Slimmercook

This is the standby of every Greek homemaker of the older generation when she wants to offer a home-made sweet to unexpected guests. Very quick and easy.
The classic recipe is very easy to remember:
1 cup olive oil
2 cups coarse semolina (number 4 in Greece)
3 cups sugar (but I use about 2 cups)
4 cups water
First [...]

As I’ve already said in the previous post, I lost 700g on the first day of the CSD. Just water I’m sure but still, an encouraging start. Husband’s relative lost over 11 kg in three soup cycles, a friend lost 5 kg in two cycles and has kept it off for about two months–neither [...]

The cabbage soup diet has been doing the rounds for decades, in various versions. Some are ascribed to famous hospitals which however deny any connexion. This is a crash diet and must not be undertaken by people with serious health problems. If in doubt, consult your doctor. After one week maintain [...]

I know that this blog is titled Slimmer Cook, but since I’m not dieting strictly yet I thought I’d use this month to share some favourite non-slimming recipes. I believe no food should be “illegal” (to use a very old Weight Watchers term) because this can lead to wanting it so much that one [...]