Discover the ultimate pleasure with a unique roll filled with flavors and aromas. The roll with ground beef, spinach, bacon, and cheeses will captivate you with its rich culinary variety. Dare to prepare it, and you will be rewarded with a dish that you will want to make over and over again! Pair it with your favorite roasted potatoes or a delightful mashed potato, and get ready for a gastronomic experience that will mesmerize you!

800g mixed ground beef

1 package frozen spinach (approximately 400g)

200g feta cheese

15 slices of bacon

2 eggs

1 shot of ketchup

80g bread crumbs

2 finely chopped onions (puree)

2 cloves of garlic (puree)

½ cup of milk

200g mixed cheeses

1 tsp thyme

Salt, pepper, and ground spices to taste

A classic family recipe from Greek cuisine. It reminds us of Sunday afternoons when we gather at our homes, with friends, the TV playing, and Mom busy in the kitchen, filling the house with delicious aromas coming from the oven. Most of the time, the preparation of the roll would be done the day before, so on Sunday, after returning from church, Mom would simply put it in the oven and prepare the garnish that usually the children wanted (oven-roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes), and slice some salad.

Our Ingredients:

4-5 boiled eggs for the filling

1 kilogram of minced beef

2 onions, minced or blended into a puree

2 cloves of garlic, pureed

100g breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon of thyme

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

2 eggs

200g mixed cheeses

½ cup of milk

Olive oil

Salt, pepper, ground spices

Today we have a recipe that will impress you. We're going to make Arabic meat rolls wrapped in pita bread, accompanied by a refreshing yogurt sauce. This snack is hearty, delicious, quick, and very easy to prepare. It's a perfect choice for a buffet or even as a packed lunch for work. It's ideal for a delightful companion while enjoying our favorite movie. Come and let me treat you to a unique culinary journey!

Ingredients:

4 large Arabic pitas

600g minced beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 leek, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

80g olive oil

50g white wine

? bunch of parsley, finely chopped

150g grated cheese (of your choice)

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp thyme

Salt and pepper

For the sauce:

300g yogurt 50g olive oil

1 large tomato, finely chopped

? bunch of dill

3-4 mint leaves

1 small dry onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

Salt and pepper

Parchment paper for wrapping the pitas

Our beloved Italian meal that is a staple in every household. It was established in the 17th century and named "pastitsio" (pasticcio), which means a mixture, aiming to describe the image of a dish with layered pasta, meat, and bechamel sauce.

In this technique, they had the "pasticcio alla ferrarese," which consists of a dense dough enclosing pasta (made of three types of meat: pork, beef, and pigeon!), mushrooms, and sauce. A similar type of pastitsio is made with chicken, ham, and eggs, as well as the "pasticcio alla romana," resembling baked lasagna with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, minced meat, and bechamel.

In Greece, it came to us through the Venetian rule on our islands. In Corfu, it comes in a variation called "pasticcio of the grandmother" (pasticcio tis nonas), which is essentially a macaroni pie with layers of phyllo dough enclosing chicken, egg, tomato, salami, and lamb, all finely chopped.

Tselementes helped popularize it and make it beloved throughout Greece. Nowadays, we find it in many variations, such as with vegetables, eggplant, mushrooms, seafood, tuna, and whatever inspires us.

Below, I'll give you the traditional version with plenty of creamy goodness that we all love, and even though it should cool down a bit before cutting a slice, we always end up cutting it right away because we can't wait... of course!

Our ingredients:

1 packet of macaroni, boiled for pastitsio

30g butter

1 kg of minced beef

2 dried onions

2 egg whites

1 tsp garlic

200g tomato juice

80g white wine

½ tsp sugar

100g graviera cheese

2 bay leaves

1 cinnamon stick Salt and pepper

For the bechamel sauce:

200g butter

200g wheat flour

1 ½ liters of milk

2 egg yolks

100g grated graviera cheese

? tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper

Crunchy and delicious bourekakia for any time of the day and any occasion! Whether it's for parties, appetizers, holidays, or wherever else you want! We prepare and bake them just before we need them!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of phyllo dough
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, grated without peel and seeds
• 500g mixed or beef minced meat
• 300g mixed cheeses
• 50g fine semolina
• 3 eggs
• Olive oil
• ½ liter milk
• Freshly ground pepper
• Egg white for sealing the phyllo sheets
• Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Today, I went down to Varvakeios Market in Athens to stock up my kitchen with everything it needs. Of course, I also visited the spice shops. They are a treasure trove, offering every spice - and more - you could ever want, along with culinary suggestions and flavor combinations. I love hearing such stories. Unfortunately, due to the mask-wearing era of Covid, I couldn't smell or discern the aroma of each spice. I patiently waited, looking at the colorful spices inside their jars. Once the customers were served, I stayed to chat with the incredibly helpful and knowledgeable salesperson. I focused on curry. Its scent, like a dream, took me back... to the School of Tourism Professions... where, as a child, I had my first taste of chicken with curry. You see, my mother never used curry in her cooking. Since then, whenever I smell curry, the first thing that comes to mind is the school! We all associate certain scents with events or people in our lives. Anyway, without further ado, I bought fresh curry (the one I have at home is old and has lost its potency) to make a recipe with it. Classic curry (with its golden color) pairs perfectly with almost all types of food - from vegetables to fish, meat, poultry, rice, seafood, legumes, even in sauces and dairy products (cream, yogurt, coconut milk, almond milk, etc.). So, I decided to make chicken burgers in the oven with curry since I have chicken mince on hand.

Our Ingredients:

• 500g chicken mince
• 2 dried onions, minced
• 2 cloves of garlic, mashed
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 bunch finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp finely chopped coriander
• 30g olive oil
• 30g liquid soda
• 2-3 slices of crusty bread or breadcrumbs (grated rusks)
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt, pepper, cayenne pepper

Kids love burgers, so what better than to make the most delicious burgers with our own hands that they will devour completely? The ground beef should be lean and ideally made from one grinding pass only, with a fat content of no more than 20-30%.

Our ingredients:

• Brioche buns
• Onion rings
• BBQ sauce
• 6 slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese
• Caramelized onions
• 1 kg ground beef
• 6 iceberg lettuce leaves or French lettuce
• 12 bacon slices
• Pickled cucumber, sliced thinly
• Salt and pepper

Moussaka, this beloved traditional dish, is a gastronomic delight that combines the aromatic flavor of minced meat, Greek eggplants, and tender potatoes. With its creamy bechamel sauce and crispy cheese topping, moussaka captures the hearts and taste buds every time we indulge in it. It is considered a complete meal as it combines three essential ingredients: meat, vegetables, and potatoes. This combination offers a rich dish with robust flavors and pleasant taste. Moussaka can be served as a main course for a family gathering or make an impressive choice for a dinner with friends.

An noteworthy aspect of moussaka is the variety of preparation methods and regional variations found throughout Greece. Depending on the region, different ingredients and spices may be used, offering a unique culinary experience with every moussaka you try.

Furthermore, moussaka is a dish that can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving. This makes it ideal for large gatherings or those days when you want to enjoy a delicious meal without much effort in preparation.

Ingredients:

6-7 eggplants, peeled and cut into 0.5 cm thick slices

5 potatoes

1 cup warm milk

120g butter

120g flour

2 egg yolks

200g Parmesan or kefalotyri or graviera cheese

1 finely chopped onion

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 tomato, grated

750g minced beef

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

1 bay leaf

½ cup wine

½ teaspoon sugar

Salt, pepper, oregano

A favorite dish of both young and old, this recipe features deliciously creamy cheese filling bathing the cannelloni, while the ground meat elevates the flavors to new heights. You won't be able to resist taking another bite until the very last one!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of cannelloni tubes For the Meat Filling:
• 1 cup ground beef
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 ripe tomatoes, pureed
• 100g grated Kefalotyri cheese
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ? tsp allspice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp sugar
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 1 liter milk
• 50g butter
• 50g olive oil
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 150g cream cheese
• 2 egg yolks
• 100g feta cheese
• 100g Kefalotyri cheese
• Salt, pepper, and nutmeg

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2-3 finely chopped basil leaves or 1 tsp pesto
• 1 small can of crushed tomatoes
• Salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves
• A little water

A delicious and wonderful recipe that appeals to both children and adults alike. It requires a bit of work, but the taste and flavor will definitely reward you.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings of crepe batter (tag)
• 1 cup minced beef
• 2 dried onions, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 ripe tomatoes, pureed
• 200g grated Gouda cheese
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ? tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For the sauce:

• 1 dry onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2-3 basil leaves, finely chopped or 1 tsp pesto
• 1 ripe tomato, diced
• Salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves (to taste)
• A little water

A wonderful traditional recipe that brings back memories of grandmothers, villages, and childhood! The orzo pasta immersed in the sauce with cheeses, the aroma of the minced meat, and each bite turning into a delight.

It's a recipe we love because, although it's essentially pasta with minced meat, it offers a different sensation with the scent of the oven, the melted beloved cheeses, and the delicious aroma of the minced meat.

Ingredients:

• 500g mixed or beef minced meat
• 2 finely chopped dry onions
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 canned tomato
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ kg thick orzo pasta
• 300g mixed cheeses
• 1 ½ liters chicken broth
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

A return to the village, to familiar lands. Now that the weather is turning wild, I craved a dish with stronger flavors, something "heavier" to match the gathering clouds... Chickpeas with beef, a traditional dish often found in Kos. It's the perfect combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, and tender beef that melts in your mouth, resulting in a flavorful and delightful outcome. Today, we are in for a treat! Let's start preparing our dish. We gradually preheat the oven, so that it's ready when the clay pot goes in...

Our Ingredients:

• 1 beef shoulder or brisket, cut into pieces
• 500g soaked chickpeas from the previous day
• 2 large dried onions
• 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 500g ripe tomatoes or a package of cherry tomatoes
• 100g red wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 200g olive oil
• Salt, pepper, a little flour for dusting

Delicious pouches with beef, vegetables, and peppered Graviera cheese! This recipe will delight you with its incredible flavor and texture. The combined taste of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and peppered Graviera cheese inside the pouches will transport you to a world of flavors.

These pouches are the perfect combination of ingredients that create a tasty and nutritious meal. The beef is cut into small cubes that will melt in your mouth, while the zucchini, leeks, and carrots add freshness and aromatic flavors. The mushrooms provide a subtle spicy note that harmonizes beautifully with the peppered Graviera cheese, creating a flavor combination that will impress you. For any occasion, celebration, buffet, appetizer, or main course, these pouches are the most delightful surprise hiding their deliciousness inside!

Our Ingredients:

1,200g beef (mouse muscle) cut into small pieces

3 zucchinis, diced

2 leeks, white parts only (save the leaves for making cords for the pouches)

3 carrots, diced

4-5 mushrooms, diced

250g peppered Graviera cheese, diced

3 cloves of garlic, minced

½ cup red wine

1 packet of phyllo dough (removed from the freezer the previous day and placed in the refrigerator)

Olive oil

Salt, pepper, thyme, oregano

Butter for the phyllo sheets

In Provence, it was customary to cook meat with the abundant ingredients they had. These included tomatoes, garlic, onions, olives, thyme, parsley, lemon, olive oil, mushrooms, and occasionally anchovies. Let's explore a classic dish with bon filet. Bon filet is a tender and boneless cut of meat from the beef tenderloin.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 pieces of bon filet meat
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon for finishing
• 1 teaspoon garlic puree
• 10 pitted olives, sliced
• 1 finely chopped onion
• ½ wine glass of white wine
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
• Salt, pepper, oregano, thyme

Who doesn't remember the delightful bites of pasta with sauce that the whole family enjoyed, and Mom swelled with pride? Who doesn't remember the tender meat and the cheese on top adding so much flavor that there wasn't a trace left? Fluffy, aromatic, not sticking together but feeling perfect in your mouth, that's the ideal giouvetsi, and you'll savor it today with your family!

Here are our ingredients:

• 1.2 kilograms of beef, cut into pieces (brisket, shoulder, or shank)
• 500 grams of coarse barley pasta
• ½ cup of olive oil
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 chopped carrots
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon of fig syrup or honey
• ½ cup of red wine
• 1 can of grated tomato
• 2 bay leaves
• 5-6 whole allspice berries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Grated hard cheese or crumbled kefalotyri cheese for serving

Today, our menu has noua beef, which we'll make light, without too many spices. Lemon-flavored, with thyme. Whatever we have in our garden, and we'll slow cook it... In the end, we'll fry some potatoes and drizzle them with the sauce. Because... that's how we like it!!

Our ingredients:

1.5 kg of noua beef

1 pack of mushrooms

1 dry onion, sliced

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

2 juicy lemons Zest from one lemon

thyme

vegetable broth

60 g butter

10 g flour

olive oil

salt - pepper

Preheat our oven to 140-150 degrees Celsius.

Indulge in a unique culinary experience with this captivating recipe! With a harmonious combination of flavors and enticing aromas, this dish will transport you to the heart of Greek cuisine. Discover the harmony of fresh herbs, goat meat, and aromatic rice that compose this delicious recipe. It is the perfect choice for an impressive meal that will delight your taste buds. Follow the instructions and embark on a gastronomic adventure filled with flavors and delights.

our ingredients

1800 g broken front part of kid goat

1 bunch of wild mint

1 bunch of fennel fronds

1 bunch of purslane

½ bunch of finely chopped fennel

2 leeks (white part), finely chopped

1 bunch of fresh onions, finely chopped

5 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 large bunch of dill, finely chopped

400 g bonnet rice

½ wine glass of white wine

olive oil

Salt and pepper

I always believed that the deliciousness of food lies in the simplicity of its ingredients. When we add too many things, we lose the basic taste, and our dish loses its essence... Let's make a wonderful goat dish that melts in your mouth, filled with flavors.

Our Ingredients:

1 ½ kg goat meat

2 cloves of garlic,

whole 2 juicy lemons

Salt and pepper

Oregano and thyme

1 ½ kg potatoes, cut into pieces or more if the casserole allows

80 g olive oil

This dish combines the rich flavor of goat meat with the freshness of lemon, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. With the addition of garlic, oregano, and grated cheese, a rich and aromatic dish is created that will delight your loved ones. Follow the instructions and enjoy this exquisite recipe.

Our ingredients:

1 kilogram lasagna or noodles

2 kilogram of goat meat

2 cloves of garlic

1-2 teaspoons of oregano

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper

3/4 cup of white wine

Juice from one juicy lemon

200 grams of grated cheese

Flour for coating

Enjoy the flavors and aromas of Mani with this wonderful yet simple potato salad. It is a hearty salad, thanks to the rich protein from Mani's sygklino (smoked pork) and the starchy texture of the potatoes.

Our ingredients are carefully selected to capture the essence of Mani. With the addition of fresh oranges and a few olives, this salad is a perfect blend of flavors that will transport you to the enchanting landscapes of Mani.

Ingredients:

• 150g Mani sygklino
• 3 boiled potatoes
• 3 boiled eggs
• 2 oranges
• A few olives
• Salt, pepper, oregano

For the orange dressing:

• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp sugar
• 150g fresh orange juice
• 150g vegetable oil
• 150g olive oil
• Orange zest
• Salt and pepper

The basic recipe for a smooth and delicious mayonnaise.

2 egg yolks

250g sunflower oil

1 tsp white vinegar

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp mustard

a pinch of salt

a pinch of white pepper

a little water

Warm herb salad with sun-dried tomato... Their flavor is unique. Try it!

Our ingredients:

From greens: spinach, arugula, dandelion greens, chicory, purslane, sorrel, blanched nettles Herbs: mint, dill, fennel

½ bunch fresh spring onions

Grelia olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

5-6 sun-dried tomato

fillets Salt and pepper Grated feta cheese or myzithra cheese Crushed walnuts

Coming from Mexico, guacamole is a superfood on its own, a healthy option that can be enjoyed during fasting or by people with special dietary needs (gluten-free).

Avocado is a delicious fruit that can complement many dishes, salads, smoothies, drinks, dips, and more. It is rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol levels and provide protection against heart disease. It is also a good source of vitamins B5, B6, K, C, and E, and it contains about 2 grams of protein per 100 grams of avocado.

It takes care of our skin with the help of vitamins C and E, reducing wrinkles and aiding in hair repair.

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados (ready to eat)

1 finely chopped onion

1 finely chopped tomato

1-2 limes (juice) or 1 lemon (juice)

1 jalapeno or hot pepper, melted

A handful of cilantro

A pinch of cumin

1 tsp melted garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

Boiled salad is a refreshing and delightful meal or snack that combines the freshness of vegetables with the texture and rich flavor of boiled ingredients. This unique salad blends healthy eating with the pleasure of taste, making it an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a light meal or a refreshing snack while prioritizing their health. With a variety of vegetables, boiled proteins, and aromatic herbs, the boiled salad offers an imaginative combination of flavors that will satisfy your culinary desires. Get ready to discover the different textures and tastes that will elevate your salad and add a refreshing touch to your daily diet.

Ingredients:

• Boiled potatoes
• Boiled eggs
• Boiled zucchini
• Boiled carrots
• Boiled beets
• Boiled broccoli
• Boiled cauliflower
• Boiled green beans
• Assorted greens
• Olive fillets
• Capers
• ½ tsp olive oil
• Juice of one juicy lemon
• ½ tsp oregano
• Coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper