Greek Recipes

Greek Mati Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients * 1 part is equal to 30ml * 1 -part blue curacao * 1 -part vodka * 4 -parts lemonade * ¾ cup of thickened cream (Thickened cream is a whipping cream containing a minimum milk fat of 35%) * 2 tablespoons caster sugar * 1 blueberry (garnish) * Requirements * Cocktail shaker * […]

Greek Watermelon Ouzo Martini Recipe

This Denver Greek Festival inspired recipe is a delicious and refreshing summer Greek martini that everyone will love! The martini combines two Greek favourites: real watermelon fruit and of course ouzo! Recipe: 2 cups of cold watermelon, chopped 2 ounces of Ouzo 4-5 fresh mint leaves 3-4 ice cubes Sugar and lime for lining the […]

Traditional Vasilopita Cake Recipe + Video

Vasilopita, which translates to Saint Basil’s pie, is a traditional New Year’s Day dessert. Every Vasilopita has a coin hidden inside; the family head cuts the pie into pieces, and whoever discovers the coin is considered to have a prosperous year ahead of them. This practise stems from the legend that citizens of Cappadocia gathered […]

Kourabiedes (Greek Shortbread Cookies) Recipe

Kourabiedes are one of the most delicious Greek shortbread cookie sweets you’ll ever taste. These butter cookies, which are sometimes flavoured with brandy, vanilla, or mastiha, are the buzz of Greek tradition and dessert served during the holidays. The primary distinction between Kourabiedes and conventional shortbread cookies is that these delightful delicacies are frequently filled […]

Melomakarona Greek Cookies Recipe + Video

Recipe by Famous Chef of Greece Akis Petretzikis MELOMAKARONA: Greek Traditional Christmas cookies with crushed walnuts. These yummy cookies are traditionally served at Christmas in Greek households worldwide. TRADITIONAL MELOMAKARONA RECIPE: NEW MELOMAKARONA WITH CHOCOLATE INSIDE RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: For syrup: 2 Cups (500 ml) water 3 1/3 (800 g) granulated sugar 1 Cup (150 g) Attiki […]

A Greek Galaktoboureko Baklava Recipe

When it comes to savoury and syrupy delicious Greek desserts, Galaktoboureko comes to mind as one of the most popular and favourite traditional Greek desserts. However, Baklava is right up there as a favourite as well. What happens if we combined the two? You get a Galaktoboureko-baklava! Your family and friends are sure to fall […]

Horta: The Superfood Greens of Greece

Photo Credit: Mia Kouppa If you have been to Greece or any Greek restaurant around the world you have heard of the word “horta.” The word horta, which translates to “weeds”, has a broad definition in the modern Greek language that includes every green food that may be consumed from Dandelions, Amaranth (Vlita), Chickory, and […]

Jennifer Aniston reveals her REAL salad recipe with Greek Kalamata olives and feta!

Jennifer Aniston has finally shared the REAL recipe for her favourite salad while also disclosing the health and exercise routine she uses to maintain her youthful appearance at the age of 54 in an interview on the Today Show. We are not surprised that her recipe includes Greek Kalamata olives and feta cheese! Opa! The […]

Greek Easter Bread ‘Tsoureki’ Recipe

Tsoureki, Greek Easter sweet bread, is something you must try if you haven’t already. Soft, fluffy, with a fantastic stringy texture and a gorgeous brown semi-soft crust. You will not find a more flavourful tsoureki recipe than this one! While this Greek Easter bread (tsoureki) is traditionally served on Orthodox Easter, it is also very […]

Gemista: Classic Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes

Gemista is one of the most classic and comforting dishes in traditional Greek cuisine. It’s healthy, hearty, and gluten free! If you’re Greek, your Yiayia or your mom made the yummiest Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes, or still do. This isn’t the dish Greeks order out in restaurants. Gemista is one of the most popular […]