RECIPES & REFLECTIONS

Welcome to my blog. A place for me to extend my love of food and creativity. Here you will find occasional creative musings alongside delicious, simple and easy to scale recipes.

Each recipe was styled and photographed by me. All Recipes © Costas Millas

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Pepperoni Puff Pastry Pizza Rolls

All the flavour of your favourite Pepperoni pizza all rolled neatly into a puff pastry bun. Delicious on their own both hot or cold. Take them on a picnic or try them alongside some cheese scones and mini open ciabatta sandwiches for a savoury twist on an Afternoon Tea.

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Custard Cream Biscuit Cheesecake

One of my favourite biscuits from my childhood (and still now!) this cheesecake takes the humble Custard Cream to a new level. I had the idea for this dessert a while ago, but I didn't quite find the right flavour balance until I tasted a superb caramelised white, or 'Blonde' chocolate. It has such a beautiful, rich, biscuit flavour which I knew I needed to incorporate. And I think I may have cracked it in this easy but impressive, no-bake recipe!

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Pancetta Cacio E Pepe

A twist on a classic! The traditional “cheese and pepper” pasta but given a meaty update with the addition of cubed pancetta and complimented with a warm hint of nutmeg for some indulgent, cold season comfort.

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Winter Salmon Niçoise Salad

Not just for the summer, this warm, wintery version of the classic Niçoise salad is perfect for a healthy, hearty lunch during the colder months. The usual, boiled New Potatoes are replaced with roasted, skin-on Rooster Potatoes. Instead of Tuna, delicious, hearty Salmon and Tenderstem Broccoli in place of the Green Beans. Traditional it isn't, but combined with the Lemon and Anchovy dressing, it packs a perfect flavour punch!

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Nduja Pan Toastie

Spicy, sweet, crispy, gooey! This is a sandwich of pure indulgence. The key is to use the best ingredients you can. A good sourdough has just enough holes in its crumb to let the warmth of the pan melt the Nduja and the Mozzarella but also to let the Honey seep through and caramelise with the butter on the top. Fennel adds a sophisticated fragrance, complementing both the Nduja and the honey and making for an unctuously delicious combination.

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Rhubarb & Custard Pancakes

Now I never need an excuse to enjoy a stack of Pancakes or the classic nostalgic flavour combination of Rhubarb and Custard. The traditional boiled sweets are one of my childhood favourites, as they had that perfect balance of sweetness, sharpness and creaminess. So with that in mind, I present to you an extra special creation - Roasted Vanilla Rhubarb and fluffy, golden yellow, Custard Pancakes!

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Crab Pasta

This simple pasta dish is one of my ultimate, super quick but luxurious treat suppers and can be ready in minutes! The key ingredient is the 50/50 White and Brown Crab meat. Not only cheaper than buying just the meticulously picked white meat, but the brown meat is also what gives you a rich, creamy sauce in moments.

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Vegan Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are everything you want from a proper cookie. Crisp around the edges and chewy and sweet in the middle. But add the salty crunch of peanuts, the hum of peanut butter and the distinct richness of the dark chocolate they go next level! I’d challenge anyone to even question if these were vegan. You won’t believe it!

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Pina Colada Pancakes

Bring some sunshine to Pancake Day (or any day for that matter!) with this fluffy, flavour filled, family friendly flip (pun intended!) on the retro cocktail. No alcohol needed, just the two key flavours of coconut and pineapple, twisted with fragrant lime, all shining together like the Caribbean sun! 

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Parma Ham, Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad

A simple and delicious summer salad. Rich and matured Parma Ham, paired alongside the warm sweetness of grilled peaches. Watercress adds peppery bite, the ciabatta croutons a rustic crunch. The mozzarella pearls bring a cool pop of creaminess, accented with fragrant, fresh basil. Everything is combined with a tangy tomato vinaigrette.

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Italian Picnic Loaf

Nothing is more impressive than when you slice into this simple but epic Italian Picnic Loaf. Layer upon layer of delicious charcuterie classics, combined with creamy and sharp cheeses, fragrant basil and sweet peppers, all enveloped in rich olive tapenade. A portable feast for the eyes - and your appetite!

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Tiropittes (Traditional Cyprus Cheese Pastries)

Filled with a fluffy mix of melty Cheddar and salty Halloumi combined with fragrant Mint and a subtle warmth of Cinnamon, these traditional Cypriot savoury pastries are perfect either hot or cold paired with your favourite hot drink.

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Prosciutto & Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists

Nothing beats a crisp, flaky and cheesy Puff Pastry Twist still warm from the oven… unless you add delicious Prosciutto! It’s delicate salty sweetness, together with the crunch of poppy or sesame seeds elevates this humble recipe into a moreish snack or perfect drinks accompaniment. One is never enough!

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