Muhammara: Middle Eastern Red Pepper Dip
The word muhammara means red, blazing flame and this is what you’re getting with this delicious Middle Eastern dip with Syrian origins. Muhammara is made with red peppers, tahini, breadcrumbs,...
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Home Cooking Recipes
Check out our selection of the best home cooking recipes provided by professional chefs!
Easy Blackcurrant Sponge Cake
This blackcurrant sponge cake is the perfect treat for lazy Sundays, when you want something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. The cake is light and...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla cream are a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate base is a perfect match with the smooth and creamy vanilla frosting....
Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Homemade Apple Chutney & Mashed Potatoes
This is a comforting pork chops recipe that combines perfectly seasoned, oven-baked pork chops with a flavorful homemade apple chutney and creamy mashed potatoes. The pork chops are first seasoned...
Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce
This is a delicious pan-fried pork chops recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. The pork chops are first sautéed in a hot pan and then cooked in a delicious mushroom sauce....
Revani: Traditional Greek Orange Syrup Cake
Greek chef Giorgos Tsoulis shares his recipe for Revani (or Ravani) Veroias, a beloved syrup-soaked cake from the city of Veria in northern Greece. Unlike many revani recipes that use...
Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Plums & Rosemary
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner that still feels special, this pork chop with plums and rosemary recipe is just the thing. The dish bursts with flavor,...
Fried Cheese Balls
These fried cheese balls made with parmesan cheese are a fantastic appetizer and a kids’ favorite. They resemble the Greek tirokroketes, though this recipe is made solely with parmesan. Enjoy...
Cheese Saganaki: Fried Feta Cheese
What’s not to love about fried cheese? This traditional Greek recipe is made with feta, kefalotyri, kefalograviera, halloumi or other specialty Greek cheeses as they do not melt at high temperatures, making them perfect...
Gemista: Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers
Greek Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings you everyone’s favorite authentic Greek recipe – Gemista! Tomatoes and green peppers stuffed with an amazingly delicious rice mixture that is full of fresh herbs...
Spicy Braised Pork with Prunes, Wine & Cognac
A fabulous pork recipe by Greek Chef Giorgos Tsoulis! Melt-in-your-mouth, juicy, slow roasted pork, prunes and onions, in a super aromatic, spiced sauce with Greek sweet Mavrodaphne wine that you...
Galaktoboureko: Greek Custard Pie
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis presents the most amazing, super delicious, crunchy, light and aromatic Galaktoboureko, a delicious Greek custard pie and one of the most popular Greek desserts. Each bite fills...
Taramosalata: Greek Fish Roe Dip
If you’ve been to Greece or have eaten at a Greek restaurant or taverna, you’ve most definitely seen this delicious dish on the menu. This very appetizing, salty, tangy, thick...
Chocolate Melomakarona: Greek Chocolate & Honey Cookies
Imagine the delicious, traditional melomakarona in a rich chololate ganache coating – that’s what you’re getting with this amazing recipe by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Related:Â 10 Delicious Greek Cookies...
Kourabiedes: Greek Almond & Butter Cookies
Kourabiedes are one of the most popular Greek cookies and they are unmissable from the Christmas table. They could be described as almond snowball cookies since they contain almond flakes,...
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
If you thought thumbprint cookies are delicious, try this recipe with pistachios! It’s simply to die for. This pistachio thumbprint cookies recipe was created by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis....
Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies with Vanilla
If you’re looking for some gorgeous and tasty cookies that scream Christmas, look no further. These buttery Christmas tree cookies by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are easy to make and are...
Chocolate Kourabiedes: Greek Chocolate Butter Cookies
Together with melomakarona, kourabiedes, also spelled kourambiedes, are the symbol of the Greek Christmas. They were considered the luxurious, upper-class Greek Christmas cookies as they require a lot of butter...
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Melomakarona are delicious, traditional Greek cookies with a very long history: they hail from Byzantine times and were originally made for funeral wakes. Sometime during medieval times, they got dunked...
Coconut Cookies with Vanilla & Lime
Looking for a sweet and zesty treat to enjoy with your morning coffee? These cookies with coconut, vanilla, and lime zest are the perfect answer! The sweet crunch and vanilla...
Roasted Duck Legs with Roasted Napa Cabbage & Cranberry Jam
This roasted duck legs recipe is a true delight for anyone who loves bold flavors and tender duck meat. The duck legs are paired with crisp Napa cabbage, roasted to...
Savory Quinoa Muffins
These quinoa muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for both kids and adults alike. The subtle nuttiness of the quinoa combines perfectly with the creamy melted cheese, while...
Honey Glazed Fried Pork Belly with Carrots
This is a fantastic pork belly recipe that you’ll certainly love. The honey and soy sauce glaze is perfectly complementing the crips pork belly. Add to that some delicious butter...
Chicken Kimbap with Veggies
This flavorful chicken kimbap recipe is a fantastic take on this signature Korean dish featuring a mix of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables. You’ll get roughly 40 delicious pieces from...