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 for the dough: 1 kg flour for all uses 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp of salt 1/2 a cup of tsikoudia (Opional) or 1/4 cup of brandy (Optional) Ingredients for the filling: 2 kg spinach or other greens 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound ricotta cheese (known as fresh myzithra) 1/4 cup of olive oil or (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 large egg, beaten 2 tsp salt 2/3 cup water (more if needed) Method: Place the flour in a medium size bowl, add 1 tbsp of salt, the […]

BOGATSA Makes one 18-inch round loaf Ingredients: 8 to 10 cups all-purpose flour, as needed 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 large eggs 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup warm water 1⁄3 cup ouzo Sesame seeds or slivered blanched almonds for garnish Method: 1. Combine 8 […]

Summary Octopus in a vinegrette marinade. Goes very well with ouzo, on a hot day, by the sea. Servings: 6 Ingredients 2.20 lb Octopus 6 oz olive oil 1-2 pinch oregano 1-2 pinch pepper 2-3 pinch salt 3 oz vinegar (red wine) Directions Wash the octopus and remove the ink bag. Place the octopus in […]

Summary A “Meze” to accompany Ouzo! Servings: 6 Ingredients 1-2 of pinches dill 1 medium octopus 1/3 cup of olive oil (at your own discretion) 1 large, red onion 2-3 pinches of oregano 1-2 pinches of pepper 1 medium, green pepper 2-3 pinches of salt 2 medium tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions First, […]

Every autumn after grape harvest, various wine festivities begin throughout Greece. A few days later, in Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and on the island of Crete the “Celebration of Tsipouro” takes place. Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing approximately 37 per cent alcohol per volume and is produced from the must-residue of the wine-press. The name tsipouro […]

Some people say that Retsina, the resinated wine produced in Greece since ancient times, is an acquired taste. I’ll agree – I acquired it immediately. Not everyone agrees – the Epicurious Dictionary describes the flavor as “sappy and turpentinelike”. But cooking expert Sheila Lukinsbreaks ranks and calls it the “quintessential Mediterranean wine”, applauding it as an accompaniment […]

Ingredients: 1/3 oz Ouzo 1/3 oz Vodka 1/3 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur (Cr.de Cassis) Mixing instructions: Pour into mixing cup with 2 or 3 ice cubes, and chill to make shooter. Strain into shot glass or test tube… Creator/contributor’s comments: When chilled, the Ouzo will turn milky white allowing the Chambord to turn the shooter purple. Very similar to […]

Ingredients: 1 oz Ouzo 1/2 oz Drambuie Fill Pepsi Cola Mixing instructions: 1 oz ouzo 1/2 oz drambuie in an old fashion glass fill with pepsi cola add ice if desired