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 …

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 …

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 …