Greek-style marinated spicy chicken wings

Various fragrant and tasty spices which we find in many recipes in the Greek cuisine come together and give an extra flavour to these chicken wings!

Tomato fritters

A classic, traditional meze with various versions from around the country. One, quite famous, is the version from Santorini island. Santorini is the home of a specific type of tomato (the "waterless tomatoes of Santorini", which they get the moist they need from the rain the ground holds during the Winter months and the mist that appears over the ground during the Summer) with a wonderful sweet taste. The tomato fritters are always a most welcomed delicacy on a table with various mezedes regardless the type of tomato you might use

Braised fava beans with fennel

Such an easy vegetarian recipe to put together but so tasty and nutritious at the same time! With a few simple earthy ingredients you will create a dish full of aromas and taste

Puff pastry triangle cheese pies

Three delicious Greek cheeses come together nicely to create the luscious creamy filling for these triangle pies!! Ideal to serve as a snack or at a buffet party. Very handy to take them with you at a picnic, the beach or the kids at school since they are perfect for all seasons!

Fried aubergines salad with peppers and feta cheese

Cooking the aubergines in this way you have the chance to enjoy a delicious recipe which can be served as a salad or a light vegetarian meal but also as a side dish to any BBQ or roast meat and poultry

Easy sauté pork chops in mild spices sauce

Simple in method and ingredients but very tasty, this recipe is really nice for pork chops which sometimes tend to be rather bland. You can also use chops from the shoulder which are even softer. Try out different combinations of spices if you wish or just replace with some fresh thyme or oregano. All these go very nicely with the pork meat

Refreshing watermelon pudding

A very refreshing, fragrant and tasty fruity dessert to enjoy after a rich meal. The watermelons are still around so make the most of it and prepare this delicious pudding

Braised chicken in aromatic tomato sauce, served with macaroni

Inspired by a traditional dish from Corfu Island, the "pastitsada". A delicious recipe traditionally cooked with cockerel but it is also very tasty with chicken. The bird is slowly cooked and it melts in the mouth and in combination with the thick macaroni is one of the favourites all around Greece!

Homemade walnut and raisins bread

A very tasty bread which can be made of course all year round and it is great to serve it either plain as a snack or next to a platter with various cheeses and some good red wine

Green beans stew in the classic Greek way

Under the collective name of "Ladera" (oily) this is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes of the Greek cuisine. Thanks to the deep frost it is a recipe that you can enjoy anytime in the year but nothing beats the fresh green beans. Thinking of all the vegetarian/vegan dishes we have in the Greek cuisine, it is amazing how we are considered as a rather big meat-lover nation!! Which is not a lie... but it seems that we manage to ballance things out in the end

Easy pasta salad with smoked salmon and lime

Tasty ingredients for this easy salad which can also be served as a light meal on its own. All the ingredients come together very well. The slightly piquant dressing gives something extra in flavour and the herbs balance the things out nicely. It can become one of your favourite dishes!

Makaronopita with 3 cheeses

The Greek version of "macaroni pie", using thick tubular shaped pasta like in the Pastitsio recipe. A dish which you can find in various versions but the "country" style one is the most traditional. This specific recipe comes from Southeast of Epirus region (North of Greece) and is a typically rich and hearty dish of the area. Makaronopita is one of those pies that are better if homemade phyllo pastry is used, but the store bought phyllo sheets are not a bad idea. The combination of feta cheese with the thick macaroni is what makes this pie delicious and the good quality of butter. In this version we have the addition of other traditional Greek cheeses like the Metsovóne which is a smoked semi-hard cheese of Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication within the EU and comes from Metsovo, in Epirus region. This particular cheese has a slightly pungent flavour which results from its fire-smoked curing process. The sheep’s milk (as opposed to cow’s milk) Greek Gruyère ("Graviera") is a hard cheese made according to traditional methods and it has a slightly sweet and mild flavour. As with other Greek pies, this one is best served at room temperature and actually the next day following its baking, this helps the flavours to blend. Slightly warmed in a medium heat oven just before serving is okay but not essential

Baked sole fillets filled with herbs and roquefort cheese on a bed of sautéed spinach

Sole is one of our favourite fishes because of its subtle and delicate taste and because it can be cooked in so many different ways other than just fried. Here we have a delicious recipe and although it doesn't look so attractive because of its pale colours the result is really something else!! Sole goes with spinach a lot but you are free to subsitute with any other kind of greens you might prefer

Easy and fast yoghurt and melon "ice cream" flavoured with thyme

It is easy indeed this yoghurt based ice cream with all the aroma and the distinct taste of melon! Delicious idea and without too many calories to enjoy a refreshing dessert. Here the quantity is for two people but easily you can adjust it to match the number of people you want to treat

Courgettes stuffed with ground meat and rice in egg/lemon sauce

They need a bit of preparation but they are a one pot meal. A classic Greek recipe during the Summer months. A really delicious and filling dish to enjoy now that the courgettes are in season

Easy and fast melon smoothie with honey

All the aroma and the taste of this popular Summer fruit in your glass to enjoy any time on a hot (or even not) day!

Roasted courgettes and red peppers salad with feta and spearmint

Excellent Summer salad and very easy to put together. It will accompany your BBQ in the best way

Baked fresh anchovies with sweet tomato sauce

This is a very popular recipe and one of the most common ways to cook fresh anchovies in the Greek cuisine. Delicious as a main meal along with a crispy green salad or as a meze to share next to other similar dishes. Fresh anchovies can be found in Greece in a couple of different sizes. The larger is the most expensive and usually is gutted and often filleted and the smaller size can be eaten whole. In both cases though, and this is very essential for this fish, we take off the heads. Even when we have the smaller size which the bones are very thin and the fish can be eaten whole, the heads always have to go

Florina red peppers chutney

A nice recipe to accompany any cold or grilled meat or to enrich other sauces with. Florina peppers are Greece's finest and famous for their sweetness and their distinctive aroma and we use them in Greece in many recipes. They also peel very easily. You can always substitute with pimento peppers or red bell peppers

Cannelloni stuffed with mixed Summer vegies and feta cheese

I think that cannelloni must be one of the most popular varieties of pasta. They are so convenient (as more or less all types of pasta are to be fair) and there are so many different fillings you can use to fill them and the fact that usually are cooked in the oven makes them even more popular since you don't need to stand over a pot all the time... This version of stuffed cannelloni is full of Summer vegetables and no meat involved but still they are delicious! You can play with the herbs you can use for the filling or the cheese and use those you like better

Crispy phyllo cones filled cheesy cream and Aegina pistachios

Light, aromatic, tasty and crispy these good looking phyllo cones could be the ideal dessert in any occasion regardless the season!

Double cooked beef "kapamas" with Spring onions

A very tasty, light and filling recipe to enjoy for a Sunday meal. The term "Kapamas" has its roots in the Turkish language and refers to the way the food is cooked- in the pot covered with the pot lid all way through. Always slowly cooked and the meat usually cut in medium or smaller pieces. The classic recipe demands beef or lamb but you can always substitute with chicken, pork or even rabbit meat. This version is lighter with a white sauce and the subtle aroma and taste of the Spring onions

Puff pastry palmiers with rocket pesto

Simple but good looking and a very tasty snack for all hours or to accompany your drinks. Various nuts can be used, it's up to you. Just be careful with the salt because of the pesto

Cod fillets baked in paper with feta cheese

A very tasty, light and easy to put together recipe for fish fillets. Perch fillets work well too in this dish

Spicy melitzanosalata - Greek traditional aubergine dip

A delicious dish which can be served as a meze or dip/ spread for every occasion and every season of the year, especially in the Summer when aubergines are really in season. There are quite a few different versions of the recipe and today we have one that it is coarse in texture, spicy and delcious. Serve with brown rustic bread or toasted pita breads

Lentils salad with feta cheese, tomatoes and olives

Well, this dish is quite versatile because it can be served in different ways. First of all as a salad or a light lunch along with crusty bread or Greek rusks. To make it an even more full meal you can separately boil 1 cup of rice (of your choice) in salted water and mix it with the lentils when you are ready to add the dressing. As for the meat lovers this dish goes perfectly well with grilled chicken fillets

Chicken drumsticks with mushroom, tomato and fresh rosemary sauce

In Greece, some have the (false I think) idea that during the warm months "it doesn't go down well" cooking food in tomato sauce because it seems that this way is more appropriate for the Winter time... It seems that any kind of meat, poultry or fish should be cooked in lighter, mainly "white" sauces, usually based on lemon... Well, I'm telling you that this recipe can be cooked with the same tasty result giving the same satisfaction to those who will eat it regardless the season. Lets not forget that, vegetable based or not, there are so many dishes in Greek cuisine cooked in tomato sauce which are mainly considered Summer dishes.... 

Profiteroles filled with Anthotyro cheese mousse

An elegant and light dessert for all seasons. The classic (pâte à) choux filled with a different type of cream using the tasty and airy Anthotyro cheese. Anthotyro is a traditional, unpasteurized fresh cheese with a medium soft texture. Dry-ish and white in colour with a lightly sweet and creamy taste. It is made with milk and whey from sheep and/or goats and it is produced in most parts of Greece. In Greece we use Anthotyro for sweet and savoury dishes and it is also eaten for breakfast with honey and fruits. For the recipe you can use home made or store bought little choux

Pork fillet with herbed roasted tomatoes and onions

Simple in method and ingredients recipe, as you will see, but very tasty and filling. The kind of "family-friendly" dish which will satisfy you to the full! The herbed tomatoes give an extra flavour while, at the same time, the pork fillet remains tender and juicy

Baked mashed potatoes

A delicious side dish to accompany any type of roast or pot cooked meat. A nice alternative to the classic mashed potatoes