Ladenia is a type of soft flatbread that’s topped with tomato slices, onions, and a generous drizzle of Greek olive oil. Hailing from Kimolos, this savory delicacy is considered to be the Greek take on Italian pizza, and it is believed to date back to the time of the Venetian occupation of the island. …
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Diples
This delicious Greek dessert consists of thin pastry sheets that are rolled, deep-fried, and doused or drizzled with a thick, honey-based syrup. These pastries can be wrapped into various shapes and are often sprinkled with nuts and dusted with cinnamon. Especially popular on the island of Peloponnese, they are a Greek classic that is usually …
Koufeto
Koufeto is a traditional sweet preserve or spoon sweet (glyko tou koutaliou) from the island of Milos. It is made by simmering pieces of local sweet white pumpkin in a mixture of water, sugar, and local honey, which is then combined with blanched almonds and lemon juice. The preserve is typically kept in glass …
Skordalia
Skordalia is a flavorful Greek dish made from a combination of mashed potatoes, olive oil, vinegar, raw garlic, and almonds. The dish is usually served as a spread or a dip, either at room temperature or chilled, when it is typically paired with warm pita bread. Due to its intense garlicky flavors, skordalia is also …
Roasted tomato, basil & parmesan quiche
Ingredients 300g cherry tomatoes drizzle olive oil 50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated 2 eggs 284ml pot double cream handful basil leaves, shredded, plus a few small ones left whole for scattering For the pastry 280g plain flour plus extra for dusting 140g cold butter cut into pieces Method step 1 To make the pastry, …
Sticky onion & cheddar quiche
Ingredients 25g butter 500g small onion (about 5 in total), halved and finely sliced 2 eggs 284ml pot double cream 140g mature cheddar coarsely grated For the pastry 280g plain flour plus extra for dusting 140g cold butter Method step 1 To make the pastry, tip the flour and butter into a bowl, then rub …
10-minute couscous salad
Ingredients 100g couscous 200ml hot low salt vegetable stock (from a cube is fine) 2 spring onions 1 red pepper ½ cucumber 50g feta cheese cubed 2tbsp pesto 2tbsp pine nuts Method step 1 Tip the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins until fluffy and …
Strawberry cheesecakes
Ingredients 85g low-fat biscuit (we used WeightWatchers ginger biscuits) 200g tub extra-light soft cheese 200g tub 0% fat Greek yogurt 4 tbsp caster sugar few drops vanilla extract 2 tbsp good-quality strawberry jam 100g strawberry hulled and sliced Method step 1 Put the biscuits in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin until …
Real tomato soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato purée 400g can chopped tomato handful basil leaf pinch bicarbonate of soda 600ml milk Method step 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan, then tip in the onion and garlic. Cook over a moderate heat until the …
Jerk chicken with rice & peas
Ingredients 12 chicken thighs bone in 1 lime halved hot sauce to serve (optional) For the marinade 1 big bunch spring onions roughly chopped thumb-sized piece ginger roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves ½ a small onion 3 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded if you want less heat ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp thyme leaves …
Scrumptious strawberry pavlova
Ingredients For the pavlova 2 tsp vinegar any type 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cornflour 4 large egg whites 100g light muscovado sugar 100g golden caster sugar 25g hazelnuts For the topping 600g strawberries 3 tbsp cassis (blackcurrant liquer) 568ml carton double cream Method step 1 Preheat the oven to 140C/gas 1/ fan 120C. …
Triple-layered berry cheesecake
Ingredients 100g butter melted, plus extra for the tin 200g digestive biscuits 2 gelatine leaves 50g raspberries 50g caster sugar plus 2 tbsp 350g strawberries 500g full-fat soft cheese 250ml double cream few drops red or pink food colouring 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 50g white chocolate melted few drops lemon extract (optional) Method step …
Crisp chicken bites
Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breast fillets 6 tbsp red pesto 3 large handfuls breadcrumbs frsh or dried (about 300g/10oz) olive oil Method step 1 Cut the chicken breasts into small chunks, each about the size of a marble (you should get roughly 15 pieces per breast). Put the pesto in a bowl and mix together …
Asparagus salad with a runny poached egg
Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 200g peeled cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), cut into bite-sized pieces 2 handfuls mixed leaves ¼ cucumber cut into batons 8 asparagus spears trimmed 2 large eggs Method step 1 Pour the olive oil and vinegar into a small bowl, mix well and add …
Chicken souvlaki
Ingredients 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs For the marinade 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon zest and juice 1 lemon plus 1 lemon cut into wedges to serve 4 garlic cloves crushed For the …
Maracuja (Passion fruit mousse traybake)
Ingredients 2 passion fruits flesh scooped out 250ml passion fruit juice from a carton 4 sheets gelatine 2 x 400g cans sweetened condensed milk 500ml double cream loosely whipped For the biscuit base 250g digestive biscuit 100g butter melted For the fruit coulis 2 mangoes juice 1 lime 2 tbsp golden caster sugar 2 passion …
Hirino me selino
This flavorful stew consists of braised pork that is combined with celery, onions, spices, and herbs such as dill or oregano. The dish is finished off with the addition of avgolemono, the creamy egg and lemon sauce that additionally thickens the stew. Though it can be prepared year-round, this Greek classic is mainly associated with colder …
Arni me patates sto fourno
This Greek classic consists of an oven-roasted combination of potatoes and a leg of lamb, which can be marinated or seasoned with olive oil and fresh herbs. The dish is mainly prepared for special occasions or family gatherings, and it is typically served with a drizzle of lemon juice. This hearty main course is best …
Kolokythoanthoi
Greek-style stuffed zucchini flowers are typically filled with a combination of rice, vegetables and various spices and herbs. If prepared with a rice stuffing, the blossoms are usually slowly baked in the oven, and if stuffed with other ingredients, they can also be baked or dipped in batter and shortly fried. They are best served accompanied …
Strapatsada
This popular Greek dish, which goes under the name strapatsada or kagianas, consists of diced, sautéed tomatoes that are seasoned with fresh herbs, then combined with lightly beaten eggs and topped with crumbled feta cheese. With its rustic appeal and clean, refreshing flavors, it is mainly enjoyed as a light main course or a side to …
Tirokafteri
This creamy Greek dipping sauce is usually prepared with a combination of feta cheese, milk or yogurt, hot peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Although it is a traditional dish, it is regionally influenced and may contain anything from roasted red peppers to other types of cheese. Tirokafteri is a standard Greek appetizer and a typical …
Milkshake ice pops
Ingredients 405ml can light condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 ripe chopped banana 10 strawberries or 3 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread Method step 1 Pour the light condensed milk into a food processor and add the vanilla bean paste and chopped banana. Whizz until smooth. Add either the strawberries or chocolate hazelnut spread …
Elderflower gin
Ingredients elderflower heads 125ml elderflower cordial lemon peel (optional) 1tbsp golden caster sugar 500ml gin Method step 1 Shake any obvious bugs off the elderflower heads then put them into a large jar or jug. Add the elderflower cordial, lemon peel, caster sugar and pour over the gin. Cover and leave to infuse for 24hrs. …
Frosé
Ingredients 1 bottle dry rosé 300g strawberries hulled and halved 50g caster sugar juice of 1 lemon Method step 1 Pour the bottle of rosé into a deep roasting tin and carefully put it in the freezer overnight. step 2 The next day, mix the strawberries with the sugar and leave to sit for 30 …
Fruit salad
Ingredients 2 kiwi 1 mango 150g pineapple 100g grapes 400g mixed berries we used strawberries, raspberries and blackberries 1 large orange 2 tsp honey (optional) Method step 1 Prepare the fruit with a small serrated knife. Cut the top and bottom off the kiwi, stand it up on one of its flat surfaces and cut …