Recipes

Squash Savoro

Savoro is a vinegar and rosemary warm marinade often used for fried fish and…

by Despina

12th November 2020

Walnut, apple & tahini pastries

Ingredients 50g grape or pomegranate molasses 100g tahini, plus extra for the…

by Despina

30th April 2020

Mpriam

Briam

Briam is a very comforting, punchy and simple vegetable bake, with tomatoes,…

by Despina

10th April 2020

Cornmeal cakes

I grew up loving cornmeal! Cornmeal has an earthy and sweet taste and when…

by Despina

7th April 2020

Baked beans in tomato sauce

The food I dream of when I think about my beloved Greece tends towards peasant…

by Despina

6th April 2020

Lamb_pan

Lamb marinara

I like marinating my lamb at least a day before roasting, this not only helps…

by Despina

11th July 2019

Gemista

Stuffed vegetables

This is one of my favourite summer recipes, fresh, comforting and simple. It's…

by Despina

10th July 2019

Spetsofai

This is one of my favourite ways to cook sausages and it can be made with any…

by Despina

30th April 2019

Fava

by Despina

2nd July 2018

Chickpea stew with wild fennel

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to meet up with the lovely Eugenia of…

by Despina

26th June 2018

Seasonal green pie with cornmeal crust

I made a pispilita pie last week at Borough Market's Demo Kitchen. A unique,…

by Despina

9th April 2018

Kolatso, unknown words

I love kolatso, a simple meal usually eaten between breakfast and lunch. My…

by Despina

18th December 2017

Olive oil & wine crackers

I truly love this recipe. An easy but very tasty cracker dough, made with…

by Despina

18th October 2017

Petimezi Dressing

Petimezi dressing

Petimezi is a delicious sweet and unique reduction of grapes that makes a great…

by Despina

29th March 2016