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 […]

Ingredients: 12 md. globe artichokes 1 slice lemon 3 tbsp. flour (optional) 1/2 cup chopped scallions, whites only 1/4 cup olive or other oil 1 lemon, juice of 3 cups water Salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tbsp. finely chopped dill 3 tsp. cornflour Cold water 2 eggs Chopped dill, for garnish Method: Wash artichokes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mithia Brasto One of our delicious mussel recipes, cooked and served in a superb herb infused onion, garlic and tomato sauce. This is a typical recipe in Greece and around the Mediterranean, where mussel dishes are very popular and often seafood is served with an olive oil based sauce. Be very careful to ensure every […]

Pasta with Lemon Roasted ShrimpOf all Seafood Pasta Recipes, Octopus and Pasta Bake is one of the most popular ovenbaked fish recipes in Greece. Octopus are easily available at fish markets in Greece and this is just one of many ways of serving octopus. The combination of slow ovenbaked octopus and pasta in a spicy […]

Shrimps With Pasta Garides me PastaThis shrimp pasta recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike! Nutritious, filling and healthy, shrimp with pasta is always a favourite. When you don’t have much time, you can whip this prawn recipe up in 30 minutes! This delicious shrimp recipe makes a delicious weekday meal, quick and […]

Grilled Shrimp recipe makes a healthy seafood meal, that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. Shrimps are a delicacy in Greece, and they love to cook and eat them every chance they get. Shrimp should not be overcooked as they will become very tough. Cook them only a short time for a juicy tender […]

Grilled Stuffed Squid with Feta CheeseThe flavours infuse in this stuffed squid recipe with a creamy filling of marinated feta cheese. Squid or Calamari as it is called in Greece, is a popular fish dish served in the summer months in Greece. It can be cooked in many different ways. Barbecuing squid helps to bring […]