Archive for December 2018
Greek Mountain Tea – Anti-inflammatory, Gastroprotective, and Anti-Cancer Effects
In 2012, Serbian researchers had a paper published in the journal Planta Med that showed some very interesting observations about the healthy benefits and effects of Sideritis, also known as Greek Mountain Tea. At the beginning of their paper, they wrote about the fact that Greek Mountain Tea has been used in traditional medicine of…
Read MoreGreek Mountain Tea May Prevent Alzheimer’s And Improve Memory & Cognition
Many people are interested in the health benefits of drinking herbal teas or tisanes – traditional medicine frequently prescribes herbs for curing, controlling or preventing a wide variety of ailments. In Greece and in Balkan nations, Mountain Tea (in Greece, τσαι τoυ βoυνoυ – tsai tou vounou and also referred to as Sideritis) has been…
Read MoreFish And Chips Greek Style
Too much meat lately and a Greek I know has definitely missed her fish! So, nothing better than ‘fish and chips’ for dinner tonight. In Greece we use cod but Pollock worked just fine as well! What we used: 500 gr all purpose flour (and a bit extra for frying) 500 ml water at room…
Read MoreGround Beef Stuffed Meatloaf
You will remember this meat loaf for a loooooong time! Absolutely delicious! What we will need: For the mincemeat (ground beef): 1 kg ground beef 7 tbs oat bran 5 tbs olive oil 1 big onion, grated or chopped finely 1 big tomato, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs Kirian Greek Oregano 1 handful…
Read MoreChicken With Saffron & Yogurt Sauce
We are no chefs and we are no food photographers but we definitely know how to cook and trust me, this chicken is easy to make and YUMMY!! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 chicken around 2 kgrs 1 tbs Kirian Greek Oregano 2 lemons 1 tsp Kirian Greek thyme 1/8 of a bunch sage, finely chopped…
Read MoreWhole Grain Fettuccine With Clams and Saffron (Krokos Kozanis)
An easy, fast, delicious dish with a krokos touch that makes it extra special. Clams are a very healthy food, providing a variety of minerals including zinc, selenium, calcium, and potassium. In addition, they are an excellent source of Vitamin B12. According to the Maine Clammers Association, clams can provide a boost to sexual function.…
Read MoreKrokos Kozanis: The Greek ‘Gold’ Wins Italy’s High Gastronomy
(Note: This article is a translation of an article that appeared in the Greek newspaper, Proto Thema on 04/06/2017. Original article and photos are from the site, and it has been translated into English because we think it is of high-value and will be of interest to those gourmet chefs and cooks interested in the…
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