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Yoghurt Cake

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This Yoghurt Cake is a family favourite, with a soft, moist texture and a subtle cocoa swirl that makes it look as good as it tastes. My mum and aunt have been making this cake for years, always adding just…

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Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Potatoes and Carrots)

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Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Potatoes and Carrots) is a simple, nourishing, and flavour-packed stew that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender green peas, potatoes, and carrots are gently cooked in a light tomato and olive oil sauce, allowing the natural…

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Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)

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These Papoutsakia are a delicious, lighter twist on Moussaka (Minced Beef, Eggplant and Potato Bake), perfect when you want all the flavour but a quicker, lower-carb version. Soft roasted eggplants are filled with a tomato-based mince mixture, topped with creamy…

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Best Greek Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies)

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If you love a crunchy biscuit that keeps well and pairs perfectly with coffee, these Koulourakia might just become your new favourite. In Greek homes, certain biscuits are always on hand for guests, for coffee, and for moments of remembrance.…

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Mini Greek Cheese Pastries (Tiropitakia Kourou)

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These Mini Greek Cheese Pastries are the perfect little snack. The pastry is made with Greek yoghurt, making them soft on the outside with a simple, cheesy filling. Greek yoghurt is the secret ingredient behind these pastries, giving the dough…

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Greek Fish Soup (Psarosoupa)

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This Greek Fish Soup (Psarosoupa) is made with fresh fish, vegetables and rice, and is light, lemony and full of flavour. It’s pure comfort in a bowl – perfect for those cooler days or when you just want a simple…

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Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

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This Greek Rice Pudding is thick, creamy and subtly sweetened with a hint of vanilla. Follow my simple step-by-step recipe here – it’s quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold – as a dessert, snack,…

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Hi, I’m Chrissie. Welcome to my food blog where I share ‘Mum’s Greek Recipes’, a collection of traditional Greek dishes that I grew up enjoying, and recipes inspired by my Mediterranean Greek heritage.

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