Greek Briam is a traditional Greek meal made with with potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, red onions and plenty of olive oil. The dish tends to use vegetables that can be found easily in your garden along with a lot of fresh and dried herbs. As such it makes it the perfect...
The Greek Deli Ready Meals
The Greek Deli has been sourcing, producing and delivering some of Greeks best condiments, delicacies and Ingredients. However, following popular demand and our customers commitment for the past 2 decades, we are always seeking to find the best products available. With this in mind, it is an honour for us...
Traditional Greek Moussaka: Give It A Try
What is Moussaka? Moussaka is the ultimate dish for family feasts and weekend gatherings. It is a top favourite comfort food in Greece to indulge in and is relatively easy to prepare. The traditional Greek Moussaka is a oven casserole dish made with layers of vegetables and meat. There are...
Explore our Royal Ionian Greek soft drinks
The Greek Delicatessen Ltd, is always on the hunt to offer our customers the best possible Greek products available. As such, we not only provide some of our childhood classics. We also source some of the best, new products by innovative Greek companies. This allows us to ensure our beloved...
What is Greek Halva
Halva is a traditional sweet, traditionally enjoyed in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. The word Halva actually comes from the Arabic ḥalwá which means “sweet”. It tends to usually come in two forms: one is flour and the other nut-based. The recipe for halva varies from region to region,...
Greek Easter Traditions & Customs
..Easter is celebrated worldwide but is of particular significance in the Orthodox religion. It is full of ancient customs and traditions people hold to this day, making it a unique experience, worth experiencing. It all usually culminates on Easter Sunday with a family feast that starts early and goes on...
Dyed Greek Red Easter Eggs
Red eggs (kokkina avga, pronounced KOH-kee-nah ahv-GHAH) are a traditional part of the Greek Easter Sunday celebration. They are lovingly made from natural dyes or can be dyed using the skin from onions. The eggs can then be woven and baked to make tsoureki (three-braided Easter bread signifying the Holy Trinity), often...
Fasolada – Greek White Bean Soup Recipe
What’s more homely and comforting than a good old healthy bowl of soup. But not just any soup! Greek bean soup is also known as fasolada is a healthy, simple, and extremely tasty meal that will keep you warmed up on a cold winter’s day. This Greek national dish has...
Why is Greek Diet so Healthy?
It's almost the New Year and what better way to start it, than with your resolutions for a healthier diet. Greek food is well known for both the delicious nature of its dishes and for being a very healthy diet for humankind. With a diet that is balanced in whole...
Greek Xmas with Melomakarona!
If you have not tried Melomakarona yet, now is most definitely the time! Not only because it is Xmas, the best period for them but also because we are now also able to offer them directly from our E-Shop! Along with the kourabies it is a traditional dessert prepared primarily...
The Benefits of Greek Olive Oil
The olive tree has a longstanding history in Greek culture and life since the early ages. Olive oil has been an essential part of Greeks life bringing them health as well as wealth. Olives have historically not only being used as food but also in many other industries such as...
Feta vs Halloumi – The Showdown!
Feta and Halloumi are undoubtedly two of the most popular white cheeses in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Both have a "reputation" and unique taste, that has allowed them to cross borders and be highly in demand in all continents of the world, making Greeks and Cypriot alike proud of...
