Ihr habt keine Zeit zum Verreisen aber sehnt Euch nach dem schönen Urlaubsgefühl? Ein kulinarischer Urlaub zu Hause verspricht den Geschmack der Ferne.
Greek semolina halva is a traditional no-dairy, no-butter and egg-free Mediterranean dessert. It is a pudding enhanced with nuts and dried fruits, soaked in hot syrup and delightfully spiced.
Bust out the spices and ready the chickpeas—here are our best recipes from the Middle East, from hummus and baba ghanouj to an Azeri lamb stew.
Soft airy and feathery, made with cocoa instead of chocolate this Chocolate Custard Cake is going to amaze you!
Alle Jahre wieder trifft man an den Stränden Mallorcas und rund um das Mittelmeer auf kugelförmige, braune und haarige Gebilde. Manch einer könnte denken, das sind Tennisbälle, die vom Salzwasser allmälich aufgelöst werden, tote Tiere oder gar angespülte Kokosnüsse. Ich verrate euch, was es wirklich damit auf sich hat!
Tender pieces of pork cooked together with round green beans and a nicely thickened tomato sauce. This pork stew is easy, healthy, and delicious!
Beef Giouvetsi is a delicious Greek beef and orzo pasta dish. This one is made on the stovetop. With a thick and glazy sauce like risottos'!
Filling and super-healthy! A traditional Greek Gigantes beans recipe (gigantes plaki), made of ‘giant’ beans baked in a tomato sauce with plenty of fresh herbs, for a unique taste!
A bit of culinary exotica, fregola is a type of pasta from the Italian island of Sardinia, but you can easily substitute the more common Israeli couscous.
When cooking polenta my father always makes much more than he needs. Half of it he serves straight away in the runny state, like a mash, with a flavoursome sauce. The rest he spreads onto an oiled surface and allows it to set. The next day he cuts out chunks, fries them in olive oil and serves with a chunky vegetable salad (tomato, cucumber, cos lettuce) dressed lightly with red wine vinegar and olive oil. The dish here uses soft polenta, but you may want to double the quantity to follow my father’s idea. Note that there are two types of polenta meal (or cornmeal) available – a quick or instant variety and the traditional, slow-cooking one. For most purposes I find that the quick polenta is good enough. Either one can be used for this dish
The meze-style spread is common throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East and one of our favorite ways to eat. Check out our favorite meze recipes.
Use plain or vanilla Arab-style sesame halva for this rich cake. To serve as a dessert, have thick whipped cream alongside.
Chef John pares down classic paella and focuses on technique with his recipe for the famous Spanish dish of saffron rice with chorizo and shrimp.
A delicious, saucy, and cheesy Greek appetizer that you won't be able to stop the bread-dipping!
This traditional Greek dessert is a moist, fluffy walnut cake with aromatic spices bathed in sweet honey flavored syrup. Its taste will amaze you.
A variation of a recipe from the excellent book "Man'oushé," by Barbars Abdeni Massaad, these breads from Master Baker Jeffrey Hamelman are rolled into rounds, filled, and folded into triangle shapes before baking.
Inspired by Ancient Greece, this unique-flavored Quince Tart is sweetened naturally using honey and grape molasses.
Basic ingredients and a few simple steps to make this quick and truly scrumptious pork stew with potatoes and peppers.
Soaked in syrup, full of Christmas flavors and spices, amazingly soft and crumbly. These Greek Honey Cookies are truly the best!
Soaked in syrup, full of Christmas flavors and spices, amazingly soft and crumbly. These Greek Honey Cookies are truly the best!
This Chocolate Salami is made without eggs, nuts, or chocolate. A very easy + quick recipe. Made with cocoa and flavored with biscuits, raisins, brandy, and orange!
Stifado is a truly flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked in wine, with shallots, and sweet spices.
A favorite Ancient Greek sweetener used to make cookies and other traditional Greek sweets.
This Chocolate Salami is made without eggs, nuts, or chocolate. A very easy + quick recipe. Made with cocoa and flavored with biscuits, raisins, brandy, and orange!
Briami is a traditional Greek dish of baked mixed vegetables. A very easy-to-make meal with zucchinis, eggplants, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. That can also be served as a side.
A soft and very aromatic sweet bread recipe that's always served during Easter in Greece.
Inspired by Israeli Soul For the quick-pickled onions: Finely slice a red onion and place in a bowl. Season with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Sprinkle with vinegar — it doesn't have to be completely submerged, but do saturate it nicely — and let it stand for 15 minutes. If you want to make more traditional falafel: Omit the eggs, and stir 1.5 teaspoons baking powder into the mix of spices. When you purée the mixture in the food processor, add a tablespoon or two of water. Scoop the batter into 1-inch balls. Deep fry in canola oil. Store uncooked balls/patties in the fridge for up to three days. See notes below regarding freezing and thawing.
Recipe video above. Layers upon layers of flaky pastry with a syrup soaked walnut or pistachio filling! Just like store bought - except it's not overly sweet, and you will love the hint of lemon. Makes 24 whole pieces plus a bunch of half pieces (cooks' treat!). Keeps for a WEEK!! This recipe is best started the night before and needs 6+hours resting time.
Here's how to make chicken stock at home. Using chicken bones and vegetables. A great way to add extra flavor as well as nutritional value to sauces, soups, and stews!
The modern version of the traditional Greek Christmas honey cookies (Melomakarona). Coated with chocolate to satisfy all chocolate lovers!
A traditional Greek delicacy that can be enjoyed in numerous ways and a means to preserve Quinces all year round!
This Savory Cornbread is soft and airy. Made with yogurt, eggs, milk, olive oil, and feta cheese. It's very nutritious and filling!
These moreish cheese biscuits are good enough to eat on their own or with a bit of chutney smeared on top. Freeze the unbaked logs for up to a month, then defrost and slice before baking.
BEST tahini sauce recipe with lime juice, fresh garlic and parsley! Serve it as part of your mezze table, or use it to jazz up sandwiches like falafel pitas or chicken shawarma; or to drizzle on things like roasted cauliflower. The possibilities are endless!
Chocolate Halva made with Tahini is a delicious nutty sweet treat with a really unique flavor and a soft crumbly texture that literally melts in your mouth!
This Spatchcock Chicken has it all. It's brined, marinated, and then roasted for the absolute best-tasting chicken ever!
Soft, creamy, and super fluffy. These Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a delicious and healthy alternative to classic mashed potatoes.
A thin and crispy cheese pie with a lighter flavor and extra crispy phyllo! Super easy to make, inside a sheet pan!
Recipe video above. A beautiful Persian cake with a lovely subtle citrus flavour and hint of spice. For an authentic Persian flavour, don't skip the rosewater! They differ in strength so start with a small amount and adjust to your taste - too much can be overpowering.
