These baked potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to roast meat on a Sunday dinner table or even on their own for those who are fasting. Materials for four servings: 1 -1.5 kilos of potatoes 300 gr. boiled chestnuts One clove of garlic, chopped juice of 1 orange juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp. mild mustard…

The air fryer makes our lives easier and saves us time and money. Make this simple recipe for calamari, which is sure to be just as crispy and, at the same time, healthier since it is not fried in hot oil. Just as important, it can be enjoyed during the fasting period! Materials for four…

Our favourite Easter sweet is undoubtedly tsoureki. Although we may find it all year round in Athens, it has its place of honour during Easter. Kneading and baking tsourekia takes time and is a difficult art to perfect. Few people have the will and patience to make homemade tsourekia. Fortunately, however, in the Greek capital,…

In the realm of European cuisine, the Turkish döner kebab has emerged as a beloved street food. Now, a contentious battle is brewing within the EU’s special protection label scheme, as Türkiye seeks to safeguard its claim to the döner name. The genesis of the döner lies in Greece, where it was introduced during a…

This beetroot salad stands out for two reasons: the double cooking method and the special almond-based skordalia. Try it now during this fasting period as it’s easy and can be kept for a few days in the fridge. Materials for four servings: 1.5 kilos of beets with leaves 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 25…

The tender artichokes are cooked with sweet leeks to make a wonderful fasting dish that fully embraces spring freshness. Don’t forget the mint—it will make all the difference! Materials for four servings: 100 ml extra virgin olive oil One onion, chopped Two cloves of garlic, finely chopped Two carrots, coarsely chopped Ten artichokes, cleaned* Two…

Spicy calamari is another perfect recipe to enjoy, whether or not you’re fasting. Materials for 4-5 servings: 80 ml extra virgin olive oil One large onion, chopped Two cloves garlic, chopped One red pepper, chopped 1 kilo of calamari in rings 100 ml dry white wine One small bunch of fennel chopped 100 ml tomato…

Former MasterChef judges George Calombaris, Matt Preston, and Gary Mehigan are reuniting for a special event. The trio, known for their roles as the original judges on Channel 10’s popular cooking show, will join forces for the Friends of George event at Hotel Sorrento. “This is the first time we’ve been back together in Australia,”…

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old local traditions being revived every year all across the country.