Dieting after Christmas Holidays to get back on track

Guilty of overeating during the Holidays ?

No problem !

We've got a simple way to beat weight gain with a light & tasteful meal, accompanied by a fresh & crispy Greek white wine.

Mustard, lemon & rosemary roast chicken breast

& Gourgette Salad  

For the main dish (Ingredients)

• 1/3 cup Mustard
• ·   1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ·   1/4 cup rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
• ·   1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
• ·   1 garlic clove, peeled, sliced
• ·   1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
• ·   2 kg chicken breasts, skin on 

Method 

1. Combine mustard, oil, rosemary, parsley, garlic, lemon rind and 1/3 cup lemon juice in a small food processor. Process until well combined. Pour into a large ceramic dish. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 190°C. Place chicken pieces on a roasting rack. Spoon over remaining marinade. Roast for 50 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Place on a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature

For the Gourgette Salad (ingredients)

• 1 kg small courgettes
• 1 small cup of Extra virgin Olive Oil 
• Lemon juice of Vinegar 
• Salt 

Directions

1. Wash the courgettes and remove their ends. 2. Boil the courgettes for 15 – 20 minutes. 3.Drain them and place them in a salad bowl. 4. Pour some olive oil and the lemon juice and serve courgettes hot or cold. Some add vinegar instead of lemon juice. Try both versions!

Complete the feast with a bottle of a fresh Greek white Malagouzia and remember my words; you will love it !!

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VOLKAN SUPERIOR SANTORINI BEER IN SWITZERLAND

Volkan Superior Santorini Beer is now available accross Switzerland via 

Greek Food - George Skanavis

Goldlinstrasse 6, Sursee 6210

Tel. + 41 41 922 0286

E-mail: info@greekfood.ch      www.greekfood.ch 

The Swiss Beer lovers can now easily get it either by the importer's on-line shop or by  finding it at  www.beerworld.ch , one of the most prestigious beer specialists in the country.

Cheers!

"Ich bin ein Berliner" aka Volkan Santorini beer at Mandragoras Berlin (Die Alraune) Restaurant

Excellent news for Volkan Santorini Beer,  now that we have the privilege of being listed in one of the best Greek/ Mediterranean restaurants in Berlin, Mandragoras (Die Arlaune), where Vassilis Tassiopoulos - a visionary chef and entrepreneur from Thessaloniki,  does  his magic and offers an exceptional version of the "purebred" Greek cuisine with an international aspect...

It is no coincidence that numerous Berliners as well as visitors to the German capital city enjoy superb food with selected Greek wines and beer at a cosy environement.

 "Ich bin ein Berliner" .....are you? 

BOOK YOUR TABLE AT : 

Frohnauer Str. 106 / Ecke Falkentaler Steig, Berlin, Germany

TEL : +49 30 4048806

http://www.mandragoras-berlin.de/ 

Volkan Superior Santorini Blonde as seen by the eyes of a Swedish beer lover

Nyhet!

Volkan Santorini blonde 5%
Nu har vi fått in den första ölen som är lavastensfiltrerad från Santorini.
Unik smakupplevelse av den lokala honungen samt citrus medica från Naxos. Svalkande förfriskning med smak av våren.
En ljus pilsner med aromer av gul vanilj och toner av färsk humle,
honung och ingefära.

Enjoy a variery of authentic Greek delicacies with a bottle of chilled Volkan Santorini Blonde at :

Mykonos Restaurant in Stockholm 

www.mykono.se 

KONTAKT

Mail adress: info@mykono.se 
Telefon: 08-301818
Telefax : 08-322110
Adress
Sankt Eriksgatan 95
113 32 Stockholm

Christmas Dinner Greek Wine Pairing Guide

Wine pairing comes as a challenge to many, as choosing the perfect wine to complement a delicious dish requires experience and skill. If you will be serving wine at Christmas dinner this year, this Christmas Dinner Wine Pairing suggestions will help you choose the right wines to compliment your main dish for the special occasion and it includes options for both reds and whites so that everyone at the table can be impressed:

·                   Ham – How will you be preparing the ham? If you will be baking, smoking, or honeying your ham, you will want to choose a wine with a hint of sweetness, such as a Moschofilero. To accommodate the red lovers, choose a red that is a little lighter in body, such as a Xinomavro.

·                   Turkey – Since your turkey is likely paired already with delicious, savory sides, you will want to choose a wine that has herbal tones and goes well with the entire bunch. A Malagouzia will accomplish that goal. However, to account for the red enthusiasts, you may have an Agiorgitiko, a Xinomavro, or even blends of Xinomavro & Merlot or Agiorgitiko with Syrah on deck.

·                   Duck – French wines are known for going best with duck. This year try a bold Greek red from the P.D.O. regions of Naoussa, Rapsani or Amynteon which have the ability to transform the entire dining experience when paired with a roasted, braised, or smoked duck. However, to account for the white wine lovers, you will want to have sweeter, fruit-themed wines on deck, such as a surprisingly round oaked Assyrtiko from Santorini, a fresh Assyrtiko blended with Sauvignon Blanc from Drama or even a white Muscat of Rio / Patras.

The list of Greek wine options is literally endless, so drop by  your nearest liquor store and make the difference this Xmas  by surprising your friends & family beyond any cliché....