Dimitra’s kourabiethes have the perfect balance of butteriness and crumbliness, and along with beautiful bursts of roasted almonds and a very generous coating of icing sugar, they will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. They are usually made for Christmas and Easter as a treat to share with family and friends, but they are so good, […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Nicholaos Kondelos
Nicholaos’ Greek Artichokes with Broad Beans Recipe
Nicholaos Kondelos‘ love of cooking was inspired by his mother. As a young boy he watched her closely as she prepared the family meals and her recipes have remained with him since. Now it’s your turn to watch Nicholaos prepare one of his favourite spring dishes – Artichokes with Broad Beans – and learn about […]
Spiced Meatballs with Baby Eggplants is a recipe interpreted from a delicious dish we had at our favourite lunch spot in Athens – Diporto. Kyrio Dimitri has been working and cooking at Diporto since 1957, from 13 years of age. He cooks real food with love, understanding and lots of olive oil. He can be […]
Kali Orexi’s make-up artist, Pam Prokos shares her mum’s recipe for Taramosalata – caviar dip. Pam shares all the tricks and tips to making this dip, which has rightfully become a ‘cult favourite’ at her family’s functions. Watch now and learn how to make this fabulous crowd pleaser for your celebrations too! Pam’s Creamy […]
Greek Recipes, Short and Sweet Videos
Kali Orexi’s Pastitsio – Greek Layered Pasta Bake with Beef and Béchamel Recipe
KO’s Pastitsio is a recipe that draws on the cooking know-how of three wonderful cooks – my cousin Sofia, my mum and our Greek teacher Kyria Kaiti. Sofia makes an oh-so-delicious moussaka. The beef sauce she makes for her moussaka has a gorgeous infusion of whole cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and bay leaves. The beef […]
KO’s Risoni-Rice is a recipe I learned from my parents-in-law over 30 years ago. My parents-in-law were born and raised as Greeks in Constantinople/Istanbul. Living in a cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city and immersed in the cuisines of many, influenced their kitchen and that of others residing in that great city. This neverending fusion of many co-existing cuisines over […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Foti, Greek Recipes
Foti’s Lamb Fricassée – Greek Braised Lamb Recipe with Endives and Egg-Lemon Wash
Lamb Fricassée is a dish whose aroma and taste returns Foti, our special KO guest, to his childhood years – he is back sitting in the kitchen watching his mother lovingly prepare one of her special recipes for the family and trying his best to absorb the entire experience – the preparation, the cooking and […]
KO’s Prasorizo is a simple, humble dish, that is full of flavour and nutritious goodness. Although I don’t like it when anyone says that one type of vegetable or fruit is better than another – all plant-based foods have a huge place in our diet – leeks do have something extra special – their very potent […]
There are so many special eating traditions associated with Greek Easter; red-dyed eggs; roast lamb on the spit; tsourekia (egg loaves); flaounes (Cypriot Cheese-filled Pastries); mayeritsa (offal stew); and koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies). These Greek Easter delights are savoured and enjoyed on Easter Sunday when families return home from mass, just after midnight, and during […]
Cooking With Our Guests, Greek Recipes, Theo
Theo’s Prawn Saganaki – Greek Prawns with Tomato and Feta Recipe
KO celebrates the last days of summer with Theo’s Prawn Saganaki – a simple dish of juicy prawns, enveloped in a gorgeous tomato sauce and creamy, salty feta cheese. Theo adds a touch of Greece to this dish with the addition of authentic Greek ingredients – one of which he has personally sourced! Watch now and learn how to make […]