Leftovers
Bread Pudding is an old fashioned dessert which is made in many countries which had an English influence. Cyprus was a British colony for many years so this dessert was known in Cyprus as well. Puddings were originally made from stale leftover bread that was simply moistened in water, to which a little sugar, [...]
Continue reading about Tsoureki Pudding and Persimmon Bread Pudding
You can do this recipe from scratch if you like but I made it the following day, after having leftover spaghetti and Bolognaise sauce. The changes I made to this classic dish turned it into something completely different, very tasty, light and healthy not to mention that with a few extra ingredients this dish was [...]
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We returned from Sparta last night and I wish to thank all of you for your sympathy and kind words. Apart from the economic crisis even the weather is conspiring against us this year. A big Siberian Freeze is hitting Europe the past week with snowfall all over the country, even here in Athens. We [...]
Continue reading about Kotopoulo Trahanas Soup and How to self publish an e-cookbook on Amazon
It’s New Year’s Eve today and wanted to make a last post to thank all of you who have become my friends, through our common love, which is blogging, even if we are scattered in the four corners of this small world. With some of you, we’ve met in person and I cherish this [...]
Continue reading about Easy Chocolate Truffles from Christmas Leftovers
If you have leftover rice and don’t know what to do with it, here is a quick and easy solution which can be served as a side dish. If you don’t want to eat rice the next day again, you can deep freeze it and use it whenever you like. I served this side dish [...]
A couple of months ago, my friend Natasha posted a Beef Stroganoff recipe. Natasha lives in the United States but her roots are from Russia so when I saw an authentic version of this very popular dish, I knew I had to try it. Please visit Natasha’s blog to see the original recipe and [...]
Continue reading about Veal Stroganoff with Ryzokeftedes (Fried Rice Patties)
Today is my mum’s memorial day, she died 15 years ago but it also coincides with my brother’s memorial as it is six months since he left us, so it’s a very emotional day for me but so long as we remember them, they will always stay alive. May they both RIP. Subconciously I chose [...]
Continue reading about Kataifi Orange Pudding with leftovers
Remember in my post for Uses of leftovers - Part I: Cookies, I mentioned a dessert I had prepared a few days before Christmas and stored it in the deep freezer? Today it’s time for revelation. I made this dessert on the day I was making the Whoopie Pies. The problem when making a dessert [...]
Continue reading about Black Lava Orange Gateau, A gourmet dessert made out of leftovers
In Greece the only time we Roast a Turkey is either on Christmas day or during the New Year. I always cook it on Christmas Day, so I make all the preparation on Christmas Eve and while everyone is still asleep on Christmas day I roast it in the oven for 3 – 4 hours, [...]
Christmas time is a period when we all over indulge into baking cakes, cookies, and other Christmas treats. We bake so much that we eat and eat and they never seem to end. Now, if you are lucky and working, you can always «get rid» of a few calories by taking some at your [...]
Continue reading about Quince Gingerbread Yoghurt Cheesecake – Uses for leftovers – Part I: Cookies
