Homemade ravioli filled with butternut squash and cheese

Very seasonal this recipe of ravioli with homemade pasta, a traditional recipe coming from Tinos island. Although it needs its time in the end you have a very hearty and filling dish to enjoy with plenty of grated cheese on top. Originally this recipe asks for a very special hard Greek cheese from Syros island, the "St. Michali". St. Michali is the most expensive Greek cheese that is Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), made exclusively from cow's milk. It is produced with a traditional technology for the last 60 years on the island and it is highly appreciated by the consumers. The "St. Michali" is a hard yellowish to white cheese with a compact mass, hard and dry skin, distinctive aroma, salty and spicy. Again, I don't expect you to find this cheese abroad but if you do, don't ignore it because it is really special! Parmesan or Greek Kefalotyri cheese can replace the St. Michali rather well. This recipe can be served as a main or as a first dish

Walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and red peppers dip

Delicious combination of ingredients that give us a coarse red dip which can be served anytime along with toasted bread or bread sticks

Potted octopus with celery and leeks

Octopus is not only suitable for the Summer months to serve as an appetizer. There are countless recipes in the Greek cuisine where octopus can be cooked in so many delicious ways regardless the Season. Here we have a very hearty recipe with celery and leeks which go perfectly well with this popular cephalopod mollusc

Pork fillet with fennel and tagliatelle in whisky and balsamic sauce

Fennel, this tasty and so fragrant vegetable is the star in this delicious recipe!

Fried beetroot balls with feta cheese

Sweet beetroots take a different form in this recipe creating a delicious and refreshing appetizer which can be served in any season!

Potatoes "yahni" with Kalamata olives

Delicious vegetarian dish to enjoy any time of the year. Inspired by the classic Greek "potatoes yahni" recipe, here we have a version which thanks to the famous Kalamata olives becomes even more interesting. As always with such kind of Greek food, feta cheese and fresh country style bread are the best company! But, these potatoes can be also served as a side dish to biftekia (the Greek burgers) or chicken