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Traditional Greek Easter recipes

Get ready to celebrate this Greek Easter Sunday with these locally sourced, traditional Greek Easter recipes! That’s why I have put together a list of my favorite traditional Greek Easter recipes for you to enjoy and take the stress out of the festive preparations! From the traditional Greek tsoureki to an alternative mini tsoureki muffin version, to gorgeously red Greek Easter eggs, juicy kontosouvli and that oh so controversial mageiritsa, in this recipe collection you’ll find all the Greek Easter recipe essentials in one place!

Tsoureki recipe (Traditional Greek Easter bread)

Tsoureki recipe (Traditional Greek Easter bread)

A traditional Greek Easter Bread (tsoureki) recipe! Making your own tsoureki can be challenging even for the experienced cooks, but experience has shown me, that it’s all about having the right recipe. Go ahead, find out all the secrets to make it to perfection!

Tsoureki Muffins

Tsoureki Muffins!

A unique Greek inspired muffin recipe made with aromatic tsoureki dough! Tsoureki is a very popular Greek sweet bread, which texture resembles a brioche, only much better! If you haven’t tried Greek tsoureki before, then you are certainly missing out!

Dyed Greek Easter Eggs recipe

Dyed Greek Easter Eggs recipe

Dying the Easter eggs is the brightest symbol of Greek Easter and making these vibrant and colourful Greek Easter eggs every year on Holy Thursday, always makes me realise that […]

Greek Lamb Kleftiko recipe

Lamb Kleftiko Recipe (Greek Lamb Cooked In Parchment Paper)

The very best traditional Greek lamb kleftiko recipe! Juicy and tender, melt-in-the-mouth lamb cooked in parchment paper with fluffy potatoes and a delicious white wine sauce, infused with the aromas of garlic, sweet onions, roast peppers and juicy tomatoes. Simply irresistible! Discover how to make it to perfection here…

Greek Lamb Meatballs recipe

Crispy Greek Lamb Meatballs recipe (Keftedes Arni)

A traditional Greek lamb meatballs recipe (Keftedes arni). If you love lamb, this traditional Greek lamb meatballs recipe is made just for you! This delicious recipe is a famous Greek appetizer, commonly served as part of a meze platter. Discover how to make it to perfection with this traditional recipe.

Traditional Cypriot Flaouna Recipe (Flaounes)

Traditional Cypriot Flaouna Recipe (Flaounes)

A traditional Greek Cypriot Flaouna recipe, for your to prepare this delicious treat to perfection! Discover all the secrets behind the perfect flaouna with its sweet, savoury and infused with the delicious aromas of mahlab and mastic filling here…

Cretan Sweet Cheese Pastries (Kalitsounia)

Cretan Sweet Cheese Pastries Recipe (Kalitsounia)

Extremely soft and highly addictive! These delicious little cheese pastries (kalitsounia) are a holiday tradition from the island of Crete, but nowadays they are eaten almost everywhere throughout the year at times of celebration. Discover more about these little sweet delights here.

Six Tips For the Perfect Roast

Six Tips For the Perfect Roast

With the festive season upon us there is nothing better than a perfectly made roast for that special family dinner! Read more as we uncover the best-kept secrets behind the perfect roast…