Pastitsio is a popular baked pasta dish in Greece, usually created with mince meat and bechamel sauce. It was originally based on the Italian ‘pasticcio’, but has evolved into a Greek dish in its own right. It is a sort of Greek lasagne, using tubes of pasta instead of sheets. This meatless version is a great alternative to the traditional mince, as it provides all the hearty pleasure of pastitsio but with the dietary benefits and flavour of six different vegetables! Although this dish takes a little longer to make and is a little more involved, don’t let that put you off. Any pasta lover falls in love with this pastitsio immediately. If you are looking for a delicious and hearty pasta dish to make for your family or friends, look no further than pastitsio. This traditional Greek dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Alternatively, here are a few more Greek dishes your guests will adore!
This is somewhat of an Anglo-American enterprise. I have taken a pecan pie, and added other nuts, simply because for me, the English festive season means bowls of mixed nuts and the memory of my grandfather being able to crack them, pressing two against each other, in his bare hands. I don’t crack them myself here even with a nutcracker, I’m afraid. But I do make sure I buy good fresh (check the dates on the packet) natural ones — that’s to say unsalted and free of additives — that come together in a pack comprising Brazils, natural (unblanched) almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
pronounced gaw-WUMP-kee, literally meaning 'little pigeons'. Probably the best known Polish food. The ground meat & rice type in tomato sauce are the most common, but the seasonings and stuffings vary from region to region and there are many other varieties, including vegetarian versions like the one listed here.
Looking for the perfect latke recipe for Hanukkah? Whether you serve them with sour cream or applesauce, these ultra-crispy potato pancakes will be a hit.
If you ask any Lithuanian person about their favourite traditional Lithuanian food, you are sure to hear the words 'Bulviniai Blynai' on their list! Yes, beautifully crispy pan-fried potato pancakes from a small European country, are definitely representative of the best of Lithuanian cuisine! Typically served with a generous dollop of sour cream, they are inexpensive to make and have all the features of true comfort food!
This vegetarian haggis recipe takes the traditional flavours of haggis and infuses them with a delicious mix of vegetables and grains to create a fantastic haggis substitute! It's also easy to make this a vegan haggis by substituting the butter. You can serve with neeps and tatties just like traditional haggis, in a stack, or even in a roll with some brown sauce. Delicious!
These huevos rancheros are easy to make, super filling, and so flavorful! Serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with chopped cilantro on top and sliced bread on the side.
In Ottolenghi's modern twist on a French classic, meaty celeriac steaks are drizzled with a luxurious Café de Paris sauce. If you're looking to get creative with your Sunday roast, this is the recipe for you.
A Moroccan pastilla is traditionally filled with pigeon and apricots. This colourful vegetarian version uses sweet potato and cinnamon. Serve with roast carrots and buttered kale
Vietnamese noodle bowl with lemongrass chicken, fresh vegetables and herbs, tossed in a homemade Vietnamese sauce is healthy, delicious, light, and filling.
Soft, wholesome, with a smidge of sweetness, our nalesniki recipe can be filled or topped with so many delicious ingredients, and are so easy to make.
This okonomiyaki recipe is SO easy and fun to make! It's a frittata-like savory Japanese pancake with a cabbage hashbrown-like texture.
Meet the cardoon, the cousin of the artichoke you're about to fall in love with.
These gluten-free pasties are perfect for using up leftover veggies from your roast dinner
We like sweet potatoes for their distinct flavour, which works perfectly in curries, pilafs and as chips. Try these recipes which use 1.5kg of sweet potatoes, plus a few more ingredients, to make an easy, filling dinner.
This Yogurt flatbreads recipe is simply quick and easy with only 3 ingredients & 30 minutes! Serve with curries, dips or as a pizza base.
Soaked in syrup, full of Christmas flavors and spices, amazingly soft and crumbly. These Greek Honey Cookies are truly the best!
