Our last pie for the Greek Pie Drive 2023 is shared by Fofi @fofimeli from the family of @ladi_biosas. “Crete has more sunshine than anywhere else in Greece and that alone makes just about everything taste delicious. In the Cretan valleys and mountains Fennel is in abundance and it is a common ingredient in the Cretan cuisine. That […]
“Diversity is the spice of life and spices make for diverse food. The Greek recipes I learnt from my mum, aunties and others really warm my heart. This one is from my cousin – it’s a very traditional dish from our island of Kefalonia. Hope you enjoy it!” Persefoni Thliveris One good meat pie deserves another! […]
“This galaktoboureko was originally conceived in the kitchen of Paralies Greek Tavern, a humble establishment in Westgarth that was owned and run by my yiayia and pappou. I myself, spent many of my school holidays there, doing anything from packing the bread baskets to singing on stage whilst Yiayia and Pappou meal prepped for the […]
Our first recipe for the Meri Month of May 2023 and the Greek Pie Drive, is a Kreatopita (meat pie) from the region of Tirnavo in Thessalia, Greece. This recipe was shared with me by Tina @tinaseretislaftsis, a beautiful and very creative Kali Orexi fillo student, who learned the recipe from her mother-in-law Maria, who emanates […]
Andriana shares her delicious Kotopita (Chicken Pie) with Kali Orexi. Andriana is Greek-Cypriot and learned this recipe from her cousin in Cyprus. She brought this recipe with her when she came to Australia with her husband and young family as migrants fleeing the war in Cyprus in 1974. This is a treasured family recipe that has […]
The @grecianpurveyor William, has generously shared his mum, Vasiliki’s Karydopita – Vasiliki’s Walnut Cake – a recipe that comes to you directly from Kalpaki, Ioannina, Epirus Greece. This is William’s favourite Greek sweet. In fact, whenever William returns to his family in Greece, a feast of his favourite foods await – Kouneli Stifado (rabbit stew) and […]
Sofia’s recipe of Stuffed Zakynthian Artichokes is shared by her daughter-in-law Kat of @mulberry_pomegranate. This recipe forms part of the rich culinary heritage that Sofia brought with her to Australia from her beloved Zakynthos. It is one of many of Sofia’s recipes that Kat has lovingly documented and shared on her blog “Mulberry Pomegranate”. Kat […]
Eleni from @myfamilysfooddiary shares her family recipe for Battered Zucchini Flowers with Halloumi! Eleni’s grandmother would often make these for her family when Eleni was growing up in Cyprus! Sweet, aromatic zucchini-flowers stuffed with a slice of salty, squeaky halloumi, a fresh mint leaf and then lightly battered and fried to delicious golden perfection! YUM!!!! Thank you […]
Greek Recipes
Kali Orexi’s Lahanodolmades – Greek Beef-Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Baked in Red Sauce Recipe
I am sharing with you my beautiful recipe of Lahanodolmades – Stuffed Cabbage Leaves. Traditionally lahanodolmades are boiled and then dressed with an avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. These lahanodolmades are a little different – they are baked in a light tomato sauce. I was introduced to this method by Toula, who also shares her beautiful Spring […]
A recipe from Kefalonia shared my Melpomeni from @melpomeni.matthews A beautiful almond treat that is traditionally made in Kefalonia during times of celebration. Flavoured with orange zest and almond extract; and shaped into little pears, these nutty delights are a joy to behold and enjoy! Thank you Melpomeni for generously sharing your beautiful recipe with […]