This video features Ianna making her signature amigdalota – almond macaroons. Ianna’s amigdalota are sweet and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside… and with a hint of almond essence they make a sophisticated treat. So go ahead, make some and enjoy them with friends and family over a coffee or […]
The KO kids (the children, nephews and nieces of the KO Team) are always excited about filming days, as they get to enjoy the day’s spoils. The day we filmed Vasiliki’s Flat Beans with Lamb was a Wednesday and Ilyana, Christine’s youngest enjoyed the dish so much she even offered a favourable review, “The meat […]
Though this dish’s name might make you think otherwise, Toula’s Spring Lamb is simply bursting with green power – plentiful spinach, spring onions, dill, mint and parsley, enhanced by a tomato and lamb-infused gravy and accompanied by melt-in-your-mouth slow-roasted lamb. The next time anyone says, ‘Eat your greens!’ make Toula’s Spring Lamb and get your […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Maria Tsalkos, Other fillo delights!
Maria’s Platseda – Greek New Years’ Sweet Fried Fillo Pastry Recipe
Our beautiful guest Maria is from the village of Kalloni, on the island of Lesvos. As well as being an accomplished cook, Maria is also a great storyteller. When Maria first shared the Platseda recipe with us, she also shared a lovely story about bartering for orange blossom essence; an essential ingredient in the Platseda […]
Greek Easter is a very special time of the year, with many traditions and rituals. These include fasting, attending church, receiving communion and then feasting with family and friends. For Nikiforo, no Easter celebration is complete without personally selecting and roasting a lamb on the spit – a tradition he has embraced since his childhood […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Evyenia, Greek Recipes
Evyenia’s Crispy Loukoumades – Greek-Style Donuts with Honey Recipe
When Evyenia’s first grandchild, Eugenia, was born, Evyenia wanted to introduce a special, traditional, celebratory recipe to her repertoire. Evyenia decided upon loukoumades. She quickly mastered this recipe and made it her staple offering at every special family occasion: birthdays, Name Days, Christmas, Easter and more. Over time, Evyenia not only mastered the recipe, she […]