In Greek: καρπουζόσουπα, pronounced kar-poo-ZOH-soo-pah A delicious soup made with watermelon, sweet wine, mint, honey, and mixed fresh fruit. Fabulous for summer as an appetizer or dessert.A fabulous choice for hot days, this cold soup is made with watermelon – puréed with honey and a sweet dessert wine – and a few other summer fruits […]

In Greek: κρύα παντζαρόσουπα, pronounced KREE-yah pahnd-zah-ROH-soo-pah This recipe has its origins in Eastern Europe, and combines beets, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of yogurt to make a delightful appetizer or main dish soup. Using pre-cooked canned or packaged beets makes this a quick and easy dish.This thick soup is a favorite light meal on […]

In Greek: μηλόσουπα, pronounced mee-LOH-soo-pah This is a fabulous cold soup for hot days, a favorite in Central Europe, made with apples and curry. Serve as an appetizer or dessert. The soup has its origins in Central Europe and came to Greece by way of immigrants. It is best made with tart apples like Granny […]

Greek : Φασολάδα Serves / Yields : 6 persons INGREDIENTS: 2 cups white beans 1/2 liter water 200 gr. lard 3 onions finely chopped 1/2 liter beef broth 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1 bunch parsley 2 bay leafs salt and pepper METHOD: Soak the beans in water over night. […]

Ingredients: 2 lit. water 1 cup “corcoto” (crushed wheat) 5 – 6 tablespoons strained yoghurt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon mint 1 tbsp salt Preparation: Wash the wheat well and boil in the water for 15 minutes. Add the salt and continue boiling for another 5 – 10 minutes. Put the yoghurt in a bowl […]

This ‘multi-grain’ or ‘multi-seed’ soup (sporos is the Greek word for seed) is really a kind of broth. It is traditionally made in villages on November 21st. The reasons for this are that it is the end of the planting season and so any grains / seeds that were left over would be cooked as […]

This is a fresh fish soup, which is improved by having as many different varieties of fish as possible. You can make it with salt or fresh water fish, but you will need at least 3 or 4 varieties for the best results. Ingredients: 1 cup scallions or leeks, sliced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 stalk fennel, […]

Summary A zesty tomato soup, great with a pasta. Ingredients 1 celery (stalks) 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 lb pasta 1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of white sugar 3 medium, ripe tomatoes Directions Wash, peel, core and crush the tomatoes. Press the tomatoes through a strainer, removing any course pulp and the seeds. […]

Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 medium celery (stalks) 7 oz of olive oil 1 batch of parsley, finely chopped 3/4 cups of orzo pasta (kritharaki) 1-2 pinches of pepper 2-3 pinches of salt 9 oz of tomato sauce, or fresh 4 1/2 cups of water, or meat stock Directions Combine all the ingredients but the pasta in […]

For those cold winter nights. Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups of chicken’s broth 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 leeks, finely chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 pinch of pepper 4 medium potatoes 1 pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup of whipping cream Directions Sautee leeks and onion for 3 minutes in the butter. […]