Mainland Greece

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…

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!

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…

Samali recipe (Extra syrupy Greek semolina cake)

Samali recipe (Extra syrupy Greek Semolina cake with Mastic)

A delicious Greek semolina cake recipe (samali) infused with the aromas and blends of mastic and garnished with a lemon and rosewater scented syrup! Samali is a traditional Greek dessert which falls under the category of ‘Siropiasta’, which means syrupy Greek desserts. Discover all the secrets behind this delicious dessert here…

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 Sesame Bread rings recipe (Koulouri Thessalonikis)

A traditional Greek sesame seed bread rings recipe! If you’ve ever found yourself walking the streets of  Athens or Thessalonikis then you can’t have missed on all the street vendors selling these popular sesame koulouria! Discover how to make your own with this original recipe 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, […]

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…

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Greek Dolmades recipe (Dolmathes) - Stuffed Grape/ vine Leaves with rice

Greek Dolmades recipe (Stuffed Vine/ Grape Leaves Dolmathes)

Little bites of heaven! This traditional Greek dolmades recipe (stuffed vine/ grape leaves) is the ultimate Greek vegetarian appetizer! Made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and fresh herbs, they are surprisingly simple to make. While you can get the canned version from supermarkets, there is nothing like having them freshly home-made! Find out all the secrets behind this little delight with detailed step by step recipe including all of the prep photos as well!

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!

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!