Easy chicken omelette served with tomato and rocket salsa

For breakfast, brunch or even a light dinner this is a very easy but tasty omelette to enjoy any season

Seasonal vegetables "Tourlou" with cheese enclosed in homemade pastry roll

All the flavours of seasonal vegetables and some spicy Greek cheese come together in this delicious recipe! The "Tourlou" ("Briam" if aubergines are not included) vegetarian dish which is one of the most popular Summer recipes around Greece is the idea of this rolled pie. The homemade pastry is really special and you should try it out because you can use it in various recipes but of course you can replace it with store-bought shortcrust pastry which is probably the closest to the original. It is really a very tasty dish this one and it can be served as a first dish or as a main along with seasonal salad. The cheese used here (Greek "Kefalograviera") might be a small problem but if you can't find any then use a semi-hard and semi-salted but rather pungent yellow cheese, something that doesn't melt too easily

Shallow-fried breaded sole fillets served with spinach and fennel sauté

Frying has been a strict "no no" for many people for years now, for others because of health reasons and for others for fitness reasons... But frying is not always so unhealthy as long as we are careful and in moderation with it and to be honest, some things, they can't be cooked differently and to be even more honest some things are much tastier when cooked in the frying pan... Today, although, the recipe demands frying the sole fillets it happens in such a way which will not make us feel guilty about it. Shallow-frying is a better and lighter option and enough to make this delicate fish so delicious. On the other hand, instead of the customary salads or boiled greens we have a very tasty way of cooking the spinach which in Greece is very common and very popular around the country

Aromatic rice and carrot salad with nuts and fresh spearmint

Light but nutritious, colourful and delicious recipe for all hours and days to enjoy as a salad or even as a light meal!

Skillet tender pork chops with fried potato wedges scented with fresh rosemary

An easy and rather fast recipe to enjoy with the family. Cooking the pork chops in the skillet in the way the recipe suggests you'll find that they stay tender and moist all the way through. On the other hand, the chunky potato wedges are nicely crispy on the outside and tender inside and you end up with a rustic and really delicious meal

Greek-style pasta gratin with 3 cheeses and creamy béchamel sauce

A delicious pasta recipe which can be served as a first dish or as a main if served along with a green salad. Simple but really rich in flavour ingredients and quite creamy thanks to the luscious béchamel sauce, this gratin will become a favourite meal of the family!

Lemon mousse tourta with strawberry jelly

Light, airy and delicious, this Italy-inspired dessert is ideal for this season! Layers of fluffy sponge cake, zesty lemon mousse and topped with a refreshing strawberry jelly this dessert is a great idea to end a rich meal with it! The original recipe asks for a home made sponge cake as a base (the classic "Padespani") used then in layers but a store-bought one or lady finger biscuits could be used instead

Skillet roast chicken with yoghurt and herbs

Easy and simple but with a delicious taste this dish! The yoghurt helps the chicken to remain moist and tender and gives an extra flavour. If you want, before you add the chicken, you can throw in the skillet baby potatoes with the skin on and you'll have a great full meal. Substitute the Kefalograviera cheese with another semi-hard and semi-salted cheese of your choice

Tomato tart with mildly spiced ground meat and cream cheese sauce

It is a tart but it is so filling that you'll probably have it as a main meal! Easy recipe to put together since you save time using a store-bought pastry and you could have the meat sauce ready from the night before. It is delicious and the tomatoes on top give this refreshing flavour, the ideal seasonal meal to enjoy with family and friends

Springtime potatoes "yahni" with spinach and fennel in light tomato sauce

Nice, light and easy vegetarian seasonal dish for the whole family! Various traditional flavours come together and add up to this delicious recipe

"Like mum's" classic braised beef with potatoes in tomato sauce - A humble tribute to mine and all mothers of the world!!!

First of all HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all mothers!!!! I'm not sure if this special day is celebrated the same date everywhere but it doesn't matter. A big thank you to every mother never goes wasted no matter the day, the date, the occasion or the season! There were so many recipes that I could cook today that reminds me of my mother and of her effort to please her family with a nice, homecooked Sunday meal but this recipe came first to my mind and all the flavours and aromas bring back happy childhood memories. This is a classic and especially popular Sunday meal recipe for almost every household around Greece regardless the season and although the ingredients are simple the final result is delicious! To my mother then and all of you who have done so much for all of us!!!! 

Easy and fast Greek yoghurt-based aubergine salad-dip

In Greece recipes like this we often call them "salads" but what most of them actually are is a dish closer to the consistency of a dip or a spread. Aubergine salad is very popular and it can be found in various versions. Others are more chunky and others more like a smooth spread. They are served all year round either as a side dish to various meat and poultry dishes or as an appetizer. But aubergine salad is especially popular during the warm months and a great dish to serve next to ouzo or chilled wine. Today's recipe differs a bit than the customary version thanks to the precious Greek yoghurt which makes the recipe even creamier and more refreshing. Best served along with grissini, crispy toasted bread drizzled with olive oil or crispy pitta bread wedges

Tender squids cooked in ouzo-flavoured light tomato sauce with rice

A traditional and interesting idea to cook squid which offers a really delicious meal for the whole family! The addition of the ouzo only compliments the recipe with its elegant and characteristic flavour and aroma

Mini phyllo pastry milk pies with seasonal fresh fruits

The recipe of these creamy, cute and delicious tartelettes with phyllo is based on the traditional "Galatopita" (milk pie) dessert which is served all around Greece in different versions all year through. Galatopita is a very popular dessert because it can be served warm or cold so it is an all-season light dessert with or without pastry depending on the region it comes from. These mini milk pies are ideal to serve along with your coffee or at a party and as for the fruits you can use those you like most depending on the season

Braised chicken in saffron and wine sauce

A really delicious recipe to cook the chicken where the distinctive flavour and aroma of saffron in the sauce makes the difference! Not many or fancy ingredients are needed for this recipe because the saffron is more than enough to offer a special taste to the dish. Cooking in low heat keeps the chicken moist and tender. The ideal company for this recipe is a nice and simple risotto

Easy savoury Myzithra cheese and Florina red peppers cake

A great savoury cake to enjoy as a snack or to serve at a party or to take with you to a picnic. Kids will love it because it is something easy to handle and eat and the flavours are mild for them. The original recipe involves the Florina red peppers but the customary red bell peppers suit the recipe just fine. The aged Myzithra cheese I would recommend not to be replaced by another cheese because its distinctive flavour only enriches the cake but, of course, if you can't find it then the Italian pecorino or parmesan can be used

Spicy bulgur "pilaf" with aubergines as an alternative to a classic dish with rice

Bulgur (which is nothing more than broken wheat) was always a big part of the Greek cuisine especially when ingredients like rice were not easy to be found. To be honest I was never a fan of bulgur (or couscous for that matter or other similar ingredients). I have tasted it but I didn't like it and I was avoiding to cook it at home, simple as that! On the other hand, I do love rice a lot and often, when bulgur was included in a recipe, I was using rice instead when possible:-)) But I decided that it was time to try it out and this chance appeared when I first discovered this recipe last year. I was curious to see how a Greek popular recipe with rice (rice pilaf with aubergines) would taste with bulgur. I can't say that I loved the dish but I didn't hate it either and actually I have cooked the recipe 2-3 times since then but still I'm not convinced that bulgur and I would meet again soon! There is nothing wrong with the recipe, on the contrary! It's only the fact that some things in life are not for everybody... But for those who love such ingredients this is a great dish to try out!

Fluffy turkey burgers with sauté vegetables - A lighter but tasty attempt for "junk food" made at home

Replacing the beef with ground turkey and the fries (okay, not always...) with some tasty sautéed vegetables we could end up with a really delicious alternative to the customary burgers made at home for the whole family! The burgers keep fluffy and moist thanks to the carrot in the mixture and the herbs add to the flavour. The vegetables cooked almost to a caramelised state are really delicious and all of these ingredients gathered together create a really filling meal which even the kids will like!