Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened with a light syrup. If…
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A Dakos salad is an authentic Cretan salad that features a crunchy rusk, olive oil, chopped tomatoes and cheese and is perfect for a hot European summer’s day.
This baked Kolokythoanthoi (stuffed zucchini blossoms) recipe is a splendid Greek dish that is light…
Kidoni Glyko tou Koutaliou is one of Greece’s most adored spoon sweets. This quince fruit…
Accomplished food writer and host and producer of ‘The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy’ Sophia Stamou was only 12 years old when she first started practicing culinary art and continues to collect the best out of any place in Greece she visits during the filming and production of her shows and books. GCT speaks to Sophia to find out more.
Paximathia (Παξιμάδια) are twice baked biscuits, which are lightly sweet and delicious. And they are…
Kolokythakia Tiganita (in Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)- fried zucchini chips are delicious as a starter, side or…
Tourlou Tourlou is Greece’s answer to French ratatouille, however more liberal with the vegetables and extra virgin olive oil content. Full of hearty veggies and extra virgin olive oil goodness, this vegan dish is delicious and perfect to make any time of the year.
A most different recipe for lentils can be found in the kitchens of Astypalea, a…
Kritharaki in homemade tomato saltsa recipe This dish is known as Kritharaki, Manestra, and Orzo-…
Although we think of tsoureki as an Easter sweet bread, what if we told you…
Portokali Gliko (Πορτοκάλι γλυκό is a toothsome orange sweet, kept in a jar. Orangey, colourful,…
Greeks celebrate Greek Independence Day on the 25th of March each year. This is one…
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is Saturday of Lazarus and on this day it is…
Spanakorizo is a popular and traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that is both healthy and…
Tsoureki is a sweet Greek Easter bread, which has a three-strand braid to represent the Holy…
Red eggs are traditionally dyed on Holy Thursday.
Growing up in Australia, my parents kept the Greek Easter traditions of fasting for 40…
This traditional Magiritsa recipe is a dish prepared and served in almost every household in…
Koulourakia (Greek: κουλουράκια, IPA: [kuluˈraca]; singular: κουλουράκι) are a traditional Greek dessert, typically made around Easter to be eaten after Holy Saturday. They are a butter-based pastry, traditionally hand-shaped, with egg glaze on top.