Greek coffee is a strong brew, served with foam on top and the grounds in the bottom of the cup. Although it can be made in a different pot, the traditional small pot (shown in photo) is best because it allows the proper amount of foam, which adds to the unique taste. What You Need […]

Camomile (or chamomile) takes its name from the Greek words for “ground” and “apple,” because it grows close to the ground and its strong aroma is reminiscent of apples. It is one of the most loved teas in Greece and is regularly gathered in the wild, washed thoroughly, and laid out to dry at home. Greek […]

Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes and was made famous by the legendary Greek chef, Nicholas Tselementes. This eggplant version is the traditional […]

Kattimeri is a cyprus dessers for all times comes from an old traditional recipe Ingredients: Yeast: 2 1 / 2 pounds flour village 1 cup corn oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1 / 2 teaspoon salt sugar olive oil cinnamon Method: 1. Mix the flour, sugar and salt.Add the corn and rubbing with the fingers […]

Reci is the traditional cyprus dessert made on the weddings evends. Ingredients: 2 1 / 2 pounds veal or lamb or pork or chicken, according to your preference [may include the tail of sheep (vakla)] 3-4 kg wheat salt water Method: Wash well the meat, so no trace of blood or and place in bottom […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια με μανιτάρια και μπεϊκον, say: mah-kah-ROHN-yah me mah-nee-TAH-reeyah kai bacon A delightful family meal, add a seasonal salad, bread, and a tart dish like easy marinated peppers for a delicious spread. A great make-ahead dish, this can be prepared the day before and refrigerated until time to bake. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes […]

A hearty and satisfying orzo pilaf with chicken and chickpeas that’s great for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to be even thickness 1 onion, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced […]

When teaching others to make this dish, I have often joked that the word pastitsio (pa-STEE-tsee-oh) translates to “messy kitchen” in Greek. I was only kidding, but there is a hint of truth to that statement. The Greek word pastitsio derives from the Italianpasticcio, which loosely translates to a mess or a hodgepodge. Three essential components make […]

Meat sauce in Greece is referred to as Kima (kee-MAH), which is also the word for ground beef. It’s thicker and more like chili in its consistency than a typical Italian Bolognese sauce. There are so many variations of this sauce and every Greek cook puts their own personal spin on the traditional favorite. The beauty of […]

In Greek: γαρίδες με φέτα στο φούρνο pronounced ghah-REE-thes meh FEH-ta sto FOOR-no Layered rice, shrimp, and feta cheese, sprinkled with dill, and covered with tomatoes make this an easy, tasty, and attractive oven-to-table recipe that serves six. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of chopped onion 4-6 tablespoons of butter 4 […]