Creamy, cheesy, spicy and so satisfying. That’s right, we are talking about tirokafteri (Τυροκαυτερή)- Greek spicy feta dip. It is a very popular appetizer and personally, I love eating it with fresh, crusty…
Tag: cooking
What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘sweet pastry’, ‘honey’ and ‘nuts’? BAKLAVA! And today is National Baklava Day. To celebrate, we share a recipe from Greek-American television personality, Maria…
Melitzanes Papoutsakia (Μελιτζάνες παπουτσάκια) are stuffed eggplants with mince, topped with a rich sauce. In Greek, ‘melitzanes’ means eggplants and ‘papoutsakia’ means ‘little shoes’. When I was younger, I thought it was…
October 14 is National Dessert Day, a day when you can indulge in your favourite Greek desserts without regret or remorse. In celebration we share our Bougatsa recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.…
Who doesn’t love Milopita? It’s juicy, delicious and fragrant with that sweet apple filling… Milopita (Μηλόπιτα) is a traditional Greek Apple Pie, enjoyed for breakfast, tea, with your coffee or when you…
Warning- These biscuits won’t last long in your household! Amigthalota, traditional Greek Almond Biscuits, are easy to bake and perfect for enjoying with your Greek coffee. These biscuits are also suitable for a…
Spetsofai (σπετζοφάϊ), an unusual word to pronounce, but a very hearty and tasty dish to eat.
Cousins Dezi and Penny from Team Greece were crowned Plate of Origin champions, which aired on Channel 7 on Tuesday night. The program featured ten teams cooking off against each other, based…
This is the creation of two amazing yet different food options- Lamb and Burgers! Martha Helen Stewart rose to prominence as the author of books on cooking, entertaining and decorating. She is always…
Patsavouropita (Πατσαβουρόπιτα) is a traditional Greek phyllo pie, which is very easy to make and even better- tastes amazing. It is the combination of two words: “Patsavoura” which literally translates to rag…
Fanouropita is made on August 27th, to commemorate Saint Fanourios the Martyr and Miracle Worker- the revealing saint. Agios Fanourios is one of the saints that is asked to intercede when things…
Mussels are absolutely delicious, inexpensive and easy to cook. They are also a good source of selenium, zinc and protein, amongst other nutrients. Saganaki translates to ‘little frying pan’ and also refers…
Spanakorizo is a popular dish that is both healthy and delicious! The name of this tasty dish is a composite of the two key ingredients: Spanaki- meaning spinach Rizi- meaning rice There…
Bourekia me kima are baked pastries made with flaky phyllo and filled with minced meat, onions and spices. They are crunchy, delicious and a perfect appetizer option. Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped…
Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened with a light syrup. If you need an excuse to eat all the chocolate you crave without feeling guilty, then surely today,…
Stifatho (in Greek: στιφάδο) is a delicious traditional Greek stew. The secret to achieving melt-in-the-mouth stifatho is simmering the meat and ingredients for a few hours to allow its flavours to mingle…
They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. The ping pong-ball size mouthfuls are…
Kolokythakia Tiganita (in Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)- fried zucchini chips are delicious as a starter, side or even a snack! It doesn’t get simpler and tastier than this traditional speciality, which has become famous…
What’s cooking in pandemic times? Now is the time to bring out your inner chef and make some sumptuous dishes at home. Georgianna Hiliadaki and Nikos Roussos, the Greek duo behind 2…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10. While celebrations may look a little different this year, families can still celebrate and convey their love and appreciation with a homemade dessert. Here’s a…