Recipe by: Gianna Apostolou These Smyrna-Style Meatballs, known in Greek as Soutzoukakia Smyrneika, are elongated beef meatballs seasoned generously with cumin, garlic, onion, and vinegar. After a brief frying, they finish cooking slowly in a rich tomato sauce flavored with red wine and additional cumin. This recipe makes approximately 15-18 meatballs and serves about five people as a main course. ...
This Vegan Orzo with Vegetables is a hearty, colorful, and satisfying one-pan meal made with plenty of vegetables, tomato paste, olive oil, and tender orzo pasta. Red bell peppers, zucchini, mixed vegetables, garlic, green onions, parsley, and paprika create a flavorful base, while the orzo cooks directly in the same pan and absorbs all the flavors as it simmers. It ...
This Vegan Apple Cake is wonderfully soft, moist, and filled with thin slices of fresh apple. Made without eggs, milk, or butter, it uses orange juice and vegetable oil or plant-based margarine to create a tender cake that stays juicy and fluffy after baking. ...
This easy pizzeria-style pizza has a soft, airy crust, a crisp golden base, plenty of melted cheese, and your choice of bacon, turkey, or another favorite topping. The dough requires no intensive kneading and is prepared with a simple mixing and folding method. ...
Recipe by: Anna Mamatsiou These Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies are soft, aromatic, and covered with a rich layer of melted dark chocolate. Fresh orange juice, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a small amount of brandy give them a deep, festive flavor, while vegetable margarine and corn oil keep the texture tender without using eggs, milk, or butter. ...
This Traditional Greek Fanouropita is a soft and aromatic fasting cake made with nine main ingredients. The batter comes together in approximately 5 minutes, requires no eggs or dairy, and remains fluffy without crumbling after it cools. What Is Fanouropita? Fanouropita is a traditional Greek fasting cake prepared in honor of Saint Phanourios, whose feast day is celebrated on August ...
Recipe by: Anastasia Domzaridou This Vegan Coconut Semolina Halva is a rich and aromatic twist on traditional Greek semolina halva. Made with coconut milk, coarse semolina, shredded coconut, cinnamon, lemon zest, and vanilla, it has a soft, creamy texture and a warm Mediterranean flavor. ...
These quick no-yeast feta cheese breads are soft, savory, and packed with two kinds of cheese. The dough is made with yogurt, milk, eggs, corn oil, and baking powder, so there is no yeast, no rising time, and no complicated preparation. ...
These Traditional Cretan Lychnarakia, also known as Kalitsounia, are among the most recognizable pastries of Crete. Each pastry is shaped by hand with its characteristic pinched edges and filled with sweet, creamy mizithra cheese flavored with vanilla, fresh mint, or orange zest. ...
Looking for a delicious way to use fresh eggplants? This Easy Savory Eggplant Cake is packed with roasted eggplant, colorful bell peppers, aromatic herbs, and plenty of melted cheese. It has a moist, tender texture and a rich Mediterranean flavor that makes it perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or even as a party appetizer. ...
Recipe by: Marylou This Refreshing Apricot Yogurt Dessert is an easy no-bake recipe made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweet condensed milk, juicy apricots, and soft ladyfingers. It’s light, refreshing, and requires only a handful of ingredients, making it the perfect summer dessert for family gatherings, barbecues, or any occasion when you want something delicious without turning on the oven. ...
This Russian Salad is a creamy, flavorful classic made with tender potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, capers, eggs, and a rich homemade mayonnaise. Unlike store-bought versions, making your own mayonnaise gives the salad a fresh, velvety texture and a richer taste that elevates every bite. ...
Nothing compares to the flavor of a homemade chicken pie made with traditional olive oil phyllo. The crispy, flaky layers and rich filling create one of the most comforting dishes in Greek cuisine. ...
Florentines are one of the most elegant Greek biscuits known for their delicate crunch, buttery caramel flavor, and rich chocolate coating. Despite their impressive appearance, they’re surprisingly easy to prepare with just a handful of pantry ingredients. ...
Recipe by: Nikos Baladinis This Orange Olive Oil Cake is incredibly moist, fragrant, and rich in flavor. Olive oil gives the cake a wonderfully tender crumb while helping it stay soft for days. Fresh orange juice and zest infuse every bite with bright citrus notes, making it a refreshing dessert that’s perfect year-round. ...