In Greek: μουσταλευριά, pronounced moo-stah-lev-ree-AH Grape must is the juice from pressed grapes before fermentation, and is often used as a sweetener in traditional bread recipes, as well as in the preparation of desserts and candy. This grape must pie is a favorite, especially popular at grape harvest season when the must is fresh. You […]

Notes: Psari a la Spetsiota (Fish done in the style of Spetses) A very tasty fish dish done in the style of Spetses, an island close to Athens Total Time:50 mins Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:40 mins Ingredients: 2 lbs cod or 2 lbs halibut or 2 lbs red snapper fillets 1 small lemon, juice […]

The quickest and easiest of all salads, this tomato and feta combination takes a few minutes, tastes wonderful, and adds an authentic Greek touch to any meal. If you don’t have time or the ingredients for a full Greek salad, this is a great substitute. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 large ripe tomato 1/4 […]

Ingredients: 1 Kilo Lamb (on the bone) 3 Spring onions, roughly chopped 1 –2 tbsp. Olive Oil 900 gm Fresh Spinach 2 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Dill 1 Egg Salt to taste Juice of a Lemon Serves 4 – 6  Method: Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add the lamb and spring onions. Brown for […]

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 […]

RAFIOLIA In the pastry shops of Monemvassia, the beautiful Venetian fortressed port on the east coast of the Peloponnesos, these little crescents are a main attraction. I love the name—clearly Venetian, although the pastry itself is as Greek as one can get. Rafiolia are a specialty throughout this whole southeastern region of the Peloponnesos, all the way down to Neapoli. This recipe […]

In greek LALANGIA i TIGANIDES These are the signature fritters of the southern Peloponnesos, piled high in bakeries and sweet shops, made at home around Christmas, and savored with either honey or grated cheese. They are made with a basic bread dough, leavened with homemade starter. It is a process that requires some time, but overall it is easy. Makes about […]

Watermelon Feta Salad will give your senses a tingling buzz, instantly transporting you to a balmy Greek summer evening lazing away at a waterside taverna. The colours of the bright red melon and dazzling snow white feta, with a mix of black olives creates a beautiful contrast. You can smell summer in the rich juicy […]

Fried Shrimps – Garides TiganitesOur fried shrimp recipes are quick and easy, bringing out the flavour of the seafood. We use just a few everyday ingredients to create delicious tasting dishes. Choose from – Crispy Fried, Crumbed, Garlic Prawns, and Sauteed Shrimps! For most of these fried shrimp recipes you can use raw shrimps, although […]

We have many prawn recipes that are popular in Greece, cooked with pasta, grilled on the barbecue or several recipes for frying, such as with garlic butter, or crumbed. If you only want simple cooked prawns to eat hot or cold, where you can taste the freshness of the seafood then this is where to […]