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 […]

Youvetsi (yoo-VEH-tsee) is a traditional Greek stew that can be made with beef or lamb. The meat is cooked in a rich tomato sauce together with orzo pasta and finished with a heap of grated Kefalotyri cheese on top. If you don’t happen to have a covered ceramic baker, don’t worry. The dish can also be […]

Ingredients: a good amount of olive oil to coat your pan or pot plus a small knob of butter 1 leek, washed and thinly sliced (green stalky ends discarded) 2 cloves of garlic finely minced 1 large grated carrot 500 grams of cooked tomato sauce or 2 cans of pureed tomatoes 2 cups of chicken […]

Shinos – Σχίνος (Pistacia lentiscus) Arbaroriza – Kiouli – Scented pelargonium Marjoram Makes an excellent tea and is widely used as seasoning in cooking. Resembles oregano and combines perfectly with meat, fish and pasta dishes. It aids digestion, helps to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, soothes the throat and is diuretic. Oregano The most popular […]

I use about 2-3 kilos of fresh green walnuts for this and about 2-3 kilos of sugar. Use tender fresh green walnuts; the older they are the harder they tend to be. They are best picked when they are fresh. To prepare the walnuts: Thinly Peel outer skin but you should wear gloves for this if […]

Ingredients: 1¼ kilo fresh green Walnuts 1¼ kilo sugar 3 glasses of water 3 sachets of vanilla 1 tsp lemon juice Few blanched almonds (optional) Method: Use the tenderest ones you can find, the older they are the harder they tend to be. They are best picked when they just come out. Wash the walnuts […]

Method: Prepare a large bowl with water and lemon juice Wash and peel quinces and drop into water Boil water in large saucepan, add quince pieces Bring back to boil and boil for 2-3 minutes till soft, there is a needle test you can do for this (its ready when it falls off the needle) […]

This recipe for Pork Roast with Roasted Peppers is one way to gather your gang around the table for a nice sit-down meal. Serve with orzo or rice pilaf or any pasta you prefer. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: For the sauce: 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained […]

Serves 4 This is a delicious, light dessert enjoyed in the warmer weathers or after a rich meal of meat dishes or fried fish. Ingredients: 1 litre milk 250 grams sugar 100 grams rice 1 tablespoon of rice flour 3 – 4 teaspoons of vanilla sugar Preparation: First, wash the rice in cold water. Then […]

This rich tomato sauce with cubes of fried Cypriot cheese goes great with penne or other short pasta with a good chewy bite. It is slightly sweet, flavored with cinnamon and mint, and just a little spicy. Ingredients: 2 packages Halloumi [see note 1] (each 1/2 lb) Olive oil, for deep frying 2 – 3 […]