Legumes

Jun.02.2017 Baked giant beans - Put the beans in a large pan, pour in water to cover, and add the celery, carrot, and peppercorns. - Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are just tender. - Drain and...	Oct.25.2016 Bean soup - Soak the beans in water overnight to soften up. - The following day rinse, drain and place them in a pot with water. - Add the carrots, the onions, the garlic, the tomatoes, the olive oil, season to taste and let everything boil...	Apr.27.2017 Bean soup v.2. - Soak the beans, in bowl full of hot water, overnight. - The next day, drain, place in saucepan with 3 cups of water and bring to the boil. - Leave to cook for about half an hour and add the chopped onion, the celery, carrots,...
Feb.13.2017 Broad beans with oregano - Soak the broad beans, in bowl full of water, overnight. - Drain, remove the black tips and place in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. - When about to boil, add the remaining ingredients and simmer until the oil is the only liquid...	Jan.24.2017 Chick pea and tahini salad - Immerse the chick peas into water, add the baking soda (optional) and let them stand for about 12-20 hours. - Drain the chick peas and rinse them well. - Place them in a pot with water and let them boil for about 2 hours, until they...	Oct.11.2016 Chick pea soup. - Soak the chick peas overnight in warm water. - The following day drain the chick peas, add the baking soda, stir and rub them well. - Rinse the chick peas carefully and place them in a pot with fresh water. - Add the onions...
Oct.04.2016 Chickpea patties - Soak the chick-peas in water overnight. - The next day, drain and boil for half an hour until soft. - Blend until only a few small bits remain. - Grate the onion into a bowl and add the chick-peas, parsley, baking powder, salt...	Nov.16.2016 Croquettes with rice - Boil the rice for about 15 minutes in salted water stirring with a wooden spoon. Take off the heat, sprinkle with the grated cheese, mix and let it stand for 5 minutes. - Then, add the pine nuts, the ham (finely chopped), salt and pepper...	Nov.02.2016 Garlic Rice - Boil some water in a pot. Add the garlic, finely diced, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes; then, pour in the olive oil. - Add the rice, washed and strained, salt and pepper and continue cooking, until the rice has absorbed all the...
Mar.13.2017 Giant beans with sausages - Soak the giant beans in cold water overnight. - The following day rinse the beans, drain through a colander and place them in a pot with water. - Let them boil for about an hour. - Strain the beans again and place them in a...	Jan.17.2017 Leeks with rice - Prepare and wash the leeks and then cut into thick slices. - Boil in a saucepan with 6 cups of water. - Add the spring onions, dill, salt and pepper and leave to cook for about 15 minutes. - As soon as the vegetables soften,...	Jan.25.2017 Lentil soup - Clean the lentils and soak them overnight in water, if wanted. - The following day place the lentils in a pot, cover with water and then boil over a medium fire. - Allow to boil for some minutes, then drain. - Add the onions,...
Dec.05.2016 Lima beans on skewers - Soak the beans, in bowl full of hot water, overnight. - The next day boil in plenty of salted water, taking care that the beans are well cooked without becoming mashed or split. - Drain and leave to cool. - Place the beans on...	Dec.09.2016 Pilaf with Artichokes - Remove the tough outer leaves of the artichokes. With a sharp knife scoop all the «hairy inside» in the middle of the heart out. Cut their stems and use them only if they are tender. - Rub the artichokes with a lemon and immerse them...	Sep.29.2016 Pilaf with octopus - Wash and clean the octopus and cut into pieces. - Place in a saucepan and simmer until it turns red and its juice has run. - Add the chopped onion to the pan, stir and pour in the oil. - Sauté for about five minutes, add the...
Nov.10.2016 Pilaff - Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. - Add the rice and the chopped onion, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon. - As soon as these ingredients have been well sautéed, add the boiling water, bay leaf, salt and pepper. -...	Nov.04.2016 Pilaff with meat - Place the butter and the grated onion in a saucepan and sauté until the onion has turned white. - Add the ground beef and sauté until brown, stirring continuously. - Pour in the wine and stir, - Add the tomato paste, 1.5 cups...	Mar.22.2017 Pilaff with tomato sauce - Heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until it turns white, stirring all the time with a wooden spoon. - Add the mashed tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. - Leave to cook for 10 minute, add the water and bring to the boil...
Dec.28.2016 Pork with beans - Cut the meat into portions, heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté. - As soon as it is brown all over, add the wine, mashed tomatoes, salt and pepper. - Leave to simmer for about one hour until the meat is tendered. - Add the...	Dec.16.2016 Rice with green peas and mushrooms - Clean and wash the rice and place it in a pot with boiling water. - Let the rice cook for about 15 minutes, then pour in cold water and strain it. - Heat a tablespoon butter in a frying pan and pour over the drained rice which, in...	Oct.27.2016 Rice with shrimps and mussels - In a pot, lightly saute the onions in the olive oil. - Add the shrimps, the mussels and the tomatoes and cook over a medi¬um fire for 5 minutes. - Pour in the ouzo. Add the rice, as much water as is necessary (i.e. one part rice,...
Nov.18.2016 Rice-stuffed vine leaves - Wash the vine leaves; boil for 2 minutes in plenty of water and drain. - In a bowl mix the chopped onions, dill, mint, rice, half the oil, salt and pepper. - Mix well and onto each vine leaf place one tablespoon for stuffing....	Mar.14.2017 Roast pilaf - Heat the butter in a frying pan and sauté the chopped onion. - As soon as it softens, add the rice and sauté for five minutes, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon. - Add the water, bay leaf, crushed garlic and salt and pepper...	May.18.2017 Roast rice with cheese - Bring the water to the boil with a little salt and the rice. - Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. - Beat the eggs in a bowl together with the cream and 3 tablespoons of water. - Pour...
Oct.18.2016 Spinach rice. - In a pot, saute the onions in the oil. Wash the spinach well, shred it roughly and add it to the pot with the onions. - Cook over a medium fire for 5 minutes. Add the rice, 2 teacups water, the dill, salt and pep¬per and continue cooking...	Nov.22.2016 Split peas puree Santorin style - Cover the split peas in water and soak for about 2 hours. - Boil in a saucepan and remove the foam that forms on the surface of water. - Add the whole onion, a little oregano, salt and pepper. - Simmer for about one hour until...	Jul.07.2016 Village split peas puree - Soak the split peas in water for about 2 hours and then bring to the boil in the same water adding the whole onion. - As soon as they are cooked add salt, stir and drain well. - In a bowl mix together the finely chopped parsley,...
Nov.07.2016 Yiouvarlakia - In a large bowl mix the ground beef, rice, spring onions, and dill, white of one egg and salt and pepper. - Knead well and shape into walnut-size balls using your hands. - Pour two cups of water into a saucepan, along with the oil...