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 […]
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Green garden salad recipe
A very quick and easy fresh salad which is a perfect summer delight. This salad is the ideal accompaniment with any main course.
Kalitsounia, Cretan recipe (Kαλιτσούνια)
Kalitsounia are small cheese or herb pies associated with the Greek island of Crete. They resemble a common cheese or stuffed pie. 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 […]