Spicy meatballs stuffed with feta cheese

A smart idea for a party if you make these meatballs on the small size. But even if you don't they are still delicious with some green salad as a light lunch or a meze

Meat pie from Kefalonia with home made cheesy phyllo pastry

This is a traditional pie from Kefalonia, the biggest of the Ionian Sea islands in Western Greece. A typical dish of this area which you can enjoy anytime of the year

Savoury tiganites - Fried potato pancakes

A delicious side dish to accompany any kind of roast or pot cooked meat
 

Velvety chicken soup flavoured with mastic

A classic Winter time soup with a twist! The distinctive aroma and flavour of the mastic gives something extra to this dish

Florina red peppers stuffed with cheese

This is an excellent meze dish coming from Northern Greece and it is an ideal accompaniment for your ouzo. Normally we use a special type of red peppers, the sweet Florina peppers (they grow in the region with the same name). If not easy to find them abroad you can substitute with normal bell red peppers or the Anaheim chilles (in case you prefer something hotter)

Prassoryzo - Braised leeks with rice and drizzled with lemon

A simple but tasty traditional vegetarian dish, very popular during fasting periods around Greece but not only then. The recipe varies a bit from region to region but today I'm presenting my mother's version

Triangle pies with fennel and herbs

The fennel in this recipe gives such a nice taste and aroma to these little triangle pies. A different version of individual pies which often can be found in various Greek islands where fennel can be found so easily around the countryside

Braised beef with vegetables in yoghurt sauce

A delicious recipe coming from a taverna in Larissa area in Central Greece, where they try to keep the traditional "grandmum's recipes" alive and kicking through modern times

Giant beans with country sausages and vegetables

A traditional Winter dishrecipe inspired from another recipe coming from Pelio region, in Central Greece. The sausages combined with the giant beans is something else! It is also an idea to use up leftover baked giant beans from another day

Soutzoukakia "à la Polita" with baked rice pilaf

Beside the "Soutzoukakia Smyrneika" dish (which you can find in this category of recipes) we also have the "Politika Soutzoukakia" version. Another recipe coming from the Greeks of Asia Minor but this time from Constantinople. Delicious, as their cousins from Smyrna, these soutzoukakia can be served as a main meal in tomato sauce or plain as a meze

Beef Yiouvetsi with orzo pasta and vegetables

Another version of the classic Yiouvetsi recipe. The addition of vegetables like carrots and leeks give a delicate and sweet taste to the dish

Goat kid baked with vegetables and cheese in baking paper

Another traditional recipe, this time coming from the beautiful island of Zakynthos in Ionian Sea and it is similar to the "Lamb kleftiko" I have posted in the blog some time ago. The goat kid melts in the mouth after the long cooking in the oven and gets a great taste wrapped along with vegetables and Greek Kefalotyri (Kefalissio) cheese in baking paper

Pork with celery in egg/lemon sauce

One of the most popular and delicious pork dishes around Greece during the Winter months

Beef liver with peppers and feta cheese

This is a delicious alternative way to cook the liver beside frying or baking it. The addition of vegetables and feta cheese is a brilliant idea to cook the liver with so to have something different at your table. It can also be served as a meze dish

The Greek "Rosbif" in tomato sauce served with macaroni

Don't ask why we call this dish "rosbif" (the way the French sometimes call the English "roast beef" because of the way of cooking) since the recipe is not cooked in the oven..... and also is not cut in slices..... This is how it always has been known for generations and generations. It has been said that probably comes from the Greeks of Asia Minor and it is a very popular recipe of Serres area in Northern Greece. It is one of the most beloved Sunday dishes and one of the most popular comfort foods in the Greek cuisine. Every mother has her own small secret for the best "rosbif in the neighbourhood" to gloat for.....

Spicy sweet potatoes with onions

A traditional vegetarian recipe from the Island of Corfu in Ionion Sea. Also a great idea to be served as a side dish next to various roast meats

Spicy potato croquettes stuffed with ground meat

Another delicious recipe for a meze to enjoy with your friends. Great for a party buffet among other dishes

Spicy baked potatoes "yahni"

A classic vegetarian dish. This time the Winter version of it, baked in the oven and with the addition of a bit hotter spices. A dish which is quite popular around the Aegean Sea Islands

Homemade liqueur with mandarines

Another home made liqueur to treat your guests or to offer as a gift during the Festive season and something to enjoy all year round

Baked feta cheese with vegetables

An ideal meze dish for the Winter nights. You can even bake the cheese at the fire place and enjoy this delicious dish with a glass of wine. It is a variation of the classic dish "Bouyiourdi" which soon I will present to you and you have a choice regarding the vegetables you will use. Today's recipe includes mushrooms giving it a different taste

Leek and potato fried croquettes

A delicious meze which can be served along with other similar dishes to enjoy your ouzo or wine. Tzatziki and crusty bread next to them is a must!

Beef flavoured with cloves in tomato sauce

Very rich in taste this dish. An excellent idea for the Winter months to enjoy it along with good company and red wine! It is a recipe that needs time so better to cook it on a Sunday and the result will reward you for your effort

Phyllo triangles with chicken and almonds

This is a recipe which can be served as a meze along with beer or ouzo or as a snack or a delicious appetizer for your parties

Yianniotiko Kataifi

This is a different version of the classic "Kataifi" dessert, coming from the region of Ioannina (North West of Greece). It is one of the best "kataifi" versions you could find with the combination of kataifi (shredded) pastry and phyllo sheets pastry and the delicious filling of walnuts and spices. It is a dessert which you can enjoy anytime but in Ioannina (or Yannena) it is considered a classic Christmas treat 

Vassilopita (Greek New Year's cake) with walnuts and raisins

After the classic (and more common) recipe of Vassilopita lets see a different version. This time crunchy walnuts and soft raisins are added but what it doesn't change is the addition of the lucky coin in the batter..... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYBODY!!!