Souvlaki For The Soul

Chickpea “Flatbreads” with Pork Souvlaki

Peter G — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:37:41 +0000

Unlike my previous recipe for souvlaki (which you’ll have to buy this book to find out how to make it) this one utilises pork. Pork is the traditional meat used to make souvlaki, that you find in Greece. Personally, I prefer lamb but this is just as good. It’s all good! Back in January, when [...]

Braised Okra

Peter G — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:32:09 +0000

Today I’m adding another dish to my stable of Greek recipes. Braised okra or “bamies” as we say in Greek (pronounced bum-yes) is a wonderful, tasty vegetarian dish. Truth be told, I was never a fan of okra. Especially, whilst growing up. I know it seems like I keep on repeating myself about particular foods, [...]

Lentil Soup-”Fakes”

Peter G — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:56:37 +0000

I love lentils! I’m thinking of getting that printed on a t-shirt and telling the whole world. Ok. Maybe that’s a little over the top but what’s not to love about this legume? It’s healthy, full of fibre and definitely fills you up. And I do love lentil soup. I’ve made lentil soup with chickpeas [...]

Carrot and Dill Mash

Peter G — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:58:30 +0000

Just when I thought the weather had cooled down we get another batch of ugly humidity here in Sydney! I made this carrot and dill mash recently when I was experimenting for an autumn dinner party. I sometimes get tired of serving the usual side dishes to roasted meats and am always experimenting with different [...]

Win A Masterclass with Tetsuya Wakuda

Peter G — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:32 +0000

Me and Testuya Wakuda. Or “Tets” as he is affectionately known. How’s that for a combination in the kitchen?!! Ok, that’s partly true. I did get the chance to recently attend a masterclass and a 10 course degustation dinner in his newly designed masterkitchen by Electrolux at his restaurant here in Sydney. And dear [...]

Phyllo and Sesame Pies

Peter G — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:34:01 +0000

Looking for something simple, sweet, light and crunchy? Then these sesame pies or crescents will definitely satisfy all those urges. Similar to baklavas and typical of Greek sweets they are doused with a simple syrup when they come out of the oven. Sweets made with phyllo pastry are some of my favourites in Greek cooking. [...]

P.L.T.-Prawn, Lettuce and Tomato Roll

Peter G — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:05:18 +0000

It’s been a few weeks! A busy few weeks. I had a bit of a break and went down to the South Coast of NSW for a few days with a group of friends. I’ll be covering that in a future post. I also managed to get down to Tasmania for a week but that [...]

Fresco De Piña y Arroz-Chilled Pineapple and Rice drink

Peter G — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:34 +0000

We’re off to Nicaragua this week. I’m meeting Joan from Foodalogue there on the next stop of our virtual culinary tour dubbed as “South of the Border“. It’s been great fun so far and very rewarding and I can highly recommend you join us! Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America enjoying a very [...]

Panfried Pork Loin with Yemista

Peter G — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:18:42 +0000

Australian food bloggers are finally being recognised! The other night, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the very first Australian Food Blog Award category at La Mint restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney. This is a real breakthrough for food bloggers. The award is being included by the Australian Association of Food Professionals and [...]

El Atol de Elote-A taste of El Salvador

Peter G — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:36:57 +0000

We’re off to El Salvador this week! Joan from Foodalogue is hosting her Culinary Tour that takes us “South of The Border“. Head on over there and join us in this virtual culinary feast. This week proved quite challenging as I was running out of time but I still managed to come up with something [...]