How to Prepare a Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki is a classic of the Greek taverna. It pairs well with a side of Greek salad or roasted vegetables. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless […]
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How to prepare a Classic Greek Moussaka
The classic moussaka from Greece. Serves 4. Ingredients: 2 medium-sized eggplants Salt Olive oil (for brushing and frying) 500 grams (1.1 lbs) ground beef or […]
How to prepare a Beef Stifado
The classic beef stifado which is often served in a paper papillote or cover. Serves 4 Ingredients: 800 grams (1.7 lbs) beef stew meat, cut […]
How to prepare a Dakos salad
Dakos salad, also known as “Koukouvagia” or “Cretan barley rusk salad,” is a traditional Greek dish that features the flavors of ripe tomatoes, barley rusk, […]
The Cretan cheese: Xinomizithra
Xinomizithra is a traditional Greek cheese that is really only found on that grand island of Crete. It has a distinct flavor and texture. It […]
Preparing a Santorini Salad
Santorini salad, inspired by the flavors of the beautiful Greek island, is a variation of the traditional Greek salad that incorporates its own unique ingredients. […]
Give Me a Greek Salad
The famous Greek salad is just what the Med Sea is all about – heat and a fine table over that wonderful civilizing body of […]
How To Make Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a fine Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumber and usually dill and mint. What a sauce it is too? It is simple to […]
Baked Beans New England Style
A recipe for New England-style baked beans that serves two people: Ingredients 1 cup dried navy beans or great northern beans (or one 15 oz […]
The Cult of the Boerewors
Boerewors is a traditional South African sausage that is highly popular and often considered a national treasure. The name “boerewors” is derived from the Afrikaans […]
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is one of the most common and extensively studied species of Aspergillus due […]
How to Make Classic English Scones with Buttermilk and Clotted Cream
Butter scones are a classic tea-time treat that are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. We often have these on Mother’s […]
Monoclonal Antibodies in Biotechnology
Monoclonal antibodies are highly specialised protein molecules that has found wide-ranging application in biotechnology and an analytical biochemistry. Of all the advances that have been […]
The Role of DNA Topisomerases
Topoisomerases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the maintenance and regulation of DNA structure and topology within cells. They are responsible for altering […]
The Yeast: Candida rugosa
Candida rugosa is a yeast species belonging to the genus Candida. It is a dimorphic fungus, meaning it can exist in two different forms: yeast […]
Methanobacterium formicicum
Methanobacterium formicicum is a species of microorganism belonging to the domain of the Archaea. It is a methanogenic archaeon, meaning it produces methane as a […]
What is the difference between haploidy and monoploidy?
Haploidy and monoploidy are both terms used in genetics to describe the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism. While they are […]
Polenta Rosti
To make a polenta rosti, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of instant polenta 4 cups of water or vegetable broth Salt and […]
Making Matoke
Matoke, also known as Matooke or East African Highland bananas, is a staple food in many East African countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and parts […]