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rizogalo - rice pudding in a bowl
Breakfast, Dessert

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Almost every culture has its own version of rice pudding, and this is the Greek one I grew up with. It’s thick, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a hint of vanilla. Simple and quick to make, you can enjoy Rizogalo warm or cold—as a dessert, […]

Biftekia with lemon potatoes on a plate
Mains

Biftekia (Beef Patties) with Lemon Potatoes

This one-pan Biftekia (Beef Patties) with Lemon Potatoes recipe is a true comfort food classic, combining hearty, juicy beef patties with perfectly roasted, lemony potatoes. It’s simple to make and full of flavour! I love a meal that gives you maximum flavour with minimal effort—and […]

Fasolatha - White Bean Soup
Soups

Fasolatha (White Bean Soup)

Fasolatha is a hearty Greek White Bean Soup that’s nourishing and simple to make. This classic soup combines tender white beans with diced vegetables like onion, carrot, celery, and potato and a hint of tomato paste. It is then finished with a generous splash of […]

Fava- yellow split pea puree in a bowl
Dips, Mains, Sides

Fava (Yellow Split Pea Puree)

Greek Fava is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a creamy purée made by gently simmering yellow split peas with onion and olive oil and then finished off with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. It doesn’t get simpler than this! Greek Fava involves slowly simmering […]

Greek Olive Oil Fries - Patates Tiganites, in a bowl with crumbled feta
Mains, Sides

Greek Olive Oil Fries (Patates Tiganites)

There’s nothing quite like a batch of Patates Tiganites – the classic Greek-style home-made potato fries. Seasoned with salt and occasionally topped with crumbled feta, oregano, or a squeeze of lemon juice, Greek Olive Oil Fries are perfect on their own or as a simple, […]