I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that every child gets excited when the Vasilopita is sliced and shared at the stroke of midnight or later on New Years Day; and is hoping beyond all hope, that they are the lucky ones to find the coin in their slice of cake and then enjoy […]
Christina’s Vegetarian Moussaka is truly a labour of love – in two ways – it’s a recipe requiring lengthy preparation and a recipe that signifies the love and admiration shared between two friends – Christina and Jacqui. Greeks are known for showing their love and appreciation of family and friends, by preparing and sharing their […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Pites with home-made fillo, Vasiliki
Vasiliki’s Galatopita – Greek Fillo Pastry Milk Pie Recipe
This KO Signature Recipe features Vasiliki, Rita’s mum, making another one of her signature desserts, Galatopita. This is a dessert Vasiliki grew up enjoying in Kastraki, where her mother and sisters made it with sheep’s milk from their family’s farm. Vasiliki’s mother-in-law taught her how to make galatopita when she came to Australia, as a […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Ithacan Philanthropic Society - Recipes and Interviews, Maria
Maria’s Ithacan Savoro – Greek Silver Whiting with Currants, Rosemary & Vinegar Recipe
This is the second instalment of our two ‘IPS Centenary video-recipes and interviews’. In this video, Maria Dellas presents Savoro, a unique Ithacan fish dish of fried silver-whiting dressed with a blackcurrant, rosemary, garlic and malt vinegar sauce – a texture and flavour combination that is truly drool-worthy! Fish have always been a staple of […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Ithacan Philanthropic Society - Recipes and Interviews, Peter
Peter’s Ithacan Rizo-Rovani – Greek Rice and Honey Dessert Recipe
Peter’s Rizo-Rovani – Sticky and Sweet Greek Desert Recipe A sticky and sweet rice dessert from the Greek island of Ithaca. You will need… For the rovani 500 g medium-grain rice 500 g raw sugar 500 g honey 120 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2.1 litres water For the […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Vasiliki
Vasiliki’s Greek Baklava Recipe with Fillo, Nuts, Spices and Syrup
Vasiliki, Rita’s mum, shares one of her signature desserts, baklava. This recipe is a seriously tried and tested one, as Vasiliki has been making it an average of 20-25 times per year for around 40 years! Vasiliki’s family and friends love her baklava for its perfect balance of pastry, nuts, spice and syrup. It is […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Maria Tsalkos
Maria’s Dolmadakia – Greek Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe with Rice and Herbs
This video features Maria preparing her much-loved dolmadakia. Maria’s recipe is bursting with green goodness – freshly picked vine leaves filled with spring onions, dill, mint, parsley, zucchini, cos lettuce and nature’s green health elixir – Greek extra virgin olive oil! Beg or barter for your neighbours or friends’ vine leaves and get cooking! Maria’s […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Ianna
Ianna’s Amigdalota – Sweet Greek Macaroon / Almond Cookie Recipe
This video features Ianna making her signature amigdalota – almond macaroons. Ianna’s amigdalota are sweet and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside… and with a hint of almond essence they make a sophisticated treat. So go ahead, make some and enjoy them with friends and family over a coffee or […]
The KO kids (the children, nephews and nieces of the KO Team) are always excited about filming days, as they get to enjoy the day’s spoils. The day we filmed Vasiliki’s Flat Beans with Lamb was a Wednesday and Ilyana, Christine’s youngest enjoyed the dish so much she even offered a favourable review, “The meat […]
Though this dish’s name might make you think otherwise, Toula’s Spring Lamb is simply bursting with green power – plentiful spinach, spring onions, dill, mint and parsley, enhanced by a tomato and lamb-infused gravy and accompanied by melt-in-your-mouth slow-roasted lamb. The next time anyone says, ‘Eat your greens!’ make Toula’s Spring Lamb and get your […]