October 14 is National Dessert Day, a day when you can indulge in your favourite Greek…
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Amygdalota are a type of almond cookie associated with the Cyclades. Although these cookies don’t contain any coconut, they are sometimes called “Greek macaroons”. They may be called rozethes, ergolavoi or troufes in some regions, and can be shaped like pears, or balls or other shapes
Greece is widely known for its mouth watering food and one of its most popular dishes is Papoutsakia which means ‘little shoes’.
If you are in Greece and after some breakfast on the run, Koulouri (Κουλούρι) is…
Paximathia (Παξιμάδια) are twice baked biscuits, which are lightly sweet and delicious. And they are…
Melopita (Μελόπιτα) tastes just as good as it looks, maybe ever more. This simple, light…
Pasteli (Παστέλι) is Greece’s famous honey sesame bar, which is a sweet snack that can…
Olives have played a part in the human diet for thousands of years. This cherry…
Gemista (Γεμιστά) is a delicious Greek recipe for stuffed vegetables with rice. This juicy and…
Portokali Gliko (Πορτοκάλι γλυκό) is a toothsome orange sweet, kept in a jar. Orangey, colourful,…
Extremely tasty, very nutritious and easy to make. Yes, we are talking about Fasolada (Φασολάδα).…
Today is Kathara Deftera, which means ‘Clean Monday’ and it is the first day of…
No Greek table is complete without spanakopita (σπανακόπιτα). For me, it was a staple in…
Greek-style Roasted Potatoes. Let’s be clear about one thing up front- They’re utterly addictive! They…
Souzoukakia (Σουτζουκάκια): These Greek oblong shaped meatballs made with cumin, then simmered in a rich…
Kathy Tsaples Is there anything more romantic than a homemade sweet treat? This Chocolate Portokalopita…
Kathy Tsaples A delicious prawn dish that will become a family favourite, whether as a…
Who said that salad has to be boring?! Beetroot, feta and walnuts are a winning combination. The…
Prasorizo (Πρασόρυζο) is a simple dish that is full of flavour and nutritious goodness. Praso…
Rizogalo (ρυζόγαλο) is named after its two key ingredients: ‘rizi’ meaning rice and ‘gala’ meaning…