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In a hurry? Looking for something quick to eat? Find out how to make the perfect quick meal; simple, uncomplicated, healthy and super tasty! Mid-week meals will never be the same again!

Makaronia me Kima recipe (Greek style spaghetti in meat sauce)

Makaronia me Kima recipe (Greek style spaghetti in meat sauce/bolognese)

“Makaronia me kima” is one of the most popular dishes in Greece, served in every household in Greece on a weekly basis, as it is a very easy to make recipe and a favorite to both adults and children. To prepare a traditional Greek style spaghetti in meat sauce recipe (Makaronia me kima), luscious juicy beef mince (or lamb) are cooked in a tomato based sauce, along with red wine and meditteranian herbs and spices.. Simply irresistible! 

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.

Lemon Greek Rice Pilaf with Chicken thighs

Lemony Greek Rice Pilaf (Pilafi) Recipe with Chicken legs

The perfect traditional Greek rice pilaf (pilafi) recipe! Fluffy, fragrant rice and crispy, tender, fall of the bone chicken legs with a delicious lemon kick! A very versatile and easy to prepare Greek dish perfect for your Sunday family dinner or quick mid-week meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a traditional Greek rice pilaf recipe for you to easily recreate this delight from scratch.

Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts recipe (Yiaourti me meli)

A delicious Greek Yogurt with Honey recipe, drizzled with walnuts, infused with vanilla essence and sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon! If you are having a sweet tooth but looking for something more nutritious than your usual desserts this 2 minute no bake dessert will amaze you. Discover all the secrets to make it to perfection here…

Greek Style 15 Minute Pita Pizza Recipe

Greek Style 15 Minute Pita Pizza Recipe!

A unique Greek inspired pita pizza recipe made with pita bread base! Made in only 15 minutes this is the perfect mid week snack or supper! So go ahead, put that delivery menu down and amaze your friends and family with this super easy pita pizza recipe.

Fried Eggplant recipe (Greek Melitzanes tiganites)

Crispy Greek Fried Eggplant recipe (Melitzanes tiganites)

Discover how to make the perfect Greek Fried Eggplant (Melitzanes Tiganites) with this traditional recipe! Silky, sweet eggplant coated with batter and deep fried to form an amazing, golden brown, extra crispy crust! A delicious Greek fried eggplant recipe that you just can’t miss out!

Easy Homemade hummus recipe

3 Easy, Delicious Homemade Hummus Recipes

Discover how to make your own hummus dip with these three delicious, 10 minute recipes! Commercial hummus dip is available almost everywhere, however as we all know, nothing compares to homemade! That’s why I’ve put together a collection of my top three, super easy hummus recipes for you to prepare this delicious dip to perfection!

Watermelon Feta Salad recipe

Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad recipe

An absolutely delicious watermelon feta salad recipe! Watermelon is with no doubt the fruit of the summer and this refreshing combination of juicy, chilled slices of watermelon and salty, creamy feta cheese make for a Greek salad summer favourite! Discover all the secrets behind this sweet and salty delight here…

Homemade Tahini paste recipe

Easy Homemade Tahini Recipe

Discover how to make your own tahini paste with this super simple, two step homemade tahini recipe and save quite a bit of money too! Read more about this amazing superfood here…

Greek Pasta Salad recipe

Take your taste buds to the refreshing flavours of the Mediterranean with every bite of this colourful Greek pasta salad dish! A delicious twist on the traditional Greek salad recipe, […]

Taramasalata recipe (Greek Fish Roe dip or Taramosalata)

Taramasalata recipe (Greek Fish Roe dip or Taramosalata)

A traditional, creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious Greek Taramasalata recipe. While you can buy Taramasalata from your local deli, more often than not it will be of poor quality and has a very bright pink hue due to the addition of food coloring along with lots of unnecessary thickeners. So spare yourself the preservatives and make your own in less than 15 minutes with this super easy recipe!

Raisin Bread (Stafidopsomo)

Greek Raisin Bread recipe (Stafidopsomo)

The healthiest and super delicious raisin bread recipe you’ve ever tried! Whole-wheat flour, honey instead of sugar and only 1/2 egg and a knob of butter for eight hearty portions.. The perfect healthy snack for you and your family. Enjoy!

Chocolate Soufflé- Baklava Pouches

Chocolate Souffle in Baklava Pouches recipe!

Discover how to make the perfect chocolate souffle wrapped in little baklava pouches with this unique recipe! The most rich, melting chocolate filling, wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, layered with chopped nuts and sprinkled with melted butter…

Greek-style Pancakes with Honey and Walnuts (Tiganites)

Greek-style Pancakes with Honey and Walnuts (Tiganites)

Nothing says “weekend” like the smell of homemade pancakes! Some Greeks believe the popular breakfast dish ‘tiganites’ was the first documented pancake in the world. I don’t really know if it was the first, but it surely is the easiest! Discover this amazing breakfast recipe here…

Cinnamon Cookies with red Wine

Cinnamon Cookies with red Wine

Our very best recipe for cinnamon cookies; very easy to make and easier to disappear! Amazingly crunchy and scented with the aromas of red wine, cinnamon and grounded clove.. These are of those cookies you can’t just have only one!

Delicious Olive Bread (Liopsomo)

Delicious Brioche-style Olive Bread (Liopsomo)

Light and puffy with a dark, golden-brown flaky crust.. If you are looking for something different, this Mediterranean flavoured brioche-style olive bread will certainly amaze you! Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions and prep photos and succeed on your first time!