A Greek classic and the best way to bring a touch of the Greek summer to your table in any part of the world. This is one of the very easiest and most delicious ways…
Ratatouille
Briam
Ionian Prawns
One of the simplest dishes to make, Ionian prawns are a classic meze in our house. It hardly seems fair to call this a recipe and I suspect the origin of this dish, like many…
TIGANOPSOMO
Tiganopsomo literally translates to ‘fried bread’. It is usually prepared with leavened dough. However, our family version uses wholewheat flour, yoghurt and olive oil that is rolled into a circle while the center is filled…
Octopus with macaroni
Braised octopus in garlicky tomato sauce with “chopped” macaroni is a classic Greek family dish. One bite and you will be transported to a seaside taverna. But before the taverna comes the cooking. There are…
Ellinikos Kafes
No day starts without a Greek (Elliikos) Coffee, either at home or in a kafenio (cafe). If you are visiting a person at home, you will always be offered a cup. Sometimes, different businesses such…
Spanakorizo
Soft and creamy served with plenty of dill, fresh lemon juice, Greek extra virgin olive oil and of course feta, this is one of my favourite Greek comfort dishes. Packed with spinach, silverbeet, leeks and…
Manestra
In these last few, persistently rainy days of winter soup has been a constant presence in my kitchen. While there have been plenty of simple root vegetable soups, we have also welcomed the cocooning comfort…
Grilled Octopus
Think of a Greek holiday and invariably you will probably think of a taverna by the sea. A small table covered with a blue checked cloth, condensation running down chilled glasses of ouzo and a…
