Food

Ingredients 4 thin slices of day-old bread 20 g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1 hot chili pepper 200 g portobello mushrooms 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp chopped parsley 100 g manouri cheese Sprouts, to garnish Instructions Preparing the Bread Slice the bread thinly, ideally using sourdough or day-old bread. Heat […]

Get a taste of Mediterranean culinary paradise with the delicious focaccia with Cream Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients 1 cup grated graviera cheese 1 cup grated kefalotyri cheese ½ cup kasseri cheese 2 tbsp finely chopped mint 1 tbsp dill 2 large eggs (beaten) ⅔ cup self-rising flour Pepper to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour, for coating Sunflower oil, for frying For the Tomato Sauce 6 firm, ripe tomatoes 1 garlic clove, […]

Ingredients 800 g ground beef or a mix of beef and pork 3 slices stale bread, soaked and squeezed 2 large onions, grated 1 firm ripe tomato, grated 2 tbsp wine vinegar 1 egg 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt Freshly ground […]

Everything you’ll need to make Pasta al Pomodoro 1 kg plum tomatoes 50 g  unsalted butter 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar A few basil leaves Salt Pepper Instructions Wash the tomatoes and lightly char the skins over an open flame until they start to blacken. Let them cool, then peel. Alternatively, […]

Ingredients 200 g strained yogurt (2% fat) 200 ml heavy cream (35% fat) 3 ripe mangoes + extra slices for garnishing 2 tbsp granulated stevia or other sweetener 3 gelatin sheets (3 x 2 g) Instructions Soak the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Peel and puree the mangoes in […]

Ingredients 500 g heavy cream (35% fat) 750 g strawberries 1 container yogurt (200 g) 8 tbsp sugar Instructions Select ripe, firm, and bright red strawberries. Beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth. Dissolve the sugar in the strawberry puree. Fold the yogurt and strawberry […]

Ingredients 4 large squid (1200 g in total) 1 cup fresh tomato, diced 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup xynomizithra cheese 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive paste Salt Freshly ground pepper For the Sauce Aromatic […]

Ingredients 5 ripe and firm tomatoes 2 dry onions, finely chopped 2 spring onions with their leaves, finely chopped ½ bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 tbsp chili flakes 1 beaten egg 1 cup spicy kefalotyri cheese, grated (or crumbled hard feta) […]

A delightful and savory eggplant pie filled with aromatic herbs, crunchy walnuts, and tangy tomatoes, all encased in crispy, golden phyllo dough.

Prep. Time 10′      Cooking Time 45′      Serves 5-6 Ingredients 6 large eggplants 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped 2 green onions with their leaves 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1-2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons vinegar 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped Salt Pepper Instructions Preheat the oven and […]

These crunchy chocolate clusters are an easy and quick treat, perfect for serving guests or enjoying during fasting periods

Ingredients 250g fresh or frozen blueberries 350g Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey or other sweetener Instructions To make blueberry frozen yogurt popsicles, you will need individual popsicle molds. You can also use small disposable cups with popsicle sticks. Place the blueberries in a pan and heat over medium heat. Crush the blueberries with a spoon […]

Ingredients 5 red bell peppers 5 yellow bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 100g anchovies 2 tbsp capers 2-3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced A few leaves of basil Freshly ground pepper Olive oil Toasted bread, to serve Instructions Preheat the oven to 200°C with the fan on. Grill the peppers on the oven rack until […]

Traditional Cretan handicrafts, dances, music and cuisine take center stage this weekend during the 5th Sitia Festival of Culture, Tradition & Arts.

Ingredients Tomatoes Salt Olive oil Herbs (optional) Sterilized jars Cheesecloth or other fine fabric Instructions Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on a baking tray with their skins facing down. Generously sprinkle them with salt. Cover the tray with a very fine fabric, such as a cheesecloth or gauze, and leave the tomatoes […]

The Real Thing, as it was once branded by advertisers, continues to win over consumers in Greece, as the country emerges as one of the world’s top holiday destinations. Coca Cola Tria Epsilon, a subsidiary of the Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), one of The Coca-Cola Company’s top global anchor bottlers, reported net profits […]

Ingredients 800g ripe apricots, unblemished 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 60g all-purpose flour 150g sugar 1 packet vanilla 30g almond powder 200g heavy cream (35% fat) Powdered sugar, to serve Whipped cream, to serve Instructions Wash and dry the apricots well, then cut them in half and remove the pits. Butter a 22 […]

Ingredients 2 Cottage Cheese tubs 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 very ripe bananas 2 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice 2 tbsp tahini Sugar-free chocolate Instructions Put the cottage cheese in a blender and add the honey, tahini, and cocoa. Blend very well until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the bananas in pieces […]

Ingredients 2 cups dried capers 1 garlic clove 2 kg onions 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 dried bay leaf 1 cup sweet sun-dried wine Salt Pepper Instructions Blanch the dried capers in a pot with plenty of boiling water. Repeat the process s3 times changing the water every time. Each […]