A delicious dish that combines goat’s meat with the renowned Cretan stamnagkathi and famous Greek avgolemono sauce (egg-lemon sauce). Featured in Series 5 Episode 4. Stamnagkathi is a Greek variety of wild chicory that grows in the mountains of Crete. It is of high nutritional and therapeutic value and has been used as a medicine since ancient times. It is […]
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Kytherian Paximadia
Basically, these are wheat rusks that are made across Greece. In Kythera they use olive oil, giving a unique flavour. Featured in Series 5 Episode 11. Ingredients 1kg Hard flour (for bread and pies) 2 Sachets yeast 2 Teaspoon sugar 2 Teaspoon salt 400ml Water 200ml Olive oil Method Mix all the ingredients and knead […]
Read MoreMelitzanosalata – Eggplant Dip
Any eggplant lovers out there? Melitzanosalata is a classic Greek appetizer made with roasted, smoky eggplants. It is served aside pita bread, toasted bread, or as part of an array of meze. We’ve all seen it on the restaurant menus, now it’s time to make it! As seen in Series 5 Episode 8. Ingredients 5 Large […]
Read MoreRyzogalo – Rice Pudding
This is a signature dessert for Greeks and it is so easy and quick to make, with simple ingredients that everyone has at home. It’s light and full of flavor. Try it and you’ll love it! Featured in Series 5 Episode 13. Ingredients 1 Litre water 1 Litre milk 150-200g Sugar (depending how sweet we […]
Read MoreHow to Make Portokalopita
This classic Greek sweet, made using oranges and filo pastry as major ingredients, is a favourite for not only me, but the crew of Mia Zoi as well. After we recently broadcast an episode that featured the making of Portokalopita we were inundated with request for the recipe. So here it is, straight from Captain Ioannis and […]
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