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 […]

Ingredients: 1 kg. of large snails 1 bunch of scallions, diced 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 cup of olive oil 2 pints of cherry tomatoes, roasted in the oven 7-8 cloves of garlic, roasted along with the tomatoes 3 bay leaves 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup of water […]

When the weather turns cold, this thick soup is especially delightful. It’s vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and a favorite lenten dish as well. In Greek: σούπα με μπιζέλια, pronounced SOO-pah meh bee-ZEL-yah Add a fish dish like taramosalata, some Greek olives, and lots of crusty bread, and you’ve got a traditional meatless Greek Wednesday, Friday, or Lenten […]

Tender black eyed peas are slow cooked and flavored with country sausage and Swiss chard. Serve with a warm crusty bread for a hearty and nutritious meal. Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black eyed peas 4 cups chicken stock 6 cups water 1 carrot, […]

Ingredients: 1 lb of unpeeled large shrimp 1 Head of romaine lettuce 2 tomatoes sliced 1 cucumber sliced 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata black olives 5-6 pickled Pepperoncini (Tuscan Peppers) 3-5 oz of crumbled Feta cheese 1 cup of Greek dressing Pita bread Method: Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until […]

Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh spinach 1 cup of rise of choice 1/2 a cup of parsley finely chopped 3-4 spring onions finely chopped 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1/4 cup of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste The ingredients given are to serve 5-6 people. Adjust accordingly. Method: Place the rise in a […]

Ingredients: 11/2 pound of fresh mussels 1/2 a cup of white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 3 ripped tomatoes grated or 1 tbsp of tomato paste 1-2 hot peppers sliced 1 onion sliced 2 tbsp of dry oregano 2 cloves garlic sliced 1/4 cup of crumble feta cheese 1/2 a bunch of parsley finely chopped […]

Ingredients: 2-3 large ripped tomato grated 2-3 cloves of garlic or to taste Olive oil Oregano Finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Method: Grate the tomatoes and place them in a fine strainer to strain the excess liquid. Add some salt over the grated tomatoes, stir and wait for a few minutes until […]