My favourite & recent recipes

Greek baklava rolls (Saragli) recipe

Greek baklava rolls recipe (Saragli)

Greek baklava rolls (saragli) made to perfection! An amazing combination of crispy golden phyllo wrapped around flavourful nutty filling, bathed in syrup scented with the aromas of lemon cinnamon and […]

Marinated Greek Beef Souvlaki Skewers (Beef Kabobs) recipe

Marinated Greek Beef Souvlaki Skewers (Beef Kabobs) recipe

Juicy on the inside and perfectly caramelised and smoky on the outside Greek beef souvlaki skewers! All you need to take your Beef kabobs to the next level is a […]

Chocolate Cake Greek style (Sokolatopita)

Chocolate Cake Greek style (Sokolatopita)

A mouthwatering Greek style chocolate cake recipe (Sokolatopita) with ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Greek style Chocolate cake ingredients One thing all Greek chocolate cake recipes have in […]

Spanakopita recipe (The traditional Greek spinach pie recipe)

Spanakopita recipe with homemade phyllo (Authentic Greek spinach pie)

The very best traditional Greek spanakopita recipe! Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) is one of the most popular Greek dishes, that is known and loved around the world. A very versatile and delicious […]

Mini Spanakopita Triangles Recipe (Spanakopitakia - Greek spinach triangles)

Mini Spanakopita Triangles Recipe (Spanakopitakia / Greek spinach triangles)

A super versatile, traditional Greek spanakopita triangles recipe (spanakopitakia)! These little treats are perfect for every time of the day as delicious starter, mid-day snack or light dinner! Discover how to make them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe here…

Greek Ekmek Kataifi recipe (Custard and whipped cream pastry with syrup)

Greek Ekmek Kataifi recipe (Custard and whipped cream pastry with syrup)

An absolutely delicious Ekmek Kataifi recipe! Discover how to make this traditional Ekmek dish to perfection with my extensive list of hints and tips and detailed preparation photos! Go ahead, indulge yourself!

Marinated Greek Lamb Chops with Roast Potatoes (Paidakia)

Discover all the secrets behind the very best Greek lamb chops with this traditional Greek recipe! Greek lamb chops (paidakia) are a staple dish at most Greek tavernas, where the chops are slow cooked over an open charcoal pit for that extra smokey flavor.

Briam recipe (Greek mixed Roasted Vegetables)

Delicious Briam recipe (Greek mixed Roasted Vegetables)

Simplicity is perfection! This amazing traditional briam recipe (Greek roast vegetables) is the brightest example of how Greek cuisine takes the simplest ingredients and with literally no effort transforms them into a finger licking dish! Discover all the secrets behind this traditional delight here…

Homemade Kataifi recipe

Homemade Kataifi recipe!

Golden, crispy and amazingly moist! Kataifi is a delicious dessert which like baklava is very popular among Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern nations. An amazing dessert made with roughly chopped walnuts (and […]

Traditional Greek green beans recipe (Fasolakia)

Traditional Greek Green Beans recipe (Fasolakia Giahni)

Hearty, healthy, and bursting with fresh and vibrant colors and flavors. This traditional Greek green beans recipe (Fasolakia giaxni) will certainly amaze you! Green beans, sweet onions, and fresh, juicy […]

Traditional Greek bean soup recipe (Fasolada)

Traditional Greek bean soup recipe (Fasolada)

I can imagine of nothing better than a rustic and homely Greek bean soup (fasolada) for a cold winter’s day. Healthy, simple and extra comforting, fasolada is with no doubt the national Greek dish! This is the authentic recipe for Greek bean soup, a trademark dish that has nourished generations!

Greek lemon Chicken Soup recipe (Kotosoupa Avgolemono)

Greek lemon Chicken Soup recipe (Kotosoupa Avgolemono)

The perfect dish for a cold winter’s day! Find out how to make the perfect hearty, delicious and bursting with Mediterranean flavors egg-and-lemon sauce chicken soup.

Homemade Greek Pork Gyros Souvlaki recipe

Homemade Greek Pork Gyros Souvlaki recipe

Make your own traditional Greek pork souvlaki with gyros with this easy to follow recipe and discover what makes souvlaki Greek’s favourite street food!

Traditional Greek Meatball Soup (Giouvarlakia/ Youvarlakia) in Egg-lemon sauce recipe

Traditional Greek Meatball Soup (Giouvarlakia/ Youvarlakia) in Egg-lemon sauce recipe

A hearty and delicious traditional Greek recipe, perfect for a cold winter’s day! Youvarlakia or giouvarlakia is a famous Greek meatball soup, full of Mediterranean flavors!

Gigantes Plaki recipe (Gigandes Greek Baked ‘Giant’ Beans)

Filling and super-healthy! Gigantes plaki (Greek baked gigantes) is a classic Greek recipe, consisting of ‘giant’ beans baked in a tomato sauce along with plenty of fresh herbs, which give […]

Traditional Greek Orange Cake with Syrup (Portokalopita)

Traditional Greek Portokalopita recipe. Find out how to make this tasty Greek phyllo yogurt cake infused with the aromas of fresh oranges and cinnamon here.

Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce recipe

Authentic Greek Tzatziki sauce recipe (With Video)

Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce recipe. Find out how to prepare this cool and creamy sauce the traditional Greek way as served in the very best taverns!

greek stuffed eggplant in a white casserole dish topped with creamy Béchamel sauce and mashed potatoes

Greek Stuffed Eggplant (Melitzanes Papoutsakia)

If you’re looking for a simple, delicious meal that’s packed with flavor, then you’ve found it! This Greek stuffed eggplant recipe (aka Melitzanes Papoutsakia) is an easy meal you can […]

Giouvetsi recipe (Greek Beef stew with Orzo pasta)

Giouvetsi recipe (Greek Beef stew with Orzo pasta)

A traditional Greek Giouvetsi (youvetsi) recipe made with orzo pasta and a delicious tomato sauce. This is the perfect dish for your Sunday family dinner!

Gemista/ Yemista recipe (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and peppers with rice)

Gemista recipe (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with rice)

Juicy, healthy and bursting with fresh and vibrant colors and flavors! Gemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked in a herby tomato-based sauce, until soft and nicely browned. Feel free to experiment with the stuffing, with different types of herbs and varying amount of spices. Your imagination is your limit with this amazing Greek dish!

Traditional Greek Salad recipe (Horiatiki-Xoriatiki)

Traditional Greek Salad recipe (Horiatiki / Xoriatiki)

The traditional Greek salad recipe! Healthy, simple and absolutely delicious.. For the most delicious Greek salad, the secret is in the ingredients: find some juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, good quality extra virgin olive oil and some tangy black olives and you are basically done!

Greek Meatballs recipe (Keftedes/ Keftethes)

Greek Meatballs recipe (Keftedes/ Keftethes)

Discover all the secrets behind the perfect Greek meatballs! Crispy, juicy and absolutely delicious, this dish commonly served as part of a meze platter with some creamy tzatziki sauce and pita breads as the ideal party/finger food!

Greek Chickpea salad

Greek Chickpea salad with Feta cheese

A super healthy, colourful and absolutely delicious Greek chickpea salad made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese and a homemade Greek dressing! The perfect side dish for grilled […]

Imam Bayildi recipe

Imam Bayildi recipe

Imam Bayildi (stuffed eggplants) is a simple, delicious vegan dish, packed with so much flavor! An amazing combination of fresh aubergines stuffed with a juicy tomato based filling, caramelised onions, […]

Chocolate Baklava recipe

Chocolate Baklava recipe

Are you a big fan of Baklava but can’t have a dessert without chocolate? Then you’ll love this recipe! This Chocolate Baklava is the perfect combination of the traditional dessert […]

Baklava cheesecake recipe

Baklava Cheesecake recipe

Everyone loves Baklava but sometimes you want to go a little further with your dessert. That’s where this simple Cheesecake Baklava recipe comes in! It has all the flavors and […]

No knead bread

Amazing No knead Bread Recipe

An amazing no knead bread recipe for you to make your own homemade bread with literally no effort! This recipe requires no special equipment, mixer or technique. You will only […]

Greek Christmas Traditions and Customs

Greek Christmas Traditions and Customs

A mother’s melodic lullaby, granddad’s legends, Christmas carols, Cretan serenades, traditional dances and many others. Centuries old customs and Greek traditions that have accompanied us in every facet of our […]

Talatouri recipe (Cypriot tzatziki sauce with mint)

Talatouri recipe (Cypriot tzatziki sauce with mint)

Mint or no mint? Everyday we receive messages from our readers, asking if the traditional Tzatziki recipe is using mint or not, and if lemon juice or vinegar. So we decided to write about this traditional Cypriot dip, that is called Talatouri, which is also a yogurt based sauce very similar to Greek tzatziki.