snack
Melomakarona – festive Greek cookies
Even though the holidays are nearly here, there is still time to create something for yourself or your loved ones. These festive Greek cookies (known as melomakarona) are very easy to make, don’t require too many ingredients and make a perfect gift when you want to spread happiness. The amazing thing about them is that they keep for weeks at room temperature simply covered with cling film. Perhaps the only drawback you might find in them is that the initial recipe makes a gigantic batch. But then Greeks love to eat and they enjoy abundance while doing it, as previously seen here. So if the danger of overflowing in cookies is stopping you, then luckily the recipe can be easily halved.The quickest s’more cupcake
Much as I love baking, there are times when craving hits so suddenly that even 15 minutes would be too long. Say, you’ve just had a satisfying meal but need a dessert and nothing has been prearranged. Or, perhaps, you are about to have a cup of your preferred hot beverage and demand a worthy accompaniment. Luckily, this s’more cupcake comes to the rescue in all those situations and likely many others. And did I mention that it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare it? Yes, there is a literal s’more cupcake and it comes together quicker than it normally takes to clear the table after dinner. To “worsen” the matter further, the only utensils you will need besides the cup is two spoons. In other words, this is probably the least messy dessert you will ever make. Pumpkin pancakes
If you’ve risen up to the challenge and made your own cheese, then you should have some whey left over. And these healthy whole wheat pumpkin pancakes is just one example how to use it. But even if you haven’t, don’t fret! Whey can easily be substituted for your preferred type of milk here. These are very quick to make and they are a great change from the plain pancakes which normally don’t taste like anything other than the toppings. These pumpkin pancakes pack quite a bit of spice to kick start that sleepy metabolism. They also feel really indulgent but hassle-free on moody winter mornings. Syrniki – easy cheesy pancakes
After this unexpected and much longer than desired hiatus, we are back to (hopefully) regular broadcasts. The truth is that I had these cheesy pancakes, commonly known as syrniki, photographed over a month ago. Then life happened. Early last month we set off for a family vacation. In the days leading up to it, I diligently made sure to have the pictures ready because I very naively assumed I would have time to blog during kids’ nap time. In reality, we walked about 150km in 2 weeks. This is according to a phone application that does not include the time or effort spent on the playgrounds. Nor does it account for pushing a “lightweight travel stroller” (read: zero suspension) along cobbled streets in an already hilly terrain. And that’s probably a blessing because real numbers and figures would be too exhausting.