Appetizers
Tsoureki recipe (Greek Easter bread)
Spinach and Feta cheese pie recipe (Spanakopita)
Variations of this popular pie can include the use of puff pastry instead of filo – phyllo or dough. In addition, this pie can be made with feta cheese only, known as cheese pie – Tiropita or for those who prefer no dairy product eliminating cheese and egg altogether rather […]
Yellow split pea rustic puree recipe (Greek fava)
A super tasty vegetarian appetizer or dip. Traditionally served with thinly sliced red onion, a little drizzle of olive oil and 1 or 2 lemon wedges. Our version of this recipe is different in that we do not blend the ingredients at the end as we find this adds an […]
Taramosalata recipe (Greek fish roe dip)
Taramosalata is usually served as part of a meze platter with lots of pita bread or traditional Cretan barley rusks. The homemade version cannot compare to any store-bought version, noticeable differences are colour and thickness. The store-bought version is a bright pink colour which is a clear indication of added […]
How to make traditional Greek Saganaki (Recipe)
Saganaki (Σαγανάκι) is any one of a variety of dishes prepared in a small frying pan called a ‘saganaki’.
Grilled Pepper Salad. The perfect meze.
Fun Fact: Green peppers are less sweet and slightly more bitter than yellow or orange peppers, with red bell peppers being the sweetest. Traditionally served with barley rusk bread (Paximadia – Greek: παξιμάδια).
Eggs with tomatoes and chickpeas (Strapatsada / Στραπατσάδα)
Stra-pa-tsa-da Strapatsada is a popular dish in many regions of Greece, due to the ingredient availability (low cost). This dish is often prepared “on the spot” and served for breakfast or lunch or as a light snack (it can also be served cold). Traditionally served on bread (toasted optional). Add parsley […]
Kalitsounia, Cretan recipe (Kαλιτσούνια)
Με μια ντομάτα δυο ελιές, τρία παξιμαδάκιαπίνουν στην Κρήτη τσικουδιά και λεν΄ μαντιναδάκια. How to make the kalitsounia filo.
Cretan barley rusks (Dakos – Ντάκος)
Dakos (Nτάκος) is a well-known Greek appetizer served with tsipouro or ouzo. It originates from Crete and is delicious, healthy and extremely moreish. The base of Dakos is Cretan barley rusks which are made out of whole grain barley flour, water and salt. They are hard in texture and very […]