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 […]
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Squid with Spinach – Calamari Me Spanaki
Squid recipes with Spinach, or Calamari Me Spanaki as it is known in Greece, is a popular and favourite dish in Greece. Cooking squid with spinach creates a delicious, tasty and healthy meal. Serve with a crisp, green salad, plenty of fresh crusty bread and extra lemon wedges. In winter, serve this squid recipes with […]
Grilled swordfish kebabs (simple)
Grilled Swordfish recipes such as kebabs are perfect for a quick, easy fish dinner. Swordfish is an ideal white fish to use for kebabs, as it is firm and won’t crumble easily whilst grilling. Swordfish is a very popular fish in Greece, you can find it at most fish markets. Oregano, fresh lemon juice and […]
Fish with Celery – Tsipoures me Selino Avgolemono
This Greek fish recipe is made using Tsipoures which is gilt head bream. You can also use steaks of halibut, turbot or cod instead. This recipe is not so well-known as other Greek psaria recipes, even in Greece. The flavour is magnificently subtle and delicate, the fish is tender and succulent, the celery surprisingly refreshing […]
Deep Fried Whitebait – Marides tiganites
With this fried fish recipe, which uses whitebait or any small fish, you cook and keep the fish whole. In Greece, Marides is a delicious meal made from the smallest catch of fish, lightly floured and seasoned and deep fried. The Greeks will eat them whole, they are so small, you won’t have any problem […]
Fish Baked in Foil – Barbounia sto harti
There are many times when we need easy fish recipes to make a quick dinner, not too complicated or time consuming, not too many ingredients, but still produce a fresh, healthy meal that tastes great. If that’s what you’re looking for this recipe is ideal. Although many Greek recipes can be quite time intensive, when […]
Monkfish Kebabs
Monkfish recipes made into kebabs are a wonderful and fun way of serving fish. This recipe is ideal for Monk fish or other firm white fish such as swordfish or tuna. Serve these kebabs with a fresh green salad, a pilaf rice and tzatziki. Ingredients: 750g monkfish 1 red onion 1 green pepper (capsicum) 1 red […]
Octopus Facts
Some interesting Octopus Facts, from what the name really means to why they hang them! You may have been to Greece and seen tavernas or even homes with rows of string hung with octopus hanging out in the sun. Why do they hang their octopus in Greece? I can hear you ask. Well, there is […]
How to tenderise Octopus for Cooking
Learn the secrets Greek fishermen have known for centuries. For a sweet, tender, melt in your mouth taste, you must first treat or tenderise octopus before cooking it. If you eat a cooked octopus that hasn’t been tenderised it can be tough as boots. It is one of those delicacies that Greeks love, they fish […]
Orzo Pilaf with Snails and Chios Mastiha Oil – Rhodes
Igredients: 1/3 cup Greek extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1 cup large orzo 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup fresh tomato juice 250 gr. (about 1/2 pound) sea snails, cleaned 3 Tbsp. mandarin or tangerine juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup […]