Valutazione: 5 su 5 stelle
Trova il tuo prossimo libro preferito
From My Mother
Lunghezza:
83 pagine
29 minuti
Descrizione
When asking my mother for a recipe she would be more than happy to share it. Regardless of how closely I followed these though, there always seemed to be a problem with how it turned out....After a few attempts, going back and forth, I was able to narrow in on what was going wrong!
The problem was with the measurements. My mum would have "1 cup" listed however it actually wasnt the "1 cup" we all know to be, it would be "a cup" but a greek coffee cup. You see my mother had her own measuring system. It was a beer glass, a mug, a teacup or a Greek coffee cup. So then every time I would collect a recipe I would ask which cup was she referring too.
Another challenge was when using flour mum had her "now use as much flour until you feel you have the correct texture". Initially this would frustrate me but over time I too began to bake this way. I just knew by the feel of the dough or batter that I would have a great outcome or an average one. Growing up in a Greek household and being Orthodox allowed me to enjoy and appreciate traditional dishes and Orthodox customs, so I thought by creating this book it would not only be a great keepsake but also a basic reference guide, especially now that I have correct measurements.
Informazioni sull'autore
When asking my mother for a recipe, she would be more than happy to give me a copy. But there always seemed to be a problem when I would try and replicate them. The problem was with the measurements. My mum would have “1 cup.” It actually wasn't the “1 cup” we all know to be, but it would be a Greek coffee cup. She had her own measuring system. It was either a beer glass, a mug, a teacup, or a Greek coffee cup. So then every time I would collect a recipe, I would have to ask her which cup she was referring to.
Another obstacle I had to overcome was when baking, especially bread?there was never a correct measurement. Mum would begin with 1 cup (teacup) and then her recipe would continue with “now use as much flour until you feel you have the correct texture.” Before, this would upset me, but over time I too began to bake this way. I just knew by the feel of dough or batter that I would have a great outcome or an average one.
My friends would always ask me for recipes for various feasts and celebrations throughout the year. So I thought it would be in the best interest of my kids and friends that I not only have correct measurements but also mention some of the formalities and customs of our Orthodox faith. For all formalities on Orthodox Faith, you may contact your local parish.
Please enjoy.
Autori correlati
Correlato a From My Mother
Libri correlati
4 Ingredients Christmas: Recipes for a Simply Yummy Holiday di Kim McCosker
Episodi di podcast correlati
Articoli correlati
Categorie correlate
Anteprima del libro
From My Mother - Tina Neofytou
Mummy
Copyright © 2014 by Tina Neofytou. 503476-NEOF
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013923156
ISBN: Softcover 978-1-4931-3167-9
Hardcover 978-1-4931-3166-2
EBook 978-1-4931-3168-6
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Rev. date: 05/13/2014
Xlibris LLC
1-800-455-039
www.xlibris.com.au
CONTENTS
Filo
Pita
Bread
Tzatziki
Taramasalata
Dolmades
Keftedes
Fakes
Fasolada
Mayeritsa
Fasolakia
Calamari Casserole
Cauliflower Casserole
Fish in the Oven
Fish Soup
Kapouska
Youvetsi
Chicken Soup
Petafouria
Paximathia
Koulourakia
Fasting Koulourakia
Yoyo
Baklava
Touloumba
Galaktopoureko
Kourabiethes
Melomakarona
Rizogalo
Bougatsa for fasting
Coconut Custard Cake
Sticky Date Pudding
Dates through the year when we fast
Prosforo
Artoklasia
Kolivo
Fanouropita
Vasilopita
Tsourekia
Filo
Prep time: 1 hour
3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 cup water
Pinch of salt
200 gm butter, melted
Combine flour and water and salt in a bowl. Mix until combined. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured bench and knead for 10 minutes until smooth. The dough should not be sticky; if so, add a little more flour.
Cut the dough into 5 pieces and place the dough in a bowl and cover with cling wrap and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
Roll the first piece of dough out with a rolling pin. Roll it out as wide and thin as possible. Be careful not to make a hole in the dough.
Brush some melted butter on some baking paper and place the filo sheet on top. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Pita
TIROPITA
Feeds 8 to 10
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
5 sheets of filo pastry*
500 gm ricotta
500 gm feta (Australian)
6 eggs
200 gm melted butter
With a pastry brush, brush a round 35-cm baking pan with melted butter. In a bowl, grate the feta and break up the ricotta. Add 6 eggs and mix well (this is the filling). Lay a sheet of filo on a clean bench and brush with some melted butter.
Place some filling on the sheet of filo and
Hai raggiunto la fine di questa anteprima. Registrati per continuare a leggere!
Pagina 1 di 1
Recensioni
Cosa pensano gli utenti di From My Mother
00 valutazioni / 0 Recensioni