Ingredients: One 300 gr octopus -cleaned, washed and cut into large pieces 1 and ½ litre water 1 tablespoon salt 100-150 gr onion -finely chopped 250 gr ripe tomatoes -peeled and cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 spring onions -finely chopped 90 gr green cocktail olives -cut through the middle 2 tablespoons […]

Serves 4-6 Ingredients:  1 kg chicken -jointed 1 kg  colocasia 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion -skinned and finely chopped 4 sticks of celery -cut into thick slices 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 litre chicken stock Seasoning Prepraration: Put the cooking oil and the olive oil into a large saucepan […]

Ingredients: A pack of pitas 1 lb ground beef 1 lb white onion 1 or 2 tomatoes Salt, black pepper to taste If you can’t find tomatoes, you can replace it with 2 table spoons of tomatoe puree. Preparation: Peel, wash, place onions with tomatoes in a food processor and ground. Add salt, black pepper […]

This rich tomato sauce with cubes of fried Cypriot cheese goes great with penne or other short pasta with a good chewy bite. It is slightly sweet, flavored with cinnamon and mint, and just a little spicy. Ingredients: 2 packages Halloumi [see note 1] (each 1/2 lb) Olive oil, for deep frying 2 – 3 […]

In Greek: σπανάκι με σπαράγγια ογκρατέν, pronounced spah-NAH-kee meh spah-RAHG-yah oh-grah-TEN Ograten (au gratin) dishes became part of the Greek cooking experience in the early 1900s, and this combination of fresh spinach and asparagus on a bed of grated potatoes, with cream and sharp cheese is a delicious example of this type of cooking. Serve as a […]

Briam is an oven roasted vegetable dish that can be adapted according to what is in season. Layers of vegetables are baked in a savory tomato sauce and served either as the main meal or as a tasty side dish. This recipe features zucchini but the traditional version with eggplant is also delicious. Add a bit […]

In Greek: λαχανικά σχάρας, pronounced lah-HAH-nee-kah SKHAH-rahs A simple matter of sliding pieces of your favorite vegetables onto skewers turns into a fabulous side dish for other grilled foods (or, add more vegetables and make it a complete meal). Ingredients: For 2 skewers per person: ———- 2 medium tomatoes 1 zucchini (Italian squash) 1 yellow […]

In Greek: μελιτζάνα σχάρας, pronounced meh-leed-ZAH-nah SKHAH-rahs The taste of eggplant cooked on the grill just can’t be matched, and this recipe creates a simple and delicious bowl-shaped dish to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or main dish combined with other grilled veggies. And go on… eat the bowl. Crisp grilled eggplant skin is […]

In Greek: σουφλέ κουνουπιδιού, pronounce soo-FLAY koo-noo-peeth-YOU This recipes calls for cauliflower, milk, cheeses, eggs, and spices. A fabulous way to serve cauliflower (it can also be made with broccoli), and a pretty dish as well. Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of cauliflower 4 cups of whole milk 1 teaspoons of salt […]

In Greek: ντοματοκεφτέδες, pronounced doh-mah-to-kef-TEH-thes Tomato fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish, and a speciality of Santorini, a Greek island known for its tomatoes. The combination of herbs can be adjusted to include dill, parsley, basil, mint, or oregano, depending on taste preference. The recipe calls for self-rising flour. Ingredients: 4 ripe medium tomatoes, […]