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 […]
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Squid Cooked in Red Wine – Kalamarakia Krassata
Squid Cooked in Red Wine – Kalamarakia Krassata This delicious squid recipe in red wine – Kalamarakia Krassata is another imaginative way the Greeks have to serve squid or calamari, a popular seafood in Greece. Krassata means cooked in wine. This method of cooking using wine, which helps to tenderise the meat, is used in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chilled Watermelon Soup – Karpouzosoupa
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 […]
Cucumber with Feta and Mint – Agourosalata
Ingredients: 1 large Cucumber 1/2 a cup of Feta Cheese crumbled 1 tbsp of freshly chopped Mint 6 tbsp of Olive Oil 3 tbsp of Lemon Juice Salt and White Pepper to taste Method: Wash and dry the cucumber and cut it into very thin slices. Place the slices in a salad bowl, sprinkling with […]
Rice with Shrimps and Mussels – Rizi tou psara
Ingredients: 250gr of shrimps 250gr of mussels Half a kilo of rice 3 medium tomatoes, finely diced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 teacups of olive oil 2 tablespoons of ouzo Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat the olive oil in a pan and lightly sauté the onions. Add the shrimps, mussels and the tomatoes […]
Lentil Croquettes – Keftethes me Fakes
Ingredients: 1 cup of bulgur washed and drained 1 cup of red lentils washed and drained 1 large onion finely chopped 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 tbsp of tomato paste 2 tbsp cumin juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp of salt Pepper to taste 1/2 cup of parsley, chopped Method: Wash the lentil under […]
Ancient cooked tuna – (Fileta tonou sti katsarola)
Greek : Φιλέτα τόνου στη κατσαρόλα Serves / Yields : 4 – 6 persons Ingredients: 8 tablespoons olive oil 8 leek cut in rounds 8 celery sticks finely chopped 1 full teaspoon rosemary 1 full teaspoon thyme salt and pepper half of a medium sized cucumber cut in rounds 2 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups dry white […]