A dish that reminds us of our grandmother, of the village, of carefree laughter and joy at the table after playing, where the food was eaten with great appetite! How many of us didn't catch our grandmother making couscous in the large pan, spreading it out to dry (while we sneaked in and ate the raw dough), and then placing it in pillowcases to breathe-dry!
Ingredients:
1 chicken, cut into pieces
500g couscous
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tomato, crushed or fresh tomato
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper
A little olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
A dance of flavors that captivates the senses! Discover the world of indulgence with the exquisite combination of fresh chicken fillet, aromatic sundried tomatoes, and filleted olives. But what takes this gastronomic experience to new heights is the smoked cheese, delicately melting on top of the chicken, creating a perfectly harmonious taste. The yogurt adds a refreshing note, while the white wine complements this refined culinary experience. Accompanying suggestions such as rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables complete this dish, making it an absolute delight for gastronomy enthusiasts.
I can't wait to hear your impressions after you try it! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
• 1 chicken fillet
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon filleted olives
• 50-60g smoked cheese (e.g., metsovone, Vermio, etc.)
• 100g yogurt (half a small cup)
• A splash of white wine
• Salt and pepper to taste
A classic, everyday dish that is easily prepared, with a wonderful creamy lemon sauce that will leave you wanting more! We'll make it with delicious, flavorful rice that will impress our loved ones and earn us flattering comments!
Our Ingredients:
• 1 chicken, cut into pieces (ask your butcher to do it for you)
• 80g olive oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• Juice from one juicy lemon
• Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons corn flour
• Salt and pepper
For the Rice:
• 2 cups yellow rice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 finely chopped mushrooms
• 1 finely chopped carrot
• 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes
• A handful of finely chopped green and red bell peppers
• Salt and pepper
A recipe that comes to us from Switzerland, and we'll see it with many variations. We can find it with different types of meat such as pork, beef, chicken, filled with various types of cheese (Emmental, Edam, Gouda, Blue cheese, etc.), cold cuts (bacon, boiled ham, etc.), or even filled with spinach, fried, or baked in the oven. The "blue ribbon" which the name translates to, was a symbol of honor for the Order of Knights from 1578.
The serving also has its variations, as we can find it with cheese cream or mustard cream, topped with grated cheese and vegetables such as tomato slices, etc. The Greek variation includes filling it with Metsovone cheese and smoked pork, and gratineed with eggplant, feta cheese, and tomato.
Our Ingredients:
• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 slices of ham or bacon
• 4 slices of Emmental cheese
• 4 slices of Cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• ? teaspoon of chili powder
• ? teaspoon of turmeric
• Salt, pepper, granulated garlic
• Olive oil for frying
There's no need to say much about this dish... needless to say, whenever it's served, not a single grain remains! It's one of those dishes that you eat and lick your fingers!!!
With the basic ingredients that have intense flavor on their own, there's no need to add many vegetables to make it tasty because it has divine flavor on its own.
Our ingredients:
1 chicken, cut into portions or pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped into 4 pieces
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 can of crushed tomatoes (half of it will be blended)
½ wine glass of dry white wine
½ kilogram of small pasta (kritharaki)
3-4 cloves
Salt and pepper
Juicy stuffed chicken with a classic traditional filling. Very tasty, fantastic, and wonderful filling that you'll want to make even on Sundays to make your day a celebration!
Our ingredients:
1.5-2 kilograms of chicken
500g mixed ground beef and pork
200g chicken livers
300g glasse rice
1 packet of pine nuts
6 dried figs, finely chopped and soaked in wine
10 boiled chestnuts, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
3 fresh shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of finely chopped dill
100g room temperature butter
250g chicken broth
40g olive oil
50g white wine
2 large apples, roughly cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
1 glass of water
Who said that trahana is only served as a soup? Try it in a salad with roasted vegetables. You can combine it with sour or sweet trahana. It's a refreshing salad, delicious, and it will impress you!
Our Ingredients:
250g sour trahana
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 zucchini
1 eggplant
1 onion
1 portobello mushroom
150g crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
80g olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tsp finely chopped basil leaves
Salt, pepper, oregano
The salad with prosciutto and pomegranate is a harmonious explosion of flavors and aromas that will delight your senses. This sophisticated salad combines the rich prosciutto with the sweet and tangy notes of pomegranate, creating a dish that embraces the senses and satisfies the palate.
The accompanying mix of greens provides the perfect base for this salad. The various leaves offer a palette of refreshing flavors and textures that create a pleasant sensation in the mouth. The addition of prosciutto adds a savory and aromatic note, while the cheese flakes contribute a rich texture and taste.
The pomegranate, with its fresh juice and seeds, imparts an unparalleled sweet and tangy flavor and adds a beautiful color contrast. Dried figs, walnuts, and dill add rich aromas and textures to the salad, enhancing each bite.
The dressing, made from Cuma fig molasses, pomegranate juice, olive oil, and mustard, imparts a gentle flavor and enhances the aromas of the ingredients. The mustard adds a subtle touch, while the croutons provide a light and crispy texture.
This salad with prosciutto and pomegranate is an elegant dish that impresses both with its appearance and taste. The combined flavor of savory and sweet elements creates a harmonious balance on the palate. It is ideal for those seeking a refreshing and indulgent salad that delights with every bite.
Add this salad with prosciutto and pomegranate to your menu to elevate your meal with refined flavors and aromatic surprises. Enjoy the rich composition of ingredients and indulge in the delightful sensation it offers!
Our Ingredients:
200g mixed greens
6 slices of prosciutto
100g cheese flakes
4 dried figs, finely chopped
2 tsp finely chopped dill
1 handful of roughly chopped walnuts
1 pomegranate, cleaned (use half for juice, keep the seeds for garnish)
15g Cuma fig molasses
60g pomegranate juice
60g olive oil
10g mustard
20g croutons
2 tsp finely chopped dill
Black beans are a wonderful ingredient that can transform a simple salad into a flavorful delight. This salad with black beans offers a fragrant, healthy, and satisfying choice that will please even the most discerning palates.
The combination of cooked black beans with fresh tomatoes, carrots, green onions, and dill creates a harmonious blend of flavors. The addition of anchovies
, lemon juice, and olive oil adds freshness, acidity, and a rich aromatic note to the salad.
This salad is ideal for those who want to enjoy a tasty recipe that is easy to prepare and offers multiple health benefits. Black beans are rich in dietary fiber, protein, and antioxidants that contribute to improved digestion, maintaining a healthy digestive system, and protection against free radicals. Additionally, tomatoes provide vitamins A and C, while carrots contain vitamin A and dietary fiber that promote healthy skin and eyes.
The presence of anchovies in the salad adds a mild spicy flavor and catches attention with its characteristic taste. The addition of lemon juice and olive oil provides a subtle tanginess and aromatic touch, offering a refreshing zest to the salad.
This salad with black beans offers a plethora of flavors and nutritious ingredients that nourish and delight our senses. It is an ideal choice for a flavorful, light meal or as a side dish. Refresh your diet with this delicious salad and savor its rich taste.
Our Ingredients:
• 250g cooked black beans
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 3 anchovies
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• ½ bunch of dill, finely chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• 80g olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
A refreshing and beneficial choice for your meal.
Avocado salad is a dish that combines the rich flavor and nutritional value of this exceptional fruit with fresh ingredients and aromatic notes. It is an easy and quick option for a healthy meal, whether you are on a diet or simply seeking a light and refreshing choice for your office or evening meal.
Avocado, with its velvety texture and rich taste, offers numerous health benefits. It is rich in healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. At the same time, it adds a creamy and luscious layer to our salad, enhancing both texture and flavor.
The combination of wild arugula, fresh cucumber, and tomatoes adds coolness and crispness, while the crumbled feta cheese provides a balanced flavor with a pronounced aromatic presence. The avocado-based sauce, featuring cilantro, parsley, and the fragrant juice of a lemon, complements the recipe with a fragrant and creamy character. The aromatic herbs contribute a fresh aroma, while the lemon imparts a refreshing tang.
This avocado salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Avocado contains healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to heart health. It also contains dietary fiber, promoting digestion and a satisfying feeling of fullness. Wild arugula is rich in vitamin K, supporting bone health and the immune system.
You can enjoy this avocado salad as a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients: For the salad:
• 1 avocado
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 10g crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
• ½ avocado
• Olive oil
• 8 sprigs of cilantro
• 10 sprigs of parsley
• Salt and white pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced
What can I say about this salad? It's simply irresistible. I usually remember it on Clean Monday, but today, I decided to share it with you. Give it a try, and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinion!
Our ingredients:
1 fillet of smoked herring, finely chopped
180g black-eyed beans (soaked in water overnight)
2 fresh onions, finely chopped
½ dry onion, finely chopped
1 smoked red bell pepper
½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped
5 sun-dried tomato fillets, finely chopped
60g grelia olive oil
25g lemon juice
Zest of half a lemon
1 tsp dill
Salt and pepper
Are you a fan of healthy eating? Are you fasting? Do you want something different, light, and tasty? Well, here is your recipe to make the most delicious soy meatballs.
For our ingredients, we will need:
• 1/3 of a package of soy mince (preparation instructions can be found on the packaging)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp mustard
• Finely chopped green onion
• Half a bunch of parsley
• Breadcrumbs from 2 slices of bread
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
• 2-3 mint leaves
• 2 tbsp oats
• A little flour
A salad that evokes the feeling of summer, delicious and light. You can find it predominantly during Lent, in many taverns and restaurants across our islands and throughout Greece.
Our ingredients:
300g mixed salad greens
10 cherry tomatoes
10 boiled shrimp
1 small octopus, boiled and finely chopped
5 mussels, steamed and removed from the shell
5 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tbsp lime juice
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp finely chopped dry onion
1 tsp finely chopped fresh onion
1 tsp finely chopped dill
Salt and pepper
Lime zest
Slippery or purslane, also known as pigweed, lamb's quarters, or verdolaga. A precious salad green that can be found both wild and cultivated. With its abundance of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, it is classified among the most beneficial plants. It provides protection against cancer, aids respiratory health, fights cholesterol, gastrointestinal issues, promotes skin healing, acts as a diuretic, lowers blood pressure, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is believed to have aphrodisiac properties, and has vermifugal effects (kills intestinal parasites and worms). We consume it in salads, as dried tea, as fresh juice, and its seeds can be used as a decoction.
Our ingredients:
1 bunch of slippery/purslane
2 boiled eggs
5 carob rusks
1 chopped tomato
60 grams of olive oil
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
30 grams of vinegar
Salt and pepper
This dish is ideal for family meals or special occasions and can be accompanied by a variety of salads or seafood dishes. Enjoy the authentic flavor of cuttlefish combined with the deliciousness of vegetable filling, and discover the rich and savory culture of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients:
1 kg frozen cuttlefish
2 potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
2 onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
? bunch of dill, finely chopped
Vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Stuffed cuttlefish with rice is a traditional dish found in many Mediterranean cuisine regions. In this simple and flavorful recipe, cuttlefish is filled with a rich mixture of rice and aromatic ingredients. The combination of the savory seafood, tender rice, and fresh flavors from the peppers creates a dish that can be enjoyed by both young and old.
Here are the ingredients you'll need:
• 1 kilogram of frozen cuttlefish
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 30 grams of ouzo (anise-flavored liqueur)
• 150 grams of Carolina rice
• 1 finely chopped carrot
• 1 finely chopped zucchini
• 1 finely chopped green pepper
• 1 finely chopped red pepper
• 1/2 bunch of finely chopped dill
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable broth
Stuffed Cuttlefish with Spinach
Stuffed cuttlefish with spinach and rice is a delicious and nutritious fasting dish that combines the rich flavor of cuttlefish with the freshness and nutritional value of spinach and rice. This recipe offers a balanced combination of flavors and nutritious ingredients.
To prepare this dish, you will need cuttlefish, spinach, rice, and a few more ingredients of your choice. You can follow the steps below:
Ingredients:
• 1 kg frozen cuttlefish
• 400 g spinach
• 4 fresh onions, finely chopped
• 1 dry onion, finely chopped
• ½ bunch of dill, finely chopped
• ? bunch of fennel, finely chopped
• 100 g rice
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable broth
Stuffed cuttlefish with feta cheese, manouri cheese, and tomato is a traditional recipe originating from Greek cuisine. This dish combines the rich flavor of cuttlefish with the creamy texture of feta cheese and manouri cheese, along with the freshness of tomatoes. It is a simple and delicious option that can be enjoyed throughout the year, even as an appetizer.
Ingredients:
• 1 kilogram of frozen cuttlefish
• 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled manouri cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• Pepper and oregano
• Olive oil
For the sauce:
• 1 tomato, grated
• A handful of dill
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
An alternative stuffed dish that is light, healthy, and suitable for fasting periods. Fragrant and flavorful stuffed vegetables with a taste of the sea.
Our Ingredients:
2-3 tomatoes
2-3 eggplants
2-3 bell peppers
2-3 zucchinis
1 ½ tablespoons of rice per medium-sized stuffed vegetable (approximately 400g total)
3-4 small potatoes, sliced
½ kg small shrimp or mixed seafood 1 cup of olive oil ½ bunch of finely chopped dill
½ bunch of finely chopped parsley
2-3 fresh onions, finely chopped
1 shot of ouzo
2 dried onions, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
There's nothing better than catching fish straight from the nets they come in... And among them, I caught some anchovies to put in the oven. There's no dish more delicious than this!!! With its tomato and the rest of the vegetables from the garden, and the oregano I've gathered, they all give flavor. And in the end, just before serving, a drizzle of olive oil on top, so you can taste the mountain and the sea together. Blessing!!!!
Our Ingredients:
1 kg cleaned anchovies, boneless, and headless
4 tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
2 zucchinis, grated
2 carrots, grated
2 onions, grated
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
3-4 tbsp fresh oregano
Salt, pepper
Olive oil
1 juicy lemon
Delicious oven-baked anchovies with tomatoes, infused with all their flavors, making it a top-notch dish. Perfect for enjoying with friends over a delightful ouzo mezze!
Our Ingredients:
1 kg cleaned anchovies, without heads,
washed 3 ripe tomatoes,
sliced 5-6 cloves of garlic,
sliced ½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped
Salt, pepper, oregano
1 tbsp mild mustard
Olive oil
If you are looking for a recipe that will impress your guests, then shrimp pasta is exactly what you are looking for! A dish full of flavor and aromas, that will surely leave you satisfied. With your favorite pasta, medium or large shrimp and fresh tomatoes, this recipe is easy and quick to prepare. The result is a delicious and wonderful culinary experience that you will definitely love!
Our ingredients:
8-10 medium or large shrimp
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic
1 shot of ouzo
400 g fresh tomatoes, grated without skin and seeds
2 tbsp chopped basil
500 g pasta of your choice
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Tempura shrimp is an exquisite seafood dish that is definitely worth trying. These small-sized shrimp have a delicate and subtle flavor, and they are typically cooked in a way that preserves and enhances their freshness and aroma. They are ideal for sauces, marinades, or as accompaniments, adding a touch of luxury to every bite.
Ingredients:
120g cake flour
240g ice-cold water
50g corn flour
1 egg + 1 egg white
? tsp salt
? tsp sweet paprika
8 large shrimp, cleaned and dried thoroughly
Vegetable oil for frying
A wonderful and delicious dish with a velvety sauce. It's not summer without shrimp saganaki, it's not a mezze without it, and it's not a taverna without shrimp saganaki!
Ingredients:
10 medium-sized cleaned shrimp (keep the tails on a few of them)
100g fresh tomato juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
50g ouzo
500g shrimp bisque
200g crumbled feta cheese
50g olive oil
Salt and pepper
Oregano and thyme