Baked chicken marinated in mustard and balsamic vinegar

Easy to prepare and with a great taste this chicken dish. The mustard with the balsamic vinegar balance nicely together to give a delicious sauce

Baked lamb with potatoes in red wine sauce

Inspired by various traditional recipes from around Greece this is a delicious idea for Sunday's dinner. You can substitute the mustard powder with classic jarred mustard but in this case it would be nice to add a little bit of dried or fresh thyme so to give an extra flavour

Tarama salad with artichokes

This is a different and, in my opinion, more modern version than the classic taramosalata spread. Simpler and faster in procedure and the addition of the artichokes (instead of bread or potato) gives a totally different texture and taste but still very very interesting. The white type of tarama is always the most preferable choice

Cod fillets with raisins cooked in wine sauce

Delicious recipe to enjoy the cod in a different way. Normally, this recipe demands dried and salt cod fillets. In Greece this is a very common way of preserving fish and this type of fish is very popular in cooking. If you follow this idea then you'll have to leave the fillets (cut in portions) to soak in cold water for up to 2-3 days before cooking, changing the water several times a day. In this way it will become fluffy and most of the salt will be discarded

Spinach salad with tomatoes, Kalmata olives and capers

Easy, refreshing, nutritious and very tasty spinach salad to serve as a light meal or side dish and definitely for all seasons. Try the salad out using sun-dried tomatoes from a jar with olive oil, it gives a totally different but very interesting taste

Easy walnut biscuits with dates

Easy and tasty everyday biscuits for a snack or to accompany your tea or coffee. Using a pair of scissors will make it easier to cut the dates as long as you dip it often in some water

Creamy green pasta au gratin with turkey and mushrooms

An easy and delicious au gratin recipe to enjoy anytime of the year. Very practical for the busy and working-late women because if there is plenty of leftover turkey or chicken in the fridge they can use it and spend less time in the kitchen

Velvety carrot soup with leeks and ginger

A delicious Winter-time dish with a special taste because of the ginger which, admittedly, is not traditionally used in the Greek cuisine. The carrots though?? The leeks? The soups??? Oh, definitely yes! So, here we have a nice soup with this humble vegetable as the main star. A soup which will satisfy your hunger to the full

Braised pork with cabbage and leeks

A very hearty Winter-time dish to enjoy with the family. Cooking with cabbage is a very popular way coming from Northern Greece and many times what they use is pickled cabbage. It is really a delicious recipe and I suggest you not to miss it

Baked potatoes with dried figs, herbs and a surprise ingredient

This is a delicious and very versatile recipe because not only you can enjoy it as a light vegetarian meal but definitely you can accompany various meat, poultry and even fish dishes with it. The potatoes become so tender and tasty, absorbing all the flavours of the herbs while slowly cooking. The surprise ingredient in this recipe is the herbal tea you use instead of broth or water!!! And this tea is not any tea you might know or often use but one that grows wild in the Greek mountains around the country and it is commonly known as "mountain tea" (or ironwort or shepherd's tea). I know you can find this tea in special tea shops or you can buy it online. I think you should try it not only because of this recipe but mainly for its health benefits. Still though, if you are hesitant about it you can substitute with dried chamomile tea 

Slowly baked chickpeas with orange, celery and lemon

A nice recipe for chickpeas based on a traditional one that Mrs Vrodamiti cooks in her nice tavern in Kea Island

Spicy fried eggs in yoghurt sauce

Light lunch or dinner? A meze to share maybe? Why not for brunch or even breakfast? Regardless the time of the day the recipe remains spicy and delicious and it is something that can be served all year through. If you love fried eggs and if you don't mind a bit of spice in your food I believe this recipe will please you a lot. It is a variation of a traditional recipe coming from Northern Greece where they specialize in spicy food. A part of the country where countless of delicious recipes come from and the rest of us are just happy to enjoy! Keep in mind to add the yoghurt towards the end of the cooking so it won't curdle and add plenty of lemon juice. The combination of the ingredients might sound weird but trust me the result will impress you! The original recipe demands "Boukovo", a spicy and very hot flake powder made from hot red peppers and which is used a lot in the Northern parts of Greece (and other Balkan countries). If it is not easy to find it you can substitute with sweet paprika or freshly ground black pepper

Savoury olive oil and carrot cookies

Easy, tasty and a great idea for a snack at home, the office or at school. Cookies for all seasons since carrots are something we can always find easily. Using the same dough as a base, try to make these cookies using some spinach and semi-salty grated cheese. They are delicious!!

Semolina dessert with spices, cocoa and walnuts

Easy and delicious dessert with the strange name "Melahroino" or "Melahroini" which literally means "the dark one" because of its colour thanks to the cocoa and the walnuts. The word actually refers to people with very dark hair (dark brown or black) or to people with darker skin than others (not implying at all though to coloured people, so not to have any misunderstandings here...). It is a rather traditional recipe with minor differences from region to region and quite popular all year through. Ideally can be served with whipped cream on the side or vanilla ice cream or even a couple of dollops of thick Greek yoghurt

Tender veal baked in Mavrodaphni wine and cognac sauce

A dish which you can serve with rice pilaf, fried or mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. You can also cook the rice in the juices of the food, it will become delicious!

Warm chicken salad with mushrooms

A delicious chicken salad which you can enjoy anytime as a side dish or as a main meal because everything is in it!

Tyrokafteri - Hot spiced feta cheese spread

A very tasty meze which goes perfectly well with all types of bread - especially with some "country style" bread with sour dough or brown multigrain bread lightly toasted. Enjoy this cheese spread along with some ouzo or chilled wine. It is a classic dish in most ouzo-taverns around Greece and this is one of the various versions you can find. Feel free to substitute the dill with, for example, dried oregano

Cauliflower "yahni" with green olives

A light recipe which, mainly, can be served as a vegetarian dish. It goes plain or along with a nice rice pilaf. Easy and quick to prepare with simple ingredients without a lot of cost. And if you don't like the idea of having it in this way nothing stops you accompanying a chicken or other poultry dish with it

Jam with dried apricots and raisins

A nice alternative for an apricot jam when they are not in season. The addition of the orange and the nutmeg give an extra flavour and aroma

Potato salad with boiled eggs and yoghurt sauce

A tasty and easy to prepare a salad which is quite versatile. It can be served as a side dish to various roast or BBQ cooked meats and poultry or simply to enjoy it as a light meal

Baked stuffed rabbit "Patoudo"

A delicious traditional recipe from Paros island in Aegean Sea. If you are lucky enough to find a hare you can use it instead of rabbit. It is a great and rich Winter time recipe with great aromas and flavours thanks to the raisins, the apples and the spices

Home made dough for sweet pizzas

This dough is different than the rest! Its purpose is a whole different story because... instead of pepperoni, you put on it banana slices... instead of grated cheese you add melted chocolate... instead of tomato sauce you spread luscious syrups and/or jams.... Any similarity to the doughs you knew so far is just coincidental... Try this recipe out and create the most delicious sweet pizzas you ever tasted and you'll see how easy it is after all to make them at home

Spicy hot chocolate drink

While the fresh cream is pouring and the chocolate melts, when the sugar gets nicely blended with the dark rum.... sprinkle with aromatic powders and make some delicious sweet and spicy miracles for the Winter time

Rice pilaf with aromatic greens and herbs

Inspired from traditional recipes this dish will not give you a hard time to prepare. The various fresh greens and herbs give a great aroma and taste to the recipe and it can be served as a main vegetarian dish or as a side dish to various meats or poultry. In Greece we have greens (wild or not) and herbs that are not known to other countries, so it is up to you to choose those that you can easily find and/or suit your taste better 

Savoury cookies with sesame

A very tasty and not difficult recipe for savoury cookies for something different to accompany your tea or to enjoy as a snack

Chicken pie with chestnuts and raisins

A delicious pie to enjoy through all the Winter months. A bit different than the classic chicken pies thanks to the chestnuts and the subtle sweet taste of the raisins but so hearty and filling!