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Koulouria: A Traditional Greek Easter Dessert [video]

Koulouria, also known as koulourakia, is a Greek top pastry for Easter season, as they are both suitable for people who fast, as well as delicious and simple to make. The root of the word koulouria roughly translates to...

The Most Peculiar Greek Vasilopita Recipe Contains Meat!

The New Year's cake -- commonly known as vasilopita -- recipe varies depending on the place of origin. It is not always sweet which may seem peculiar to certain Greeks, especially those who live in the capital or abroad. In...

Two Οriginal Recipes for the Best Kourabiedes and Melomakarona

Christmas is almost here, and as with most religious holidays celebrated in Greece, food is a central aspect of the festive days. There are two traditional deserts that are prevalent in Greek homes during these days: the almond based kourabiedes and the...

Healthy Dolmades with Ancient Greeks' Favorite Kale and Quinoa

In ancient Greece, kale used to grow wild in the countryside and was a staple in most households. It was widely consumed not only as food but as medicine too. Disocorides, an ancient Greek physician, pharmacologist and botanist informs us that...

A Lesson In Grilling the Perfect Octopus

One of the most famous summer mezedes served in Greek fish taverns is octopus. It is a perfect plate to accompany ouzo and wine. The most common recipe for octopus in fish taverns is the grilled version, according to...