Of the over 200 inhabited islands of Greece, the vast majority are quite small. Crete, Rhodes and Lesbos are three of the biggest, and incidentally, three of the most visited. However many of the little guys have just as much, if not more, to offer holidaymakers. Plus they’re invariably a lot quieter too! Take Paxos […]
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Greek meatballs served with wild greens, as seen in series 3 episode 7! Keftédes is a famous Greek meze dish, which can also be a filling meal when served with some hórta on the side. Hórta vrastá, which means boiled wild greens, are a delicious, healthy side dish and a staple in any Greek household and tavern. They […]
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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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