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!
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Paximathia (Παξιμάδια) are twice baked biscuits, which are lightly sweet and delicious. And they are…
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Gemista (Γεμιστά) is a delicious Greek recipe for stuffed vegetables with rice. This juicy and…
Portokali Gliko (Πορτοκάλι γλυκό) is a toothsome orange sweet, kept in a jar. Orangey, colourful,…
What exactly did Hippocrates, the Greek founder of western medicine, really have to say about food and health? Let’s find out!
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Extremely tasty, very nutritious and easy to make. Yes, we are talking about Fasolada (Φασολάδα).…
Restaurants, bars and cafes in Greece will reopen after the Easter holiday, and will initially…
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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…
Although there are many who consider Tselementes the ultimate authority on Greek food (the word “tselementes” is still used today to mean “cookbook”)