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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!

Tiropitakia recipe (Greek Feta Cheese Triangles)

Greek Feta Cheese Pies Recipe (Tiropitakia)

A delicious traditional Greek ‘Tiropitakia’ recipe suitable for every time of the day, as starter or mid-day snack! To prepare this traditional tiropitakia recipe (Greek feta cheese triangles) we crumble the […]

Greek Spinach and Rice recipe (Spanakorizo)

A super healthy and delicious traditional Greek spinach and rice recipe! Spanakorizo (which is translated as spinach and rice) is a classic Greek vegetarian dish which can be served as […]

Greek Skordalia recipe (Potato and Garlic dip)

Skordalia recipe (Traditional Greek Potato and Garlic dip)

If you love garlic, then you have to try this amazing traditional Greek skordalia recipe! A rich and hearty Greek potato dip, which takes its name by the basic ingredient used to prepare it and is of course skordo=garlic.

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 […]

Greek 'snail'-shaped Cheese pie recipe (Kichi Kozanis)

Spiral-shaped Greek Cheese pie recipe (Kichi Kozanis)

A unique and impressive traditional Greek cheese pie recipe from the region of Kozani! Crispy phyllo wrapped around a melty mix of feta with hard yellow cheese and baked till golden brown… Sounds yummy? Its because it is!

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!

Traditional Greek Leek Pie recipe (Prasopita)

Discover this traditional Greek leek pie recipe (prasopita) with homemade phyllo for you to recreate this delicious vegetarian delight from scratch!

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!

Perfect Potato gratin with Feta cheese

The perfect potato gratin recipe! Imagine luscious layers of the most creamy béchamel-based sauce, sweet caramelised onions, tangy and salty feta cheese and tender potatoes, topped with crispy bacon and Parmesan cheese..

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!

Fried Bread stuffed with Feta Cheese (Tiganopsomo)

Delicious round packets of golden fried dough, wrapped around a rich, melting feta cheese filling.. The perfect starter for any time of the day, any day of the week! Discover how to make the perfect Tiganopsomo (fried bread) here…

Vegetable Skewers (Souvlaki) with Halloumi and Pita Bread

Get your five-a-day the easy way with this veggie take to the classic Greek souvlaki! Full of Mediterranean flavours and colourful vegetable skewers with salty halloumi cheese, coated in lemony flavoured marinade… Find out more here.

Greek Grilled Halloumi salad recipe with Roasted vegetables

Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetables Salad Recipe

A delicious Halloumi salad recipe, packed with Mediterranean flavours! Soft and colourful roasted vegetables mixed with grilled Halloumi and crunchy leafy greens coated in an exquisite oil and lemon sauce.

Yogurt Balls with fresh Herbs

Cool, creamy and full of flavors! These refreshing little yogurt balls will become your favorite light snack! Try them with a drizzle of extra virgin olive and some cherry tomatoes or as a spread on top of salty crackers. Enjoy!

Authentic Greek Fava recipe (Yellow Split Peas Puree)

If you’ve been looking for a fava recipe that actually tastes like the one served in Greece, then you have to try this authentic Greek fava recipe! This is my delicious […]

Cheese Pies from Milos (Pitarakia Milou)

Delicious Little Cheese Pies! (Pitarakia Milou)

Imagine delicious packets of golden pastry wrapped around a melty cheese filling. These traditional little cheese pies (pitarakia) from the island of Milos will amaze you! Discover how to make them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe.

The Perfect Cheese Balls! (Tirokroketes)

Extra Melty Fried Cheese Ball recipe! (Tirokroketes)

Get the party started with this amazing Greek-style fried cheese ball recipe! Melting, oozing on the inside and with a wonderful golden brown crust on the outside, this fried cheese […]

Greek Lemon Potatoes (Patates Lemonates)

Crispiest Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe (Patates Lemonates)

Traditional Greek lemon potatoes recipe! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with a delicious lemony flavor. Find out how bake them to perfection.

Fluffy Homemade Burger Buns!

These lovely homemade burger buns will definitely become the talk of your next barbecue! If your hot and juicy hamburger needs a fluffy, soft and crispy companion, you have just […]

Feta Cheese Dip (Tirokafteri) recipe

Spice things up with this simple and extra tasty Greek feta cheese dip (tirokafteri)! A very rustic, ethnic Greek dish, great for every occasion and the perfect dip to go […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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!

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!

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 […]

Chickpea Fritters recipe (Greek Revithokeftedes)

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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!

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! […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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…

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!

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…

Traditional Cretan Ntakos / Dakos recipe (Rusks with tomatoes and feta cheese)

A traditional veggie dish from the island of Crete, perfect for a light dinner! The secret behind the perfect Ntakos is to use juicy, fresh, organic, on the vine tomatos […]

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Recipe

A traditional Greek stuffed peppers with feta cheese recipe! The tanginess of strong, traditional Greek feta cheese combined with the sweetness of Romano peppers make for an extraordinary culinary combination! Follow this traditional Greek peppers stuffed with feta cheese recipe and transport yourself to your favourite Greek taverna!

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)

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!

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