There is an old Greek saying that “ouzo makes the spirit” and this is especially true in Greece. The Greek spirit or kefi (KEH-fee) is found in hearty food, soulful music, and the love of lively conversation. A glass of chilled ouzo is the perfect companion to all of these things. Most people would agree that ouzo […]

Make a Vodka Martini, hold the vermouth and, instead, use ouzo – then you have a Zorbatini. Essentially, this is an anise-flavored Martini that is both subtle in flavor and potent. The amount of ouzo (a Greek anisette liqueur) you choose to you is a personal preference but this 1/4 oz is perfect for a […]

More than a Greek drink, it’s a Greek philosophy Ah, ouzo – clear, cool, fragrant, powerful. My first experience with ouzo or oyzo was not in Greece. A friend of mine had a taste for it and proudly introduced me to ouzo over ice, demonstrating its ability to turn cloudy with the cold. I was […]

Learn about traditional thick Greek coffee, aromatic (and therapeutic) herbal teas, and the wide selection of Greek aperitifs, wines, and spirits. Spirits: Ouzo:Greek philosophy Greece’s favorite anise flavored drink is potent and fiery and distinctly Greek. More than just an aperitif, ouzo is a social phenomenon and a cultural mainstay of Greece. Retsina: Greek Wine […]

The simplest of all salad dressings is a drizzle of Greek extra virgin olive oil and wedges of lemon on the side – squeeze to taste. For salads with feta cheese like the Greek Salad, I recommend straight olive oil (with a little water). For salads with cucumber, I like oil and vinegar. My favorite dressing, […]

In Greek: μαρουλοσαλάτα, pronounced mah-roo-lo-sah-LAH-tah Cos lettuce (also known as Romaine, Roman, and Manchester lettuce) is the only kind used for this favorite, easy salad with a glorious taste. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 heads of Cos (Romaine) lettuce 8-10 spring onions, cleaned and finely chopped (bulb and stalk) 1/3 cup of fresh dill, […]

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 […]

Ingredients for 4 people: 8 thick slices of halloumi 3 pastry sheets oil for frying pepper For the sauce 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp vinegar 1 cup of coffee mafrosisamo Method: Take a pastry sheet and cut lengthwise in half. At the edge of each piece you put a thick slice of halloumi. Fold the […]

Ingredients: 10 cups grape 10 tablespoons full of flour 4 sprigs kiouli (armparoriza) 2 sprigs VASILITZIA (Royal) 100 almonds or walnuts Method: First inflate almonds in cold water. Once we move to soften the thick string with a thick needle the one next to some other horizontal. The we tie the two ends and tafinoume […]

Ingredients: Cypriot haloumi with pesto ingredients for 6 people 12 slices of halloumi chontroules 3 ripe tomatoes, red tight for pesto 1 cup of coffee oil 1 cup of coffee xasprismena almonds 1 tea cup cheese, 1 cup of mint tea leaves 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper Method: Wash and dry tomatoes. Remove the […]