Ingredients: 1 Kilo Lamb (on the bone) 3 Spring onions, roughly chopped 1 –2 tbsp. Olive Oil 900 gm Fresh Spinach 2 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Dill 1 Egg Salt to taste Juice of a Lemon Serves 4 – 6  Method: Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add the lamb and spring onions. Brown for […]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kilo snails 1 large bunch fennel 4 potatoes, quartered 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 3 tablespoons red wine 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: Place the snails in a deep bowl filled with tepid water and cover with a dish. Allow them to […]

Makes about 30 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil ½ onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 fresh red birdseye chillies, seeded and finely chopped (or use any mild chilli) 500 grams minced lamb ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1 tablespoon tomato paste 200 ml chicken stock 25 […]

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 […]

Σαλιγκαρια με Πλιγουρι Ingredients for 4 portions: 25-30 snails 2 onions 1 big ripped tomato grated 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of crushed wheat 3 cups of water 2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp red pepper Method: Place the snails in a big baking pan and “feed” them for 2 days with flour […]

Ingredients: 1.5 kilo of large courgettes (zucchinis) 1 kilo of potatoes 1/2 a kilo of sour mizithra (soft white cheese) 8 tbsp traditional anthogalo (cream) 1 bunch of mint chopped 1 wineglass of olive oil 3-4 ripped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Oregano All-purpose flour Method: Wash and cut zucchini (courgettes), into thin rounds […]

Ingredients for the dough: 1 kg flour for all uses 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp of salt 1/2 a cup of tsikoudia (Opional) or 1/4 cup of brandy (Optional) Ingredients for the filling: 2 kg spinach or other greens 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound ricotta cheese (known as fresh myzithra) 1/4 cup of olive oil or (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 large egg, beaten 2 tsp salt 2/3 cup water (more if needed) Method: Place the flour in a medium size bowl, add 1 tbsp of salt, the […]

Ingredients for the dough: 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of strained plain yogurt 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of brandy 2 eggs, beaten Ingredients for the filling: 1 2/3lb of soft myzithra cheese or ricotta 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour 2 […]