Rizogalo (ρυζόγαλο) is named after its two key ingredients: ‘rizi’ meaning rice and ‘gala’ meaning milk. Flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon, it is creamy and tastes delicious warm or chilled. Here is…
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A quick and easy recipe for the most delicious Patatokeftedes (potato fritters)! They only take a few ingredients and minutes to make. Πατατοκεφτέδες (patatokeftedes) are loved by those who love potatoes. An…
Kathy Tsaples Vasilopita is a New Year’s Cake, which can be either a cake or, as is tradition where I come from, a meat pie (Kreatopita or Kotopita). A coin is discreetly…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 1 day to go… Today I share the recipe…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 2 days to go… For get togethers at home…
“Christopsomo” (Χριστόψωμο) in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is why the bread is decorated with a cross. Christopsomo is considered very sacred in Greek households and is made with great care…
Baklava Cheesecake is the ultimate fusion of nutty crunch baklava and sweet soft cheesecake, encased in a flaky filo pastry.
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 4 days to go… Kourabiedes are shortbread biscuits dusted…
What better way to celebrate than with our Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 5 days to go… Enjoy our Slow-roasted Pork recipe – a dish that we prepare for Christmas Day.
Our third Christmas countdown recipe is…Potato Salad! Everyone has a favourite potato salad recipe and this is ours.
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 7 days to go… Our fourth Christmas countdown…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 8 days to go… Our third Christmas countdown…
I always make a platter of Amigthalota Ahlathia (Almond Pears) for Christmas.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate than with our first Christmas Recipe Advent Countdown! 10 days to go… Galaktoboureko (γαλακτομπούρεκο) is Greece’s famous custard…
Kalitsounia are Cretan Cheese Pies. Combining the cheese, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, orange and a splash of brandy (optional), creates an unbelievable, sweet cheesy taste. *Warning: Kalitsounia are addictive! You can never have…
Just the word ‘Dolmades’ (Ντολμάδες) makes me hungry! But what’s in them? In this recipe, the vine leaves are stuffed with a tasty meat and rice mixture and loaded with fresh herbs.…
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…
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.…