“Christopsomo” in Greek means “+” and this is why the bread is decorated with a…
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A traditional, creamy and absolutely delicious Taramasalata recipe made in 15mins. This Greek dip is…
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.
Diples are a traditional Greek sweet, served mostly at celebrations including Christmas, engagements, weddings, and baptisms and are viewed as a sweet of prosperity.
Our third Christmas countdown recipe is…Potato Salad! Everyone has a favourite potato salad recipe and this is ours.
by Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way…
Kathy Tsaples It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to…
I always make a platter of Amigthalota Ahlathia (Almond Pears) for Christmas.
Turkey has managed to find its way to the Greek Christmas table, but the bird…
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas spiced cookies that are moist, syrupy and extremely flavoursome. They are prepared in Greek households over the Festive Season and as they are Nistisima (lent friendly) they are perfect for entertaining during the Nativity Fast.
Kleftiko is a delicious dish from the time of the Greek revolution when bands of…
If you are looking to make a sweet edible treat this Christmas that is ideal…
Give your shortbread a subtle Greek makeover this Christmas with the addition of Mastiha, an…
Just the word ‘Dolmades’ (Ντολμάδες) makes me hungry! But what’s in them? In this recipe,…
Gigantes Plaki is a classic Greek vegetarian and vegan dish that can be found in…
What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘sweet pastry’, ‘honey’ and ‘nuts’? BAKLAVA!…
Greek yoghurt has a reputation of being a health food ingredient and can be used in a variety of dishes, cooked or raw, savoury, or sweet. Making Greek yoghurt at home is simple with our easy homemade Greek yoghurt recipe.
Κοτόπουλο με χυλοπίτες (chicken with hilopites) is a deliciously rustic dish originating in the Peloponnese region, where most hilopites (Greek pasta) is handmade and mizithra (hard goats cheese) is very popular. We pull this old favourite Greek City Times recipe from the archives so that you can enjoy this perfect weekend dish.
Greek Halva (Χαλβάς σιμιγδαλένιος) is a semolina pudding that is sweetened with syrup and studded with nuts and raisins. Its semisweet, nutty flavour and crumbly, fluffy texture are what make it a uniquely delicious treat.
Aromatic plants can be found everywhere in any area you travel in Greece. But these plants have a lot more to offer than just simply their beautiful aromas.