It is winter time and there is nothing better than a hot chicken soup made in the traditional Greek way! “Kotosoupa” in Greek refers to traditional chicken soup made usually with a rich “avgolemono” sauce (egg-lemon sauce) and rice. Soups...
Elenas shares with you one more traditional Greek recipe this week! “Kleftiko”, refers to the rustic traditional Greek dish with slow cooked lamb (or other meat) in parchment paper. Juicy and tender lamb with delicious potatoes, this dish is ideal...
The tasty trip to Asia Minor continues also this week! Elenas shares with you one more delicious dish that Greeks refugees brought after the Catastrophe of Smyrna in 1922. “Imam”, refers to the traditional Greek eggplants stuffed with a delicious...
This week Elenas takes you on a trip in Greek history with flavors from Anatolia or Asia Minor! “Soutzoukakia”, refers to the traditional Greek beef meatballs in a delicious tomato sauce. This dish was introduced to Greek cuisine in the...
“Dolmadakia”, refers to the iconic wine leaves stuffed with rice and can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. A tasty, yet time consuming dish due to the assembling process. The dolmadakia goes excellent with yogurt because...
A dish closely linked to Greek summer, is without doubt the fried squash. “Kolokithakia” is the Greek word to ask for this delicious dish and simply refers to the fried squash. Elenas shares with you a healthier version of this...
Elenas wishes you a sweet week with a traditional Greek dessert! “Revani”, refers to a tasty Greek semolina cake made with syrup. This recipe comes from Veria, a town in mainland Greece which is the best destination to taste an...
The perfect Greek recipe for cheese lovers! “Saganaki”, is a tasty Greek appetizer made with cheese and covered with a nice thin crispy crust. This traditional Greek appetizer was named after the special pan it is usually being used to...
Elenas shares with you one more delicious Greek recipe today! “Giouvetsi”, refers to the traditional Greek dish made with beef, orzo pasta (“kritharaki” or “manestra” in Greek) and a delicious tomato sauce. A perfect choice for your Sunday family dinner! ...
