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!
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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 Greek chicken pie (Kotopita) with an amazingly moist filling, wrapped in crispy golden-brown phyllo dough! Savory pies are part of every Greek household and come into different […]
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) […]
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.
Karidopita/Karithopita recipe (Greek Walnut Cake with Syrup)
Fluffy and extra syrupy! A mouthwatering Greek walnut cake recipe, scented with the aromas and blends of cinnamon and grounded clove. This is the traditional Greek walnut cake recipe which calls […]
Phyllo-dough Rolls with Feta Cheese and Peppers Recipe
Discover this amazing crunchy, buttery, phyllo and feta cheese rolls recipe, perfect as an appetiser or side dish for a hearty family meal! And remember, make a few extra! Your loved ones will be coming back for more!
Mussels Saganaki recipe (Greek Midia Saganaki)
If you have ever been to Greece you can’t have missed out on this delicious Greek appetizer, served in every Psarotaverna (fish tavern)! This is a very easy Mussels saganaki […]
Horta recipe (Boiled Greek Wild Leafy Greens)
Healthy and absolutely delicious Horta recipe (Boiled Greek Wild Leafy Greens) for the lovers of Greek cuisine! Horta is a very popular salad one can find almost everywhere in Greece. The […]
Greek style Roast Pork with Honey Sauce
The perfect way to cook roast pork! Amazingly juicy and tender, covered in a delicious slightly sweet honey-mustard based sauce with the aromas and blends of oranges, lemons, fresh rosemary […]
Froutalia recipe (Greek Omelette with Sausages and Potatoes)
A super tasty and super easy traditional dish from Cyclades islands! Froutalia can be made with a variety of ingredients, depending on the season: green beans, artichokes, onions, zucchini, etc. […]
Traditional Soutzoukakia recipe (Greek baked Meatballs in tomato sauce)
An authentic Soutzoukakia recipe as introduced to the Greek cuisine in the beginning of the 20th century. These baked meatballs are infused with the aromas of cumin and soaked in a tasty and rich tomato sauce, making them the perfect comfort food!
Tinos Fennel Fritters recipe (Greek Marathokeftedes)
A Greek traditional vegetarian meze from the island of Tinos. Learn how to make these crispy and crunchy fennel fritters with this traditional recipe here.
Pork bites with Greek Yogurt sauce
Deliciously light with a creamy, wine flavoured sauce, these little pork bites will amaze you! Read on to find out how to make this refreshing, mid-week, 40 minute or less […]
Melitzanosalata recipe (Traditional Greek Eggplant dip)
Capture the essence of Greek cooking with this traditional Greek melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) recipe. This is the simplest, no fuss version of the traditional Greek melitzanosalata recipe with only three very simple, straightforward steps to follow! Read more here…
Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe with Walnuts and Honey
Crispy, nutty, and extra syrupy! Who doesn’t love a nice juicy piece of baklava? With my easy, four step recipe everyone will think you are a master chef! Enjoy!
Greek-style Octopus recipe (Xtapodi)
For many years I have been wary of cooking octopus at home, even though I was a huge fan when visiting my local tavern, especially during the annual summer island hopping! That is until one day I just decided to get over my fears and give it a try!
Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Keftedes Giouvetsi)
A unique variation of the traditional Greek giouvetsi recipe that is just too good to miss out on! If you are a meatball fan, this recipe is made just for you!
Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe (Skewers) with Tzatziki
Make your own homemade chicken souvlaki with fluffy pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce with this easy to follow Greek chicken souvlaki recipe, now with my hands on video as […]
Greek Bougatsa recipe (Custard Pie with Phyllo and ground Cinnamon)
The most creamy custard wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter and garnished with icing sugar and cinammon.. Simply amazing! Follow our step by step traditional Greek Bougatsa recipe and recreate this traditional delight from scratch!
Feta cheese wrapped with Phyllo, Honey and Sesame seeds
A super tasty and super easy feta cheese appetizer! An extraordinary combination of salty feta, crispy phyllo and sweet honey sauce, that will amaze you! This feta cheese appetizer is […]
Tomatokeftedes (Fried Santorini tomato balls / tomato fritters)
Bring back memories from your Greek island holidays with this delicious Greek ouzo meze from the island of Santorini! Find out how to make this delicious dish to perfection here…
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