Despite its simplicity, this recipe from series 3 episode 6, prepared by Chef Kyriako, is to die for! All you need is the meat, some rosemary and salt, one onion, two oranges and some honey. The leg is a tender part of the meat as it is close to the bone, and the small pieces […]
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Featured in Series three episode four, this is a traditional Greek recipe, full of favour – especially in the summer when tomatoes are in season! Normally, gemista is vegetarian, filled with rice, chopped vegetables and baked in a tomato based sauce. But some prefer it with minced meat as part of the filling. Below is […]
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Greek food is generally considered to be rather simple. That’s not to say it’s lacking in flavour or elegance. It actual fact, there’s a sophistication about it, with tastes that range from the very subtle, right through to big and bold. It’s also quite healthy, especially when fresh produce is used and a variety of […]
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Flavored with the flagship product of Chios, mastic, “masourakia” is a typical sweet of the island that the locals would traditionally make for weddings, engagements and other festive occasions. Chef Kyriako’s mother comes from Chios, so of course we had to make it! Ingredients 1 pack of filo pastry 150g butter For filling 400g Masticha […]
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Sarmadakia or Dolmadakia are tiny handmade stuffed vine leaves that you can find in many variations all over Greece. In Thassos and Northern Greece they make them small and with no minced meat in them – truly mouthwatering! They’re definitely one of the most popular meze dishes in the country. Ingredients 250g vine leaves 400g […]
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