Soutsoukakia ‘The Mediterranean diet is currently considered by Nutritionists as a modus vivende that endows people with longevity and sound health, with Crete at its epicentre, as supported by research conducted on an international scale.’ These cumin-flavoured meatballs may be casseroled or oven-baked with potatoes – here is the oven version. Ingredients: 500g minced meat (lamb […]

Ingredients: 1-2 Pinch Cinnamon (To Taste) 1-2 Pinch Clove (To Taste) 2 Whole Green Onions (Finely Chopped) 4-6 oz Olive Oil 1 Whole Orange peels (Grated) 2 Tablespoon Parsley (Finely Chopped) 6 Whole Partridges 2-3 Medium Tomatoes (Finely CHopped) Method: Clean the partridges very well. Fry the partridges and the onions in the oil for […]

SAMOUSATHES Makes about 30 pieces Ingredients: For the pastry: 3⁄4 cup strained fresh orange juice 4 large eggs 31⁄2 to 41⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, as needed For the filling: 3⁄4 cup sesame seeds 3 cups finely ground walnuts or almonds (not blanched) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves For the syrup: 2 cups […]

RAFIOLIA In the pastry shops of Monemvassia, the beautiful Venetian fortressed port on the east coast of the Peloponnesos, these little crescents are a main attraction. I love the name—clearly Venetian, although the pastry itself is as Greek as one can get. Rafiolia are a specialty throughout this whole southeastern region of the Peloponnesos, all the way down to Neapoli. This recipe […]

THIPLES Thiples—sometimes called xerotygana—are not unique to the Peloponnesos, but they are very much a part of the region’s culinary life. “A wedding without thiples would be like a wedding without a bride,” one woman told me. While the sweet is made all over Greece, it is shaped differently from place to place. In Crete, for example, strips of dough about […]

In greek LALANGIA i TIGANIDES These are the signature fritters of the southern Peloponnesos, piled high in bakeries and sweet shops, made at home around Christmas, and savored with either honey or grated cheese. They are made with a basic bread dough, leavened with homemade starter. It is a process that requires some time, but overall it is easy. Makes about […]

This recipe is the Greek version of the classic potato salad recipe. This Greek potato and feta salad is an easy dish to make, and is best served as an accompaniment to a main meal, or as a light lunch or supper. The warm potatoes accentuate the flavour of the lemon and herbs. Mixed with […]

This is a simple, tasty recipe for a side serving of cauliflower. Greeks will always have vegetables to accompany their meals, and cauliflower is a popular vegetable. The olive oil and lemon juice salad dressing adds flavour to the vegetable. If you like, you can add some herbs such as dill, parsley or oregano to the salad […]

Watermelon Feta Salad will give your senses a tingling buzz, instantly transporting you to a balmy Greek summer evening lazing away at a waterside taverna. The colours of the bright red melon and dazzling snow white feta, with a mix of black olives creates a beautiful contrast. You can smell summer in the rich juicy […]

The artichoke has a beautiful, subtle flavour, ideal to serve as an artichoke salad, an accompaniment to light meals or as a starter. There is a lot of mystery surrounding how to cook artichoke, but they are very easy once you know how. I have included 2 different methods of preparing this artichoke recipe. First […]