This ‘multi-grain’ or ‘multi-seed’ soup (sporos is the Greek word for seed) is really a kind of broth. It is traditionally made in villages on November 21st. The reasons for this are that it is the end of the planting season and so any grains / seeds that were left over would be cooked as […]

This is an easy recipe for a vegetarian alternative to Magiritsa. Is traditionally eaten after the midnight service on Easter Saturday. It’s basically an alternative soup for those who are vegetarian or who do not like magiritsa. It’s very, very nourishing and terribly easy and quick to make. Ingredients: ½ kg spinach roughly cut 250g button […]

INGREDIENTS 1 octopus 1 small coffee cup vinegar 1 cup water Olive oil Salt Oregano Tabasco METHOD Clean the octopus and cut it into pieces. Put it in a bowl and add the vinegar, 1 cup water and leave it for 2h. In a pan add the octopus with water and vinegar that you soak […]

INGREDIENTS 2 large crabs 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons (juice) oregano METHOD In a large saucepan, add enough water and let it boil. Rinse the crabs with cold water. Once the water boils, add the crabs and cook for about 15′-20′. Remove crabs from the saucepan and place them on platter. In a bowl, […]

INGREDIENTS: 2 plucks (lamb or goat) 2kgr intestines (lamb or goat) some extra sweetbreads salt, pepper, oregano METHOD: Wash the intestines (inside) and place them in a bowl with enough vinegar for about 1h, then drain them and place them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. Wash the plucks, cut into a square size […]

 This is a popular mezé, or appetizer, in Greek cuisine, usually enjoyed with a slowly sipped drink before dinner. Ingredients: 10 peppers, cut in half, stem and seeds removed (have a combination of colors, such as red, green, yellow or orange) 1 head garlic, split in half horizontally, no need to peel it, but remove the excess skin […]

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Ingredients: 50 pieces watermelon rind Lemon juice 1 cup lime 3 kg. sugar 3 cups water Vanilla (Glyko is a fruit preserve) Preparation: Peel the rind on both sides leaving only the white part. Cut into square pieces. Place the watermelon pieces in a bowl with water and lime for 2 hours. Rinse very well […]

The frappé legend some say, began in September 1957 in Thessaloniki. There was an International event at the convention center. A sales representative for Nestlé Dimitrios Vakondios made an important discovery. There were rumors that they allegedly had a hot water shortage. There are many stories about why he decided to do that he did. Some […]

The wonderful strong Cyprus Coffee! It accompanies almost any meal; in fact, when in Cyprus, an afternoon meal just isn’t complete without a strong Cyprus Coffee. Greek Coffee is a strong brew, mostly served with foam on top as the coffee itself produces a creamy affect when brewed. As the coffee is not filtered in any way, the […]