Slice off the tops of the tomatoes and set them aside. Carefully scoop out the pulp and seeds from the tomatoes, leaving a hollow shell. Reserve the pulp for later use. In a small pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté the chopped onion. Add the rice and stir for a few seconds, until wet.Add the diced zucchini and grated carrot and mix well to combine. Place neatly in the pot (I use the same one the cabbage was boiled) starting from the edge to the centre. Second and third layers may be placed on top, then cover with the plate (which must be exactly the size of the pan). This is done so that when the lahanodolmades are boiling they will not open. Unfortunately, as I am on aa diet, this is something I now have to avoid but everything in moderation is allowed! Mash the reserved tomato pulp in a food processor and add half of it to the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix again.

Cook in the air fryer at 160°C, for about 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is cooked through. Add vegetable oil (or very light olive oil) and knead into crumbly dough to combine completely. This will form a ball of dough. In a skillet heat half of the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.Add the ground meat and sauté until it turns white.Add half of the tomato and half of the lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes stirring once in a while. If the leafs are very big cut them into pieces about 4 x 4 inches and remove any hard core. Add a heaped spoonful of minced meat (the amount of the filling will depend on the size of the leaf).Let them cool down for a while and then pour over the avgolemono sauce.See step-by-step instructions here . Add the remaining tomato, olive oil as well as lemon juice and then cover them with a plate (which must be about the size of the pot). Cover the vegetables with their lids and add the remaining olive oil, the remaining blended tomatoes and enough water, to cover the potato wedges by half. In a small glass, combine orange juice and brandy (and vanilla extract, if using) and mix them into dry ingredients until everything is completely incorporated and mixture is crumbly. Crush the bouillon with your fingers and add it to the rice, together with the mint, raisins, salt, pepper and oregano and mix.

We realize that many of you (like us) work during the day, so suggested lunches are items which can be reheated or enjoyed cold or at room temperature. In a bowl put the ground meat, the rice, the onion, parsley, herbs, salt and pepper, as well as half the oil and mix well. Cut the potatoes in the middle and then into thin wedges and sprinkle some salt, pepper and oregano and toss to coat them well. Add them between the vegetables.Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian to ensure that this recipe aligns with your specific dietary needs. Finally add water to cover the plate and bring to a boil, Cover with the lid, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 - 35 minutes. Although, when graduating I acquired many GCEs O level degrees and later on a Proficiency Degree in English, I don’t know about my English skills, as so many years have passed since then and although I’ve been using English in all my jobs, I am not familiar with the culinary terms. When my daughter had an operation this year, I adapted many of my recipes to be healthy and in accordance to the instructions given for gallbladder diet. In a bowl put the ground meat, the rice, the onion, parsley, herbs, salt and pepper, as well as half the olive oil and mix well.

We have taken into account leftovers. So, for example, you may have Yemista one day for supper, and you’ll see that we suggest you have Yemista the next day for lunch. Fill the tomatoes and peppers with this mixture, but make sure not to over-stuff them, as the rice will expand while cooking and will break your veggies. Meantime slice and fry the potato in the air fryer, according to the instructions. When done, remove from the air fryer and set aside. The Mia Kouppa Nativity Fast Meal Plan begins with a few Helpful Hints to help you use it to its maximum potential; please take the time to read through it. We created the Meal Plan with real life in mind (no big prep meals on a Tuesday evening for example!) and balanced nutrition.In Cyprus we also make this dish using other leafy greens such as silverbeet or cabbage or stuffed zucchini flowers or onions. Neatly fold left edge and then right edge and then roll all the way. Wrap up into a cigar shape (don’t fold too tight as the rice will expand during cooking). Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling and fold each side of the leaf and then roll. I hope that I and can still explain the procedure and that you will understand my instructions. Now that I am blogging in English I hope to learn more culinary terms and practice my English 🙂 Add a heaped spoonful of minced meat (the amount of the filling will depend on the size of the leaf). As potatoes need more time to bake, we must cut them into thin wedges about twice the size of potato chips.