Recipes

Garlicky beetroot salad

This is a simple but elegant dish of beetroot tossed with a garlic vinaigrette. Feel free to use more than the two cloves of garlic - I do! Serve on a bed of lettuce.

This delightful Greek dish is a favourite in our household. In this dish, lamb shanks are slow cooked in stock and white wine with vegetables and herbs. I absolutely love using my homemade spice mix for this recipe.

Bbq lamb souvlaki

Greek style lamb souvlaki skewers are barbecued, then served in warm pitta bread with homemade tzatziki. Perfect for a warm summer lunch or dinner.

Barbecued asparagus with roasted garlic toast and balsamic vinaigrette

This recipe is delicious when asparagus is in season during the spring.

Fresh Apricot-Honey Sponge Cake (Russian Style)

Summer is the time when we can forget about tinned fruit and preserves, and can finally enjoy the full, rich flavour of fresh fruits. This is a great fruity, juicy sponge cake made from lots of real apricots with a gentle hint of honey. Fabulous for sweetening up mid-summer tea time!

Sourdough Rye Bread

This bread takes a bit of time, but your efforts will be rewarded with two chewy, hearty loaves of rye.