The original version of this classic soup stems from the Greek Easter tradition in which roasted lamb was served as the main course during the festive Easter lunch. The parts of the lamb unsuitable for roasting were then incorporated into magiritsa, and the soup was usually consumed to break the Lent. Today it comes in …
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Nacho cheeseburger
Ingredients 2 beef burgers 2 slices cheddar 2 sesame seed burger buns 2 tbsp guacamole 2 tbsp chipotle or chilli mayo 2 tbsp salsa small handful salted nachos ½ small bunch coriander leaves torn Method step 1 Heat the grill to medium-high. Put the burgers on a baking sheet and grill for 5-8 mins on …
Next level potato salad
Ingredients 800g Jersey Royals, Charlotte or Anya potatoes or another waxy variety 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp muscatel or white wine vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot very finely chopped 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp soured cream 1 tbsp horseradish sauce ¼ lemon juiced 2 spring onions finely sliced handful of crispy fried …
Charred aubergines with white beans & salsa verde
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for rubbing and drizzling 1 onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves crushed ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 thyme sprigs 200ml vegetable stock 3 tbsp crème fraîche or vegan alternative, if needed lemon zested, plus wedges to serve 4 medium …
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Halloumi skewers
Ingredients 500g halloumi your chosen glaze (optional) Method step 1 Slice the halloumi into large chunks and thread onto three skewers. Light the barbecue. Brush the skewers with your chosen glaze and, when the flames have died down, cook for 1-2 mins on each side (or, cook in a griddle pan set over a high …
Molten cheese-stuffed burgers
Ingredients 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion very finely chopped 70g smoked pancetta finely chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked 500g lean beef mince (no more than 10% fat) 50g fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg yolk 60g mature cheddar grated 60g grated mozzarella For the herby burger sauce 120g mayonnaise 2½ tsp …
Halloumi salad with orange & mint
Ingredients 3 medium oranges segments and juice 1 small bunch mint leaves chopped 4 tsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil 2 x 250g packs halloumi cheese drained 50g walnut pieces, toasted 145g rocket watercress and spinach Method step 1 Heat a large griddle or frying pan over a high heat. In a large …
Creamy courgette risotto
Ingredients 50g butter plus 2 knobs more 1 small onion finely chopped 250g courgette 140g coarsely grated, the rest diced 175g risotto rice zest and juice 1 lemon 1.2l vegetable (or chicken) stock kept hot on a low heat 25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated 2 heaped tbsp mascarpone splash of olive oil 1 heaped …
Mini pizza quiches
Ingredients 2 large tortilla wraps 4 eggs chopped vegetables (optional) 6 slices salami 3 cherry tomatoes halved, plus extra to serve handful basil leaves vegetable sticks, to serve Method step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Using a 12cm cutter (or a small plate) cut circles from the large tortilla wraps – you should …
Feta & peach couscous
Ingredients 3 ripe peaches 35g mixed seeds 150g vegetarian feta 1 x 100g pack lemon & garlic couscous Method step 1 De-stone and quarter the peaches. Put in a roasting tin with the seeds, chunks of feta and drizzle over 3 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 12-15 mins at 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook the couscous …
Giant peach, nectarine & apricot meringue tart
Ingredients 30-33cm puff pastry round sheet (we used Marie La Pâte Feuilletée), or roll your own from a 375g block 100g crème fraîche plus extra to serve (optional) 1 large egg plus 2 egg whites 100g ground almond 1 tsp vanilla extract 140g caster sugar 3-5 stone fruits (a mixture of peaches, nectarines and apricots), …
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Sausage & veg one-pot
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 12 good-quality sausages 1 small onion chopped 1 fennel bulb quartered, then sliced 2 garlic cloves crushed ½ red chilli finely chopped 2 tsp fennel seed 2 tbsp plain flour 150ml white wine 500ml chicken stock 200g pack green bean halved 300g broad bean double podded (unpodded weight) 300g pea …
Mashed cannellini beans with wilted greens & fried artichokes
Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove crushed 2 thyme sprigs pinch of red chilli flakes 400g can cannellini beans drained, 1 tbsp of can water reserved 1 lemon zested and juiced, plus wedges to serve 200g mixed seasonal greens (I used spinach, watercress, sorrel and rocket) 2 tbsp semolina flour 100g cooked artichoke …
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Fasolakia
A traditional summer staple in Greece, fasolakia is a simple, one-pot dish consisting of green beans that are simmered in olive oil alongside fresh, ripe tomatoes. It is occasionally enriched with other vegetables, such as onions, zucchini, or potatoes, and is usually seasoned with a variety of fresh herbs. Traditionally enjoyed as the main course, …
Galaktoboureko
This traditional Greek dessert consists of numerous phyllo sheets that are sprinkled with melted butter and coupled with a light semolina custard. When baked and well-chilled, the pastry is traditionally doused in the orange spiced, sugary syrup, allowing the layers to absorb the flavors and transform galaktoboureko into a soft, velvety treat. This Greek classic …
Bakaliaros
Though the term bakaliaros refers to cod fish, Greeks mainly use it to describe golden and crispy cod fritters. Whether it employs salt or fresh cod, the dish can be made with batter-fried pieces of cod or flaked cod that is then incorporated into a thick batter. The fritters are mainly served as a meze …
Kourabiedes
These crispy and buttery shortbread cookies are a classic Greek dessert. Even though some variations occasionally employ walnuts, they are traditionally prepared with a rich dough that incorporates ground almonds, butter, and various flavorings such as vanilla or strong brandy. They are usually shaped into crescent or round shapes and are generously coated in powdered …
Psarosoupa
Greek psarosoupa (lit. fish soup) is a simple dish consists of fish—usually the firm-fleshed varieties like red mullet, snapper, cod, or red gurnard—poached with vegetables; most often a combination of carrots, celery, and onions, or leeks, garlic, and potatoes. Once it is cooked, the fish is set aside while the broth is boiled with rice. Quite …
Avgolemono
Avgolemono is a Greek soup made with whisked eggs and lemon juice that are combined in a broth up to a point when the soup develops a thick consistency, but not longer, as the ingredients would start to curdle. The soup is quite old, dating back to the time of Alexander. Many people believe that …
Saganaki
Saganaki is a highly popular Greek appetizer where various vegetables, meats, or seafood such as shrimp or mussels are wrapped in cheese, then pan-fried or seared. The cheese can also be prepared on its own, without any accompaniments. It is then pan-seared until it develops its distinctive golden crust, and served in the so-called sagani, a small, two-handled …
Melomakarona
Though they are thought to have originated in ancient Phoenicia, melomakaronas are nowadays a typical Greek Christmas treat. These delicious semolina cookies are traditionally flavored with honey, orange zest, cinnamon and other spices, olive oil, and cognac. Immediately after baking, melomakarona cookies are doused in honey syrup, then sprinkled with ground walnuts. Although some argue that another Greek …
Peach & chilli chutney
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion sliced 700g (prepared weight) firm peach (about 8), peeled and cut into small dice 6 thumb-sized red chillies finely chopped thumb-sized piece ginger peeled and cut into fine matchsticks 1 tbsp cumin seed seeds from 15 cardamom pods 200g soft light brown sugar 250ml cider vinegar Method step …
Hot coconut & raspberry puds
Ingredients 400g raspberries 140g light muscovado sugar plus 4 tbsp more 100g butter melted, plus extra for greasing 6 tbsp good-quality raspberry jam 140g self-raising flour 140g desiccated coconut 3 large eggs 250ml coconut milk from a can 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda coconut yogurt to serve (we used Yeo-Valley Greek-style) Method step 1 Put …
Sunshine tiramisu
Ingredients 2 medium eggs separated 50g caster sugar 250g tub mascarpone 150ml pot double cream 125ml marsala wine 175g pack sponge finger 400g mix of nectarines and peach stoned and diced 50g crunchy amaretti biscuit Method step 1 Use an electric whisk to beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until the mixture is …
Black Forest pudding
Ingredients sunflower oil for greasing 300g blackberry 300g dark cherry halved and stoned, or quartered if large 200g small black seedless grape 140g golden caster sugar 200g blackcurrant 200g blueberry 4 tbsp crème de cassis 400g medium-sliced white bread clotted or single cream to serve (optional) Method step 1 Brush a 1.5-litre pudding basin with …