Friday, May 30, 2025

Authentic Italian Pizza Dough (Vivian’s Version)

This classic dough yields 5 medium pizzas (∅ 20 cm) or 3 larger ones. We always save one portion to make a Nutella pizza as dessert! 
With a pizza oven like the Ooni Fyra 12 shown in photo below (https://ooni.com/), you'll get bubbly, crispy crusts in 60–90 seconds—just like a true Italian pizzeria. These ovens reach 500 °C and are ideal for thin-crust pizza cooked fast and hot (no publicity, just own one). 
A simple no-cook recipe for sauce and some pizza ideas are included below. 
Note: Bread flour or ‘00’ flour is recommended because the higher protein content develops gluten better, resulting in a chewy, elastic crust that holds up well to toppings.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Kourambiedes (Greek Christmas Almond Cookies) UPDATED


Check my Kourambiedes (Greek Christmas Almond Cookies), that I have just updated. 

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Vivian’s Pudding (Walnut Cake from Tyrnavos) UPDATED


Check my Vivian’s Pudding (Walnut Cake from Tyrnavos), that I have just updated. 

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Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake) UPDATED

Check my Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake), that I have just updated. 

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Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A refreshing summery salad, Greek salad (Horiatiki) is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and hard feta cheese, all kissed by olive oil and charmed by oregano. Perfect as a single dish in a hot summer day.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Semolina Pudding (Halvas) UPDATED


Check my Semolina Pudding (Halvas) yummy!, that I have just updated. 

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Greek Ekmek Kadaifi UPDATED

Check my Greek Ekmek Kadaifi (Custard & Whipped Cream Dessert), that I have just updated. Perfect for Spring!

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Octopus with pasta recipe updated!

Check my Octopus with Pasta (Htapodi me Kofto Makaronaki), that I have just updated. Perfect for summer!

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Kotosoupa recipe updated!


Check my Kotosoupa (Greek Chicken Soup), that I have just updated. Perfect when temperatures drop or a virus has taken the control over your body!

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Chocolate cake reminder

I woke up this Sunday morning with an urge to make this cake as a breakfast surprise for my family. A classic and versatile recipe that everyone should have, that of a Chocolate cake... yeah!

An old recipe that I am making it for years. Very handy as a base for a birthday cake (see some old photos below). Personalize it infinitely according to mood and cravings : adding fresh or dried fruits (bananas, berries, coconut, nuts. ...) and/or covering with chocolate ganache, jam or whatever your imagination might come up with or even better, that of your children. Today's version with smashed bananas and coconut. Click on "Read more" to see the old photos.

Friday, March 14, 2025

Easy Overnight Oats (No-Cook Breakfast)


🌟 Difficulty⏱️ Time🍽️ Serves🔪 Skill level
★ Very Easy5 min1 jarBeginner
Overnight oats are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast—healthy, delicious, and endlessly customizable. Just grab a few jars, mix your ingredients, and wake up to a ready-to-eat meal!

Practical for students, camping, sailing and snacking ;)

Base Ingredients:

  • Rolled oats (about ⅔ of each jar)
  • Milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
  • Sweetener: honey, maple syrup, or mashed banana (optional)

Toppings & Add-Ins:

  • Seeds & Nuts: Chia seeds, flaxseeds, almonds, walnuts, peanuts
  • Fruits: Bananas, apples, berries (fresh or frozen), pineapple, dried fruit
  • Flavor Boosters: Cocoa powder, shredded coconut, cinnamon, vanilla extract
  • Extras: Peanut butter, almond butter, dark chocolate chips

Recipe reminder: salmon plaki (Greek baked fish)


If you found some tempting salmon or any white fish to bring home like me yesterday, here's a greek way to cook it that we call "plaki". I got some amazing oriental bread with semolina and made a fresh salad, all yummy! 

You can find my old recipe here: Psari Plaki (Greek baked Fish with Tomatoes & Onions) 

As always, enjoy!