Bougiourdi is one of the most beloved Greek taverna appetizers โ a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish made with baked feta, fresh tomatoes, colorful peppers, olive oil, and melted cheese. Itโs rustic, bold, and ready in under 30 minutes. As it bakes, the feta softens, the tomatoes release their juices, and the peppers become tender, creating a rich Mediterranean sauce ...
Koliva is a traditional Greek memorial wheat dish prepared for religious services and commemorations. Made primarily with boiled wheat, nuts, spices, dried fruit, and topped with sugar, it carries deep cultural and symbolic meaning in Greek Orthodox tradition. While the ingredient list is simple, preparing koliva correctly requires attention to technique. The most common mistake is ending up with a ...
This traditional Greek eggplant dip, known as melitzanosalata, is a staple of Greek home cooking and taverna-style meze tables. Made with roasted eggplants, garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon, it delivers deep smoky flavor with a refreshing, bright finish. Unlike heavier eggplant spreads, this version is rustic, fresh, and naturally dairy-free, allowing the flavor of the eggplant to shine. Itโs perfect ...
This Greek zucchini pie (Kolokithopita) is light, fluffy, and full of fresh summer flavor. Made with zucchini, feta, herbs, and melting cheese, it features a surprising ingredient โ fine semolina โ that absorbs excess liquid so the pie never turns soggy. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or vegetarian main, this zucchini pie is baked until golden with a ...
These Greek baked eggplant fritters (melitzanokeftedes) are a lighter twist on the traditional fried version. Made with roasted eggplant, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and tomatoes, they are packed with Mediterranean flavors while staying healthy thanks to oven-baking instead of frying. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of fresh taste, they make the perfect appetizer, snack, or vegetarian main ...
These Greek tomato fritters, also known as tomatokeftedes, are a traditional recipe from Santorini. Made with ripe fresh tomatoes, onion, and plenty of herbs, they are light, crispy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. The secret to their texture is a simple batter of flour and soda water, which makes them fluffy inside and golden outside. Perfect as a meze, appetizer, ...