Manestra, also known as Greek orzo soup, is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed in Greece for ages. It's a simple yet delicious soup that's perfect for any occasion, from a cozy family dinner to a large gathering with friends. The main ingredient in manestra is orzo pasta, which is a type of short-cut pasta that's shaped like rice. It's cooked in a rich tomato-based broth that's flavored with herbs and spices like oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. The soup is typically finished with a sprinkling of grated cheese, which adds a delicious salty note to the dish. Manestra is a versatile d ..read more

 Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Greek dish that's perfect for a family dinner or special occasion? Try prasopita, a savory pie made with leeks, onions, and feta cheese. This flavorful dish is a classic in Greek cuisine and is sure to impress your guests. Prasopita is a savory Greek pie made with leeks, onions, and feta cheese. It is a popular dish in Greek cuisine and is often served as a main course or appetizer. To make prasopita, the leeks, and onions are sautéed until they are soft and fragrant, then mixed with feta cheese and herbs like dill and parsley. The filling is then ..read more

 Ladolemono is a classic Greek sauce that combines the bright flavor of fresh lemon juice with the rich, fruity taste of extra-virgin olive oil. It is a Greek word that translates to "oil lemon" in English. The pronunciation of "ladolemono" is "lah-doh-LEH-moh-noh" with the stress on the second syllable "LEH". This simple yet versatile sauce can be used as a dressing for salads, a marinade for meats, or a dip for bread. And because it's made with healthy, all-natural ingredients, it's a great addition to any diet. You can customize ladolemono to your taste by adding fresh herbs, such ..read more

 Learn how to make melitinia, a sweet and creamy Greek Easter dessert that's perfect for sharing with family and friends. This traditional recipe, which comes from the beautiful island of Santorini,  is easy to follow and sure to impress! Melitini (melitinia in plural) is a small sweet that comes from Santorini. This is an old traditional recipe in which you pinch the dough in such a way that it looks like a jewel. You can make melitinia in different sizes, medium, small (melitinaki), and large (melitini tart).  Every Great Tuesday, women, and girls in Santorini make these tradi ..read more

 Celebrate Greek Easter with this traditional recipe for Kokoretsi. Made with lamb offal wrapped in intestines and grilled to perfection, this dish is sure to impress! Kokoretsi is a traditional Greek Easter dish made from lamb offal wrapped in intestines and grilled to perfection. This savory and delicious dish is a true delicacy in Greece and is often enjoyed as part of the Easter feast. If you're looking to celebrate Greek Easter in a truly authentic way, give this Kokoretsi recipe a try! You can serve this with Greek horiatiki salad and lemon potatoes.  Kokoretsi - Ingredients ..read more

 If you're a fan of hearty, comforting meals, Greek pastitsio should be on your radar. This traditional Greek lasagna with bechamel is a staple in Greek cuisine, and it's easy to see why. With layers of pasta, seasoned ground meat, and creamy bechamel sauce, pastitsio is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. This traditional pastitsio recipe requires the following ingredients: bucatini pasta, ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, tomato can, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, pepper, Greek olive oil, milk, butter, all-purpose flour, nutmeg, eggs, and kefalograviera chee ..read more

 Greek pita bread is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. What is Greek pita bread? It's a versatile and tasty bread that can be served with souvlaki, gyros, salad, and dips. The best part is that it's surprisingly easy to make at home. In this blog post, we'll teach you how to make homemade Greek pita bread that's fluffy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. To ensure that your Greek pita bread puffs up, make sure your oven is hot enough and that your baking stone or skillet is preheated. To make these homemade pita bread, you need the following ingredients: all-purpose flour, dry yeas ..read more

 Greek Orthodox Easter is full of beautiful traditions. One of them is making lazarakia on Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday that the Holy Week begins. Lazarakia (λαζαράκια in Greek) is a sweet spicy bread that literally means little Lazaruses and is made to celebrate the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus of Bethany from the dead.  In the old days, women would knead the dough themselves for the lazarakia. Lazarakia is shaped like a man wrapped in a shroud with cloves for eyes. This theoretically imitates Lazarus and symbolizes life overcoming death. According to tradition, Greeks keep on ..read more

 Greek Orthodox Easter is full of beautiful traditions. One of them is making lazarakia on Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday that the Holy Week begins. Lazarakia (λαζαράκια in Greek) is a sweet spicy bread that literally means little Lazaruses and is made to celebrate the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus of Bethany from the dead.  In the old days, women would knead the dough themselves for the lazarakia. Lazarakia is shaped like a man wrapped in a shroud with cloves for eyes. This theoretically imitates Lazarus and symbolizes life overcoming death. According to tradition, Greeks keep on ..read more

 Moshari sto pilino (μασχάρι στο πήλινο) is the name of the traditional Greek beef baked in an earthenware dish. To make this dish you need the following ingredients: beef, Greek olives, tomatoes, garlic cloves, olive oil, butter, red bell peppers, peppercorns, salt, and kefalotyri (or kefalotiri). Kefalotiri is a hard, salty white cheese made from sheep or goat's milk. Depending on the mixture of milk that is used in the process the color of kefalotiri varies between yellow and white. You can find kefalotiri in any Greek food store.  Cooking in an earthenware dish allows for slow an ..read more