Recipes
Easy and tasty white bean soup or “Fasolada”
Looking for a hearty warm soup for the cold winter months? Try this white bean soup cooked Greek style. This is my great grandmother’s recipe which has been passed down 4 generations. It’s a perfect meal during lent, but we…
Appetizing and easy Yellow Split Pea Spread
On my last trip to Greece with my sorority sisters, I didn’t even know that Yellow Fava existed. After our stopover to the island of Santorini, and a visit to one of the famous wineries, we discovered this tasty delicacy.…
Vasilopita New Year’s Eve cake
You must try this traditional Greek cake which is cut and served after midnight on New Year’s eve to celebrate Saint Basil and the arrival of the new year. As custom has it, a coin or charm is inserted into…
Best ever Kourambiedes or Snowball Christmas cookies
Deciding on your Christmas cookies for this year? Why not give these a try? This classic Greek Christmas cookie is easy to make and has been a family favorite for 4 generations. I usually triple the recipe so I can…
Easy and delicious Baklava recipe
This crispy dessert will satisfy even the most difficult sweet tooth. Anyone familiar with the Middle Eastern, North African or Eastern Mediterranean customs surely knows that there are many ways to make Baklava. I’ve tasted it made with with pistachios,…
Satisfying Leek with Feta soup
This is a twist on the soup commonly known as “Prassosoupa” in Greek. Amazingly delectable soup for a cold winter’s night or all year round. Can even be prepared during lent as it does not contain meat. Note that there…
Delicious Saganaki or Fried Greek cheese
A warming appetizer for those cold winter nights or a tasty addition to your “Meze” table, this dish is a classic loved by all. I personally use Kasseri cheese, but you can also use Graviera, Kefalograviera, Kefalotyri or even Halloumi…
Amazing Custard Dessert or Galaktoboureko
Custard Pie or Galaktoboureko
Easy and delicious Easter Cookies
Orthodox Easter is coming up next Sunday. These delicious Easter cookies or koulourakia as we like to call them, are a delicious sweet treat after the week of fasting and perfect any time of day but especially in the morning…
Deliciously Healthy Oven Roasted Vegetables
Briam is a mix of oven cooked vegetables and potatoes. It is very easy and fast to make. Perfect recipe for Lenten meal.
