Recipes

Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach Rice

Pastitsio me Prassa – Greek Pasta Bake with Leeks
Why is this dish so healthy?

Leeks (Prassa) are the star of the show and a powerhouse for gut health. They are rich in prebiotics (inulin), V...

Chylopittes Metsovou – Greek Pasta from Metsovo

Tiropitakia: Greece’s Golden Crispy Classics

Tiropitakia are perhaps the most famous ambassadors of Greek meze culture. These small, crispy pastries filled with a savory feta mixture are a mus...

Omeletta Agriochorta: The Pure Power of Cretan Nature

Omeletta Agriochorta is far more than just a simple breakfast. It is a tribute to the Cretan tradition of foraging. In Greece, wild greens (...

Spetsofai with Eggs: A Rustic Classic Reimagined

While traditionally made with spicy country sausages, the version with poached eggs (similar to Shakshuka) is a popular, lighter meal in Crete. I...

Avga Matia me Melitzanes: A Cretan Power Meal

This dish is the definition of rustic simplicity. In Crete, it was often enjoyed as a nourishing meal after working in the fields. The combination o...

Midia me Risi: A Feast for Seafood Lovers

Midia me Risi is a classic maritime dish, cherished along the Greek coasts and during fasting periods. It is the perfect balance between the briny aroma...

Cretan Pastries (Pites Kritis): A Savory Greeting from the Island

Pites Kritis are a culinary jewel of Crete: savory, often spiral-shaped or rectangular pastries, filled with creamy Cretan chees...

Kolokithobouriko Recipe

Soupa Choriatiki Recipe – Greek Village Soup

Kakavia is the oldest known fish soup in Greece, originating from fishermen who prepared it directly on their boats.

Spanakopita is not only delicious but also surprisingly nutritious:

Vitamin Powerhouse: Spinach delivers a wealth of Vitamins K, A, and C, as well as folic acid and iron, essential for bones, bl...

Spanakotiropita – The Best of Garden and Dairy