Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross bun is traditionally eaten on Good Friday and to mark the end of lent. They are spiced sweet bun usually made with fruits and mark with a cross on top. You can check out the history of hot cross bun here. In Australia, they are sold as early as December in big supermarkets, [...]

Bread Rolls with Aromatic Herbs – Psomakia me Aromatika Votana

Bread Rolls with Aromatic Herbs – Psomakia me Aromatika Votana

Easy and flavourful - it's all I can say about this recipe. You will however, need a few herbs on hand. I prefer using dried herbs as I don't cook a lot with herbs. So for me, dried herbs are easier to keep as compared to fresh ones. I have to admit that I didn't [...]

Mount Athos Monastery Lentil Soup – Fakes Soupa Aladotes

Mount Athos Monastery Lentil Soup – Fakes Soupa Aladotes

This is another simple soup recipe that I've made a couple of weeks ago. This lentil soup is full of flavor and filling. This recipe serves 4 people but you can always double the portion as a make ahead meal for the week. Prepare the ingredients Firstly, rinse the lentils. Then put them in a [...]

Bean Soup – Fasolada

Bean Soup – Fasolada

I have to admit, I have not been following the challenge I've set for myself as I've not been making anything for the past 11 days from the cookbook. Pfff.. But today, I have whipped out something simple from the cookbook, i.e. bean soup. A healthier option to start off the year, this bean soup [...]