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Quick and Easy Greek Yogurt Dessert
Creamy, extra cooling and with a crunchy bite! Ready in less than 10 minutes, this yogurt dessert is the perfect way to finish off a hearty meal. A light and smooth […]
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.
Easy Greek Orange Cookies Recipe
Delicious, traditional Greek cookies recipe infused with orange zest and vanilla! The best part? Ready to bake in 10 minutes and ready to eat in less than 30!
‘Unrolling’ the Secrets of Working with Phyllo (fillo)
Golden brown and extra crispy; whether used soaked with aromatic syrup for desserts, or filled with creamy, juicy fillings, phyllo dough always gives a rustic touch to our homemade pies […]
Extra healthy roast chicken recipe with brown rice and boiled vegetables
Try something different today. This extra healthy recipe is based on a combination of brown rice, chicken and fresh vegetables, so its ideal for a quick light mid-week dinner Why […]
Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Staying healthy, keeping our bodies in good shape and our mind in “sharp” state are three of the primary goals in life, Some History “We are what we eat” Hippokrates […]
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…
Homemade Feta cheese Pizza recipe
Feta cheese pizza – A unique Greek inspired pizza recipe! A unique Greek inspired feta cheese pizza recipe made with -what else- feta cheese! Have a bite and let the […]
Extra scary Halloween ghost cake recipe
Do you remember the first time you went trick-or-treating dressed up in your favorite costume? Your first haunted house? Haloween might not be big in Greece but its one of […]
Juicy Stuffed Burgers with Feta Cheese
Juicy and moist, there is nothing better than a homemade stuffed burger! A lot of recipes use bacon or yellow cheese for the stuffing but with this recipe we go […]
An easy bread recipe for beginners with self raising flour!
Ever since I remember baking, I always wondered whether I can make self raising flour bread. Conventional baking wisdom would dictate that you always need yeast and strong bread flour to make bread. But sometimes you just don’t have any laying around. So I made this amazing bread with only four ingredients and with its preparation lasting less than the walk to the nearby bakery store! Only 10 minutes!
Cooking with olive oil: Stay healthy and young
Let me start by saying that I personally love cooking with olive oil! Whether fruity, bitter or pungent it is perfect for a smooth vinaigrette and always ads a nice […]
Feta cheese nutrition facts
Feta cheese is a delicacy, fried, baked, used for stuffing, or accompanying a nice glass of white wine. But did you know it can provide substantial health benefits as well?
Greek Style Beef Stew in a Tomato Sauce (Moshari Kokkinisto)
A delicious and relatively easy recipe for a Greek beef stew, perfect for a large family dinner! Discover all the secrets to make it to perfection!
Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds Recipe
A mouthwatering veggie dish, that will amaze you! An extraordinary combination of juicy, salty fried feta covered with crispy, golden-brown sesame seeds with sweet honey sauce! …sounds complicated? Well, it […]
Greek Lentil Soup recipe (Fakes Soupa)
A traditional, creamy, healthy and delicious Greek lentil soup recipe. Discover how to prepare your lentil soup the traditional Greek way; with some fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar and top with crumbled feta cheese!
Kataifi Dough Pie with Cheese and Bechamel sauce
The most delicious and unique pie, with an amazingly creamy filling, wrapped in crispy golden brown kataifi dough! Prepare it for a dinner party and amaze your guests with it’s […]
Greek Bifteki (Burger) with Feta cheese
A delicious Greek bifteki (burgers) recipe topped with spicy feta cheese and a deliciously juicy grilled tomato! Some people, prefer their burgers neat, but Greeks enhance the flavor of their burgers (bifteki) with fresh herbs, like oregano, spearmint and parsley giving them a unique taste.
Cod Fritters with Garlic Potato Puree (Bakaliaros Skordalia)
Try the fluffiest and crispiest cod fritters ever! Served with an amazing garlicky mashed-potato dip. Discover all the secrets behind this amazing dish here…
Saganaki recipe (Pan-seared Greek cheese appetizer)
For all the cheese lovers! A simple and beloved traditional Greek Saganaki recipe, made with only two ingredients and ready in less than 10 minutes!
Tigania recipe (Greek pan fried pork)
The most delicious easy lunch recipe! We all know that a hearty lunch is the best way to keep your energy up and avoid late afternoon cravings. But its not […]
Greek Fresh Tomato and Feta Egg Scramble (Kagiana or Strapatsada)
In a hurry? This awesome Strapatsada dish from Peloponnese is made in only 20 minutes and using four ingredients, perfect for a quick, light meal! If you’re like eggs, check […]
Kontosouvli (Spit roasted BBQ pork)
Extra crispy and extra tasty! Kontosouvli is an extra large pork souvlaki traditionally slow roasted on a spit over an open charcoal pit. But, I hear you say, its not […]
Chickpea Fritters recipe (Revithokeftedes)
Revithokeftedes (Greek chickpea fritters) is a very healthy and delicious appetizer from the island of Sifnos! In Greece these delicious revithokeftedes are usually served as part of a meze platter, […]
Greek Chicken Pie recipe (Kotopita)
The most yummy chicken pie, with an amazingly moist filling, wrapped in crispy golden-brown home made phyllo! Savory pies are part of every Greek household and come into different shapes […]
Kourampiedes / Kourabiethes with Ouzo recipe
Our very best recipe for Kourampiedes! Traditionally made to celebrate Christmas, these sweet little butter cookies will definitely set you on a festive mood! Click here to discover the secrets behind this irresistible Christmas treat!
Potato Salad (Greek Patatosalata)
Creamy and filling, perfect for a light meal! The ideal combo for some juicy grilled meat! Other delicious Greek salads If you love my salad, then you’ll also love my […]
Greek Jam Tart Recipe (Pasta Flora)
The very best traditional Greek jam tart recipe! Find out how to make a delightful pasta flora using your favorite kind of jam and wake up the whole family with its amazing smell!
Pork Pouches with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions (Xoirino Kleftiko or Exohiko)
Juicy and full of flavors! Surprise your guests with this dish and let them wonder what is hidden inside these cute little pouches! Recipe image gallery:
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Kotopoulo Lemonato)
There is nothing better than a perfectly cooked roast for a large family dinner. And this traditional Greek lemon chicken recipe never fails to impress! ‘Kotopoulo lemonato’ is a traditional […]
The easiest Chocolate and Biscuit Cake (Mosaiko Tourta)
A mouthwatering chocolate and biscuit cake! Crunchy and creamy with an amazing praline chocolate ganache.. And ready in only 15 minutes, without using an electric mixer or an oven! Enjoy!
Tagliatelle with Eggplants and Feta Cheese
Simplicity is perfection! Ready in only 20 minutes, a delicious veggie pasta dish with aubergines and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal!
Tiropita Strifti (Feta Cheese Pie with Homemade Phyllo)
The most easy and delicious feta cheese pie with some extra crispy homemade phyllo! It is very common in Greece to make homemade phyllo dough, but it requires a lot […]
Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet Preserve (Vyssino Glyko koutaliou)
Our favorite fruit spoon sweet preserve! Sour cherry spoon sweet is probably the most popular preserve in Greece. Serve as a topping for dark chocolate ice cream and be amazed!
Orange Peel Preserve Recipe (Glyko koutaliou Portokali)
An absolutely delicious orange peel preserve recipe! Bright, colorful, sweet and syrupy, this the perfect way to preserve the essence of this delicious fruit all year round!
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Feta cheese
The juiciest, extra tender stuffed pork tenderloin with an amazingly creamy wine sauce! This is the perfect roast dinner for a hearty Sunday family meal. Spice it up using some […]
Boat shaped Greek Pizza recipe (Peinirli or Peynirli)
Try a different take on the Italian pizza with this boat shaped Greek Pizza recipe! Unlike the traditional Italian pizza or calzone, Peinirli is shaped like an open top boat with folded ends and its key ingredients deliciously melt in the middle! What are you waiting for?
Vanilla and Cocoa Sponge Cake
Our tasty take on the traditional sponge cake! Garnish with vanilla sugar glaze and enjoy the perfect dessert! Recipe image gallery:
Traditional Tiropita recipe (Greek cheese Pie with feta)
A delicious traditional Greek ‘Tiropita’ recipe suitable for every time of the day, as a main dish, starter or mid-day snack! To prepare this traditional tiropita recipe (Greek cheese pie) our […]
Homemade Greek Chicken Gyro recipe
Discover our very best recipe for the crispiest homemade chicken gyros with fluffy pita breads and tzatziki sauce. An authentic Greek street food that is known and loved around the world!
Mosaiko recipe (Greek Chocolate and Biscuits Dessert)
For all the chocolate lovers out there, this mouthwatering all-weather Greek chocolate and biscuits dessert (Mosaiko) is made for you! Deliciously soft, creamy and with a crunchy bite. And best […]
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!
Honey-glazed Greek Roast Lamb with Potatoes
The perfect recipe for one of the most popular Greek dishes, Greek roast lamb shank! Greeks love their lamb dishes and they love them well done. But never dry, rather […]
Feta Bouyiourdi recipe (Spicy Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes)
Less is more! Made with only four ingredients, this baked feta recipe (feta bouyiourdi) is a very simple and delicious appetizer that will amaze you! Discover the secrets behind this amazing recipe here…
Risotto with Tomatoes and Feta cheese
Try something different! Who says a risotto can’t be Greek? Prepare your risotto, using some good quality tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh oregano and enjoy a quick and summery meal! […]
Greek style beef burgers
There’s nothing better than a well cooked burger! Try our healthy, tasty take on this popular dish that will bring the taste of the Aegean to your plate! And if […]
Chicken breasts with Tahini and Honey
Ready in only 15 minutes! The most juicy and delicious chicken breasts, with an amazing tahini and honey sauce! Tahini is a paste, made from ground, sesame seeds, that is […]
Traditional Greek Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls) Recipe
Discover this traditional Greek kolokithokeftedes (zucchini/ courgette balls) recipe. Find out how to make this fried feta and courgette delight the authentic Cretan way.
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