Ask any non-Greek to name a Greek dish, and Moussaka will inevitably be in the…
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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.
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…
Koulourakia Paschalina are traditional Greek Easter biscuits, which are usually prepared a few days leading…
Growing up in Australia, my parents kept the Greek Easter traditions of fasting for 40…
The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts…
Domatokeftedes- Santorini tomato fritters recipe Santorini is one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations-…
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.
The laiki agora, or outdoor neighbourhood market, is a wonderful adventure to explore any time…
Gigantes Plaki is a classic Greek vegetarian and vegan dish that can be found in…
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Mary is a Greek-American food blogger who turned her passion for veganism into an entire…
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.
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.
Greek City Times speaks to Marialena Terzi, the woman behind the Greek Mama Chef and winner of the Βήμα Gourmet Food Blog Awards for the Best Greek Cooking in English.
Baklava is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine and is sold in Greek bakeries, pastry shops and restaurants around the world.
Like spanakopita, tiropita is also a savoury Greek pie encased in a filo crust, however instead of a spinach, herb and feta filling, tiropita is filled with a mixture of cheese and eggs.
Greece is widely known for its mouth watering food and one of its most popular dishes is Papoutsakia which means ‘little shoes’.