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India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge

India’s healthcare system is buckling as a record surge in Covid-19 cases puts pressure on hospital beds and drains oxygen supplies. Families are left pleading for their relatives who are desperately ill, with some patients left untreated for hours. Crematoriums are organising mass funeral pyres. On Friday India reported 332,730 new cases of coronavirus, setting […]

April 23rd, 2021 | Posted in World | Read More »

Bougatsa with orange cream

This delicious Greek pastry with cream ranks among the highest of any treats you have ever tried… Give it a try with an orange cream this time! It’s amazing! Serves: 8 Prep. time: 15′ Cooks in: 40′ Ready in: 55′ Ingredients 2 puff pastry sheets 1/2 cup butter, melted For the cream 500 ml milk 1 orange, zested 100 ml fresh orange […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Mushroom, avocado and cheese salad

This hearty mushroom salad is perfect for an everyday light meal. The combination of the ingredients with the dressing is simply superb. Serves: 4 Prep. time: 20′ + 2h waiting Cooks in:15′ Ready in: 35′ Ingredients For the salad 400 g mixed greens for salad (e.g. rocket, lettuce) 150 g grilled pleurotus mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced 100 g […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Zucchini hummus

Zucchini replaces chickpeas here, so this recipe is lower in carbohydrates and a nice choice for those with intolerance to legumes. Zucchini is very hydrating so you will need to add only a few drops of olive oil, making it lower in calories! Serves: 4 Prep. time: 10′ + 3 hours waiting Cooks in: – Ready in: 10′ Ingredients 230 g zucchini […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Summer salad with yogurt cheese balls

A fresh summer salad, full of taste and colours. These cheese balls will make your salad taste even better. Serves: 4-5 Prep. time: 30′ + 15h waiting Cooks in: – Ready in: 30′ Ingredients 1 lettuce, cut 1 bunch rocket, cut 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced 3 cucumbers, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 8-10 yogurt cheese balls 1 tbsp […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Chocolate tart with homemade crust

A simple and classic dessert that you can easily wipe out for dinner. The filling is dense and tastes like a dream. The double cream and the dark chocolate create a less bitter flavor, in this easy but impressive-looking tart. Upgrade it by adding chocolate shavings on top or garnishes like fresh fruit, cocoa powder or chopped toasted […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Hazelnut praline paste

A pretty easy recipe! Use a food processor to process the mixture into a smooth paste, that you can spread on toasted bread or use in cakes, cookies or your favorite recipes. Serves: 1 jar Prep. time:15′ Cooks in: – Ready in: 15′ Ingredients 25 g honey 50 ml walnut oil 50 g milk chocolate, melted 20 g cocoa powder 150 g […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Goji berry chocolate porridge

A chocolaty goodness, an amazing comforting breakfast dish that the whole family will love! No added sugar, full of protein and chocolate! Serves: 2 Prep. time: 10′ Cooks in: 10′ Ready in: 20′ Ingredients 1 cup oats 4 eggs, the whites 2½ cups milk 1 tbsp honey ¼ cup walnuts 1 tsp good quality cocoa 3 tbsp dried goji berries 1 tbsp […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek News | Read More »

Beef with peas and potatoes

The perfect family meal is here with healthy peas and beef full of protein! Kids will surely love it… Serve with crusty bread! Serves: 4 Prep. time: 15′ Cooks in: 1:40′ Ready in: 1:55 Ingredients 1 kg beef flatiron 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato paste ½ cup white dry wine 4 cups chicken stock […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »

Bulgur, beetroot and feta salad

Try this salad with highly nutritious beets that contain antioxidant properties! Super easy, super healthy! Serves: 4-5 Prep. time: 30′ Cooks in: 30′ Ready in: 60′ Ingredients 2 beetroot bulbs, cooked 150 g bulgur, ½ lemon, juiced 1 bunch mixed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint), finely chopped 150 g feta cheese, crumbled 2-3 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped 2 dried figs, thinly sliced […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Greek Recipes | Read More »