The Greek meatballs, keftedes, are a famously delicious dish. Commonly served as part of a meze alongside a variety of sauces and pita bread. Keftedes can also be enjoyed as part of a main meal often accompanied, by a Greek feta salad and/or rice. We have created our own, easy...
Tsoureki Recipe: Traditional Greek Easter Bread
Tsoureki is a sweet Greek bread which is traditionally served during Easter. The tsoureki symbolizes the Resurrection of Christ and rebirth in general as the flour is moulded into shape and rises, taking on life as it transforms into its final shape. The red-dyed eggs which is usually placed on...
Homemade Greek Pita Bread
Greek Pita bread is one of the most ancient known bread. It is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and has been for over 4,000 years. Traditionally, Greek Pita was prepared with barley flour, and later with other cereals. It is a round, flat wheat flour bread that often has a...
Greek Donuts with Honey & Almonds
Loukoumades are little bites sized fluffy donuts that are traditionally deep fried until golden and crispy. These are served hot with a generous helping of honey drizzled on top and a sprinkle of walnut for added texture. A favourite amongst many Greeks and easy to make which is why we...
How to make Tasty Melomakarona
Melomakarona are some of the most beloved of all Greek cookies, especially around the Christmas period. As with most holidays in Greece, Greek Christmas revolves around food! This means that these are the festive days of the year to make all these traditional Greek recipes, like kourabiedes, vasilopita, diples, and...
Yemista Recipe: The Best Authentic Greek Stuffed Tomatoes
There are countless yemista recipes with almost every household having its own variation. The art of preparing stuffed vegetables has a long tradition in most of the Mediterranean countries. This classic dish of summer vegetables stuffed with rice and mince is a favourite among Greek families and probably the most...
How to Make Spanakopita: Greek Spinach & Feta Cheese pie
Spinach & feta cheese pie is a staple meal in Greece. If you have not tried Spanakopita before, then you will be in for a real treat! So what exactly is Spanakopita? Spanakopita is a tasty Greek pie that is made of crispy layers of phyllo dough and a generous...
Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe
Baklava is an extra syrupy dessert that Greeks call ‘Siropiasta’. Syrupy desserts (‘Siropiasta’) are very popular in Greek cuisine and with good reason! Greek Baklava is a delicious traditional dessert made of layers of crispy golden brown phyllo, filled with chopped walnuts and garnished with honey syrup. The classic Greek...
How to make Dolmadakia
Dolmades are a little bite of heaven, traditionally made throughout the Mediterranean and a staple on Greek tables when it comes to meze, throughout the year. They make a great vegetarian appetizer as they are made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and fresh...
Moussaka for Valentines!
Moussaka is almost a "staple" dish in Greek cuisine along with Olives and Feta. A traditional Greek Eggplant Moussaka is a casserole dish made by adding thick layers of eggplant and potatoes with a spiced meat filling in tomato sauce. It is then finished off by adding a topping of béchamel...
