hot stew really ...

Vegan Fish Cakes 4 Sheets of Nori cut into small pieces and blended to make a powder 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed 1 and a half cups of breadcrumbs 1 small ...

Tray Baked Burgers with Potatoes This is a fabulous staple dish in every Cypriot and Greek household; an easy and delicious meal that I know all your family will love! ...

Chocolate Cake with Kolokassi and Tahini icing For the cake 200g kolokassi puree (see recipe below) 2 large eggs (120g) 75g melted butter 100ml milk 130g plain flour 30g cocoa 150g ...

Easy Kerala Style Smoky Chicken 6 chicken thighs – bone in Marinade 1 lemon – juiced 5 tablespoons yoghurt 5 tablespoons fresh full fat cream 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 3 tablespoons ginger, garlic, green chilli paste 1 tablespoon ...

Bouillabaisse 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 tablespoons dry white wine 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 large ...

Chickpea Vegan Omelettes 2 cups of whole meal flour1 can of drained chickpeasHandful of Swiss chard (chopped)2 sliced button mushrooms1/2 teaspoon of turmeric1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast2 cups of water1 cup ...