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 […]

Pasta with Lemon Roasted ShrimpOf all Seafood Pasta Recipes, Octopus and Pasta Bake is one of the most popular ovenbaked fish recipes in Greece. Octopus are easily available at fish markets in Greece and this is just one of many ways of serving octopus. The combination of slow ovenbaked octopus and pasta in a spicy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]