Homemade Phyllo Dough
Phyllo dough is known for being incredibly thin and versatile. It is used to make many traditonal Greek pastries, but can be used to wrap savoury foods from around the...
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Cuisine: Greek Recipes
Feta cheese, tzatziki and olives – these all remind us of quality Green recipes. But there’s more to it than that – for example, have you ever tried a snapper pie? Check it out below by scrolling down.
Greek Baked Feta Cheese in Phyllo with Honey
This is a super easy Greek cheese appetizer that is salty and sweet and savoury all at once. You may find the combination of honey and feta cheese odd but,...
Lamb Kleftiko (Stolen Lamb Bake)
This traditional Greek dish is slow oven cooked lamb infused with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. The recipe was originally called for an earthen oven to trap smoke and...
Giouvetsi (Orzo with Beef in a Tomatoe Red Wine Infused Sauce)
Giouvetsi is one of those traditional Greek dishes that bring back childhood memories. It is made with orzo pasta, onions, red wine, delicious tomato sauce and beef. The way orzo...
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with Rice)
Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked, until soft and nicely browned. As with...
Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls)
Zucchini fritters with the perfect balance of feta and dill are absolutely scrumptious. I always order these at a Greek tavern as a starter with dips while on holidays in...
Greek Pastitsio (Baked Greek Lasagna)
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that consists of layers of baked pasta, juicy minced beef, and béchamel sauce topped with melted cheese. The minced beef is cooked in a...
Souvlaki
This summer, I didn’t have time to visit Greece because I had too much work and no time to holiday. So, instead of eating souvlaki in Greece, I made it...
Bougatsa (Custard Pie with Phyllo Pastry)
Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dessert made with the most creamy custard wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter and garnished with icing sugar and cinnamon. Simply...
Papoutsakia (Stuffed Eggplants)
Papoutsakia is stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a beautiful golden color! ‘Melitzanes papoutsakia’...
Soutzoukakia
Soutzoukakia are spicy sausage-shaped meatballs that are lightly fried and then cooked in a red wine sauce. This dish comes from the once Greek part of Asia Minor, Smyrna, and...
Stifado
Stifado is a traditional Greek beef stew cooked with tomatoes, onions, cinnamon, vinegar or red wine, and a variety of spices and herbs. Stifado roughly translates as a stew with...
Tomatokeftedes
Santorini Tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters) is one of my very favorite dishes and is a traditional appetizer on the island of Santorini. Made with diced tomatoes, onions, mint, and feta cheese,...
Moussaka
Moussaka is as Greek as food can get! There are so many different ways to make it! Some like it with potatoes, eggplant, and zucchini while others like it just...
Fall-off-the-Bone Pork Spare Ribs with Juicy Corn and Cilantro
A must try pork ribs recipe by Chef Kostas Magoulas made with top quality ribs by the Greek Butcher. Besides the top quality ribs, sage is Kostas secret ingredient for...
Seared Dry Aged Hanger Steak Tartare
Seared dry aged hanger steak tartare, marinated in an umami broth, served with a cured yolk and torched baby celery oil. How to Prepare the Meat: For health reasons, I...
Kataifi with Pistachio Custard Cream & Cheese Cream Ganache
Another delicious recipe shared by our friends Eleni and Alex from Food24_skg. How to Make Pistachio Custard Cream: Put all the ingredients except the butter in a cooking pan. Simmer till...
Octopus with Black Eyed Beans
Delicious recipe shared by Chef Tziovaras Dimitris of 5-star rated Makedonia Palace Hotel, in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece. How to Cook Octopus with Black Eyed Beans Place the beans...
Shrimp Saganaki with Pepper Spread
Another delicious recipe shared by our friends Eleni and Alex from Food24_skg. Original recipe made with pepper spread by Tradifresh. How to Prepare the Shrimp: Pull off the legs of the...
Kykeon – The Ancient Smoothie (Barley water)
This is an ancient recipe from the time of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. How to Make Kykeon: Put the spelt flour in a pan with enough water to cover it....
Vegan Moussaka with Eggplant, Tofu and Vegan Bechamel
I use tofu to make the ragù layer, but you can also use vegan mince, soy flakes (textured soy protein) or red lentils. How to Make the Vegan Moussaka: Preheat...
Knafeh | Kanafeh
Knafeh or Kanafeh is a dessert made with shredded vermicelli-like pastry noodles (kataifi) moistened with clarified butter, covered with crumbles of cheese and seared on both sides until golden. Before...
Charlotte with Exotic Fruits and Homemade Savoyard
How to Make Savoyard: Beat egg yolks and 80 gr. sugar in the mixer bin with the fouet until smooth and double size. Then beat egg whites with 100 gr....
Cherries & Bitter Almond Tart
How to Make the Dough: In the mixer add everything except from flour and mix until combined. Add flour and mix for some second to incorporate. Let rest in the...