Stellas little bit of Greece

26/07/2026

🍏 Greek-Style Mini Apple Pies 🥧

These are made completely from scratch, from the buttery homemade pastry to the cinnamon apple filling. They may not look perfect—and that’s exactly the point! Homemade baking isn’t about perfection; it’s about understanding why things work.

⭐️ Stella’s Top Tips
• Keep your butter cold.
• Don’t overwork the pastry.
• Cook the apples first to avoid a soggy bottom.
• Don’t panic if the pastry cracks—just press it back together.

❤️ Remember… I’m here to make the mistakes so you don’t have to. #ʜᴏᴍᴇʙᴀᴋɪɴɢ

22/07/2026

Soft Gluten-Free Pitas

These are one of our most popular items at the restaurant, and today I’m showing you exactly how I make them.

Gluten-free baking doesn’t have to be intimidating! Once you understand why the ingredients and techniques matter, it becomes so much easier.

⭐️ Stella’s Top Tips
• 💧 Moisture is everything—don’t let your dough dry out.
• 🫒 Oil is your friend! Oil your hands instead of adding extra flour.
• 🌾 Don’t skip the psyllium husk—it helps bind the dough and keeps your pitas soft.
• 🤲 Be gentle. Gluten-free dough is much more delicate than regular dough.
• 🍳 If your pita flops into the pan, don’t panic! Simply reshape it while it cooks.
• 🥙 Freeze them while they’re still slightly warm to trap the steam and keep them beautifully soft when you defrost them.

❄️ They freeze brilliantly for up to 3 months.

❤️ Remember… I’m here to make the mistakes so you don’t have to.

21/07/2026

As promised… here’s the very first recipe of this new chapter! ❤️

This page isn’t just about recipes (you’ll find that in the comments 👇). It’s about understanding the why, not just the what.

⭐️ Stella’s Top Tips
• Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Don’t rush either rise.
• Oil temperature is EVERYTHING.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan.
• Don’t panic if things don’t go perfectly—I’ll show you how to fix them!

I’ve spent over 22 years in the kitchen, including the last 10 years professionally, making just about every mistake possible… so hopefully you don’t have to! 😄

I’d love to know what you’d like me to make next.

❤️ Remember… I’m here to make the mistakes so you don’t have to. #ʜᴏᴍᴇʙᴀᴋɪɴɢ

20/07/2026