Cooking Class – chapter 3
Explore the local gastronomy, the Cretan products and cook our local recipes that remain timeless from one generation to the next. You are welcome to come to our lovely, traditional and hospitable place in order to live a unique experience.
Our traditional recipes are ready to help you take the next step. All our cooking techniques will be performed by an experienced and professional cook so that we can provide you with the best possible gustatory experience and recreate our grandma’s time. In addition to following the recipes, you will have the opportunity to take a tour to the awarded for its architecture, stone-built village, to drink the well-known Greek coffee and to learn the history behind the products that will be used.
In this chapter we will devote the time of this cooking experience to the lovers of a healthy and nutritious diet, addressing vegetarians as well. The recipes are inspired by the past and made with the best quality products to remind us why the Mediterranean diet is one of the best in the world..
You have to try Ospriada (a mixture of legumes and pulses), Ntakos, the pies and the Greek semolina halva.
Upon arrival in our space you will have the opportunity to take a tour in the Prasses village. It is a lovely stone-built village which is awarded for its traditional architecture
Afterwards you will be treated to a cup of Greek coffee paired with a required complement treat.
The cooking experience manager will inform you about the recipes, the ingredients, the safety rules and the methodology that we will follow.
After you wear your own apron you will be following the chef’s plan of the cooking experience, starting with analyzing the base products which characterize the Cretan diet: paximadi (barley rusk), horta(wild leafy greens), raki, wine, olive oil, and honey.
Cretan Dakos – it is our first dish. You will prepare the Cretan Dakos with the help of our cook.
Ospriada – It is an original dish in which we will mix various legumes and pulses. It is a traditional food recipe of the Greek people
Cretan Cheese Graviera & Honey – we will present to you the Cretan graviera, the yellow cheese of Crete and the Cretan honey in different variations of taste.
It’s time for a break and what comes after is the wine and raki tasting as well as the olive oil presentation. You will be served Cretan barley rusk (paximadi) and bread on the side.
Greek Semolina Halva – a sweet delicacy made with semolina.. Just make it and try it with nuts.
You will have the free time to enjoy your own creations.
