Visiting Toplou monastery and Vai Palm beach

Visiting Toplou monastery and Vai Palm beach

Located not too far from Sitia, both Toplou Monastery and Vai Palm Beach make for a great day trip. On this page we’ve set out some of the main things to see here, as well as some food recommendations.  To find out more of what to do in eastern Crete, do check...
Apple and parsnip soup

Apple and parsnip soup

A delicious soup, full of flavour This is a straight forward recipe and doesn’t take too long to put together. The sweetness of the apple goes really well with the parsnip and bacon rashers. The soup is comforting and perfect for a cold autumn or winter day and...
Teriyaki Tofu patties, brocoli and rice dish

Teriyaki Tofu patties, brocoli and rice dish

Delicious vegetable and tofu patties This is a simple dish, perfect for a quick mid-week dinner. The tofu patties are easy to cook, and go well alongside the teriyaki sauce. This is also a completely vegan dish. Servings 2 Prep time: 40min Cook time: 30min Difficulty:...
Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot

A delicious one pot, easy to cook and full of flavour This recipe makes for a great mid-week meal- there is a bit of prep to do beforehand but once everything is in the pot, you just let all the flavours combine and gently bubble away. Servings 2 Prep time: 30min Cook...
Plum and almond tart

Plum and almond tart

A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almonds This dessert is easy to cook, and only requires a few ingredients. The sweetness of plums goes really well with almonds, overall making for a great tart which is sure to impress. Servings 6-8 Prep time:...