Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened with a light syrup. If…
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Stifatho (in Greek: στιφάδο) is a delicious traditional Greek stew. The secret to achieving melt-in-the-mouth…
They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. That’s right we are talking about Loukoumades!
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…
Tsoureki (τσουρέκι) is a sweet Greek Easter bread, which has a three-strand braid to represent…
Red eggs (Kokkina Paschalina Avga; Κόκκινα πασχαλινά αβγά) are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek…
Mary shows us how to make koulourakia, a traditional Easter cookie.
Gemista (Γεμιστά) is a delicious Greek recipe for stuffed vegetables with rice. This juicy and…
Greek people are very serious about their food. Very serious. They don’t like recipes passed…
“Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family.”
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).…
The Annunciation of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church,…
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…