Vegetarian Food

I could never be a 100% vegetarian because it’s impossible for me to stop eating charcuterie (prepared meat products like ham, bacon, dried sausage etc), especially in France. But veggies are an adventure worthy to be followed! Because veggies are tasteful and light! They are healthy and good! I admire people that manage to follow up their adventure 100%!

Gâteaux grecs de Noël au miel et aux épices - melomakarona
Greek Food
Dimitra

Greek Christmas cookies with honey and spices (melomakarona)

The melomakararona are traditional Greek biscuits that are served during Christmas in Greece! Everybody in Greece stresses on how to soak them into honey but this recipe is simple and straightforward! Nothing to fear and the result is extra good and tasteful! They are flavored with cinnamon and cloves and the honey is simply amazing! On top you will find some walnuts for some extra flavor and taste  Give them a try, they are very unusual but so good!

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Cake with lemon and roasted sesame seeds
Vegetarian Food
Dimitra

Cake with lemon and roasted sesame seeds

This is a fine lemon cake that comes for a great French pastry chef called Christophe Michalak, the only thing I added is some sweet lemon confit and some of its juice! And it’s sooo good! Give it a try and see for yourself!

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sweet lemon confit
Greek Food
Dimitra

Sweet lemon confit

It’s possible to make sweet lemon confit with this recipe from the Great French Chef Alain Ducasse! Furthermore, making confit fruits in sweet versions it’s quite a habit in Greece and they are served in their juice! It’s really good and even better with a coffee!

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braised fruits with honey and spices
Vegetarian Food
Dimitra

Braised fruits with honey and spices

These braised fruits (apples and persimmon) with honey and spices such as cinnamon and ground ginger are cooked into apple cider and are simply wonderful! They can be eaten even as a side dish with savory food!

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