Tag: traditional greek food

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 […]

eggplant-potato-and-tomato-casserole-in-bowl
Mains, Sides

Eggplant, Potato and Tomato Casserole

This Eggplant, Potato and Tomato Casserole is a classic example of ‘lathera’ cuisine, a Greek tradition known for dishes cooked with plenty of olive oil. Here, eggplant and potatoes are first pan-fried in olive oil. Then, they’re topped with caramelised onions and baked in a […]

Soutzoukakia - Greek meatballs in tomato sauce in a saucepan
Mains

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Soutzoukakia are Greek-style meatballs with a unique twist – they’re oval-shaped and flavoured with cumin and garlic. Cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce, these flavourful meatballs are perfect for family dinners and are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. This recipe is […]

Taramosalata dip - fish roe dip in a bowl
Appetisers, Dips

Taramosalata (Greek Fish Roe Dip)

This Taramosalata (Greek Fish Roe Dip) is smooth and creamy, with only five ingredients! The fish roe is blended with bread and canola oil for a smooth and light texture, as well as onion and lemon juice for that slightly tangy flavour. Growing up, one […]

Moussaka on a plate
Mains

Moussaka (Minced Beef, Eggplant and Potato Bake)

This Mediterranean classic is a staple in many Greek households, including mine. It features layers of tender eggplant, thinly sliced potatoes, a rich tomato meat sauce, and topped with a creamy béchamel sauce. Baked to golden perfection, it is a comforting and flavourful meal that […]

Greek lemon chicken soup - avgolemono in a bowl
Mains, Soups

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

This traditional Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) is made from just a handful of ingredients – tender whole chicken, hearty rice, and a creamy egg-lemon sauce. It’s guaranteed to warm you up and leave you wanting more. My mum’s recipe for Avgolemono Soup follows her […]

Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives in a white bowl.
Salads, Sides

Greek Salad

Versatile and vibrant, Greek Salad is the ideal sidekick to any main dish, but with its fresh flavours and wholesome ingredients, it shines just as brightly when savoured solo. Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki Salata, or village salad, is a staple in Greek households […]