Recipe for Greek Baklava

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup made from sugar and/or honey. At Christmastime in p... Read More

Recipe for Kourabiedes – Greek Sugar Cookies

Greeks have a food for nearly every occasion. It’s widely understood that Kourabiedes are the ultimate cookie to have around for all of life’s happy ce... Read More

Recipe for Bougatsa – Greek Style Custard Pastry

Greek Style Custard Pastry (Bougatsa) Recipe Ingredients: 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups whole ... Read More

Recipe for Koulourakia Voutirou – Greek Butter Cookies

These butter cookies are traditionally made in Greece during celebrator occasions such as Easter and Christmas. Be sure to dunk them in your morning coffee, just li... Read More

Recipe for Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)

Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup water plus 4 tablespoons 1/2 cup uncooked, medium grain rice 2 cups milk 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup sugar... Read More

Recipe for Galaktoboureko – Greek Custard Pie

Galaktoboureko is a Greek custard pie with flaky phyllo dough crust. It’s best served the day it’s made so the crust doesn’t get soggy. Galaktoboureko (Greek C... Read More

Recipe for Loukoumathes – Greek Fried Dough

Loukoumathes are a Greek fried-dough pastry, soaked in sugar syrup or honey and cinnamon. In ancient Greece, these deep fried dough balls were served to the winners ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Cookies with Orange and Cinnamon

These koulourakia cookies are typically made on the island of Crete and were traditionally served to guests. Hospitality is so important on Crete that many homes wou... Read More

Recipe for Sesami Biskoti – Greek Sesame Cookies

Ingredients for Sesami Biskoti: 3/4 cup tahini 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice 3 cups all... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sesame Halva

In Greece, there are two basic ingredients that make halva. In some version, semolina is used. In other versions, however, sesame seeds in the form of tahini paste i... Read More

Simple Greek Style Cheesecake

Although cheesecake isn’t a traditional dessert in Greek cooking, some of the traditional ingredients of the cuisine, such as Greek yogurt and honey, make for ... Read More

Ekmek Kataifi Recipe – Custard with Whipped Cream and Pastry Recipe

This whipped custard dessert isn’t as common as some of the other Greek pastries are, such as baklava and koulourakia. However, it does have a special place in... Read More

Easy Greek Style Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake isn’t commonly thought of as a Greek dessert, but there is a Greek cheese tart made from Myzithra cheese that is similar to cheesecake. This cheesec... Read More

5 Minute Baklava Sundae Recipe

Baklava sundaes are a delicious treat because they use one of the most popular of the Greek desserts – baklava! All you need is baklava, ice cream, whipped cre... Read More

Recipe for Greek Mastic Syrup

Mastic syrup is one of those versatile things that is used in a variety of ways. In Greek cooking, it is used to sweeten certain cakes, such as Samali, and... Read More

Recipe for Greek Syrup With Mahlepi (Mahleb) Spice

Mahlepi is a popular spice that is occasionally used in Greek cooking, particularly in certain desserts and other sweet foods. This syrup is versatile and can be u... Read More

Recipe for Krasokoulourakia – Greek Wine Cookies

These crispy cookies are delicately perfumed with sweet wine. You can use any type of sweet wine that you have on hand – but you should stick to sweet Greek...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cherry Spoon Sweet Preserve

All over Greece, spoon sweets are a staple of the culture. They were developed long before refrigeration and were used as a way to preserve the harvest. These cherry... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Grape Molasses Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is moist and dense and is commonly made throughout Greece. The main sweetener is petimezi, which is commonly found throughout Greece and is mad... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mastic Ice Cream Recipe

Although ice cream didn’t originate in Greece, it was embraced once it was introduced. If there were a traditional ice cream variety native of Greece, however,... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Baked Apples

This recipe originated on the island of Chios, where apples grow abundantly. The almost syrup included in this recipe is a particular specialty on Chios, as well, an... Read More

Recipe for Greek Yogurt with Honey

This dish is commonly served in Greece as a delicious and refreshing dessert. It can also be eaten for breakfast. You’ll want to use creamy, thick Greek yogurt... Read More

Recipe for Greek Chocolate Salami

Chocolate is a relatively new addition to Greek cuisine, but it has definitely been embraced. This dish, also referred to as Chocolate Logs, Kormos, or Mosaiko, is a... Read More

Recipe for Diples – Greek Crispy Fried Dough

It is said that diples is a dessert that originated in the Peloponnese but these days, you can find it all over Greece and throughout the Greek diaspora. Once the d... Read More

Recipe for Karidopita – Vegan Greek Walnut Cake

Karidopita Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup mazola or canola oil 1.5 cups sugar 1.5 cup chopped walnuts 4 cups flour (use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet) 1/2 c... Read More

Recipe for Greek Walnut Cake

Karidopita is a moist walnut cake that keeps well at room temperature so it can be served all day. Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita) Ingredients: 5 large eggs, separa... Read More

Recipe for Halvas Simigdalenios – Semolina Sweet

Halva is one of those desserts that is an important part of Greek cuisine. It’s especially popular during special occasions, but is light enough to be served a... Read More

Recipe for Revani – Semolina Greek Cake

Semolina Cake Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 separated eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup butter 1 grated rin... Read More

Recipe for Greek Pastry Kataifi

Kataïfi is a traditional Greek pastry made with nuts on the inside and soaked in sugar or honey syrup. With packaged kataifi dough, you’ll find it a very easy... Read More

Recipe for Pasta Flora – Greek Jam Tart

Greek Jam Tart Pastry and Cookies (Pasta Flora) Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/3 cup sugar 2 eg... Read More

Recipe for Svinghi – Greek Style Donuts

Greek Style Donuts (Svinghi) Recipe Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 cup sifte... Read More

Recipe for Baked Greek Style Quinces

Kithonia Psita are a Greek fruit preserve that make for a light and healthy dessert option. Baked Greek Style Quinces Recipe Ingredients: 4 halved and cored quince... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Baked Halva

Baked Greek Style Halva Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups semolina 1 cup finely chopped nuts 3/4 cup butt... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Almond Torte

Ancient Romans also referred to almonds as “Greek nuts,” since they were first cultivated in Greece. It’s no surprise that so many Greek desserts, like... Read More

Galatopita Recipe – Greek Custard Tart

This Greek custard tart is simple and light and is perfect for special occasions or  any time of the year. You may notice that the custard uses semolina, which is..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fig Jam

Marmalada Suko, or fig jam, is a popular treat served throughout Greece as a condiment any time of day or with dessert. Figs are widely available throughout Greece. ... Read More

Recipe for Myzithropita – Greek Cheese Tart

Although this cheesecake-like dessert is popular on islands such Santorini, a version of it was commonly prepared in Ancient Greece. In Greece, tis recipe is made ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Tahini Cake

This simple cake is made with tahini, a ground sesame paste with the consistency of peanut butter. It can be served all year long but is especially popular during Ho... Read More

Recipe for Melomacarona (Melamakarona) – Greek Christmas Cookies

Melomacarona (melomakarono) are traditional egg-shaped Greek Christmas cookies soaked in a honey syrup. Recipe Ingredients for Melomacarona – Greek Christmas C... Read More

Recipe for Pasteli – Greek Honey and Sesame Candy

Although this recipe can be found throughout modern-day Greece, it originated in Ancient Greece. You can easily find this dish in markets in Greece and throughout t... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Apricot Compote

Hosafi is a simple dessert recipe that comes from the Pontic Greeks. Made from apricots and other ingredients easily found in Greece, this dish makes a refreshing a... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Apple Cake

Greek Apple Cake (Milopita) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup self rising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 medium apples, peeled and cored 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 stick... Read More

Recipe for Paximadia – Traditional Greek Biscotti

Paximadia Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil, such as canola oil 2 cups orange juice 2 cups sugar 5 tsp baking powder 3 tsp cinnamon 7 cups flour (use gluten-... Read More

Recipe for Galotopita

At first glance, this may look like a similar dessert to Galaktoboureko. While it is has many similar ingredients, it’s not exactly the same. This baked custar... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cake from Athens

This delicious cake is typical of something you may find in Athens. It gets its flavor mostly from orange juice and has a nice crunch from the walnuts.  Greek Style... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Grapefruit Marmalade

In Greece, it is a regular practice to take fresh fruit and turn it into marmalade, or marmalada. Although orange marmalade is a little more popular, grapefruit is ... Read More

Recipe for Sweet Dessert Saganaki

Dessert Saganaki Recipe Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces manouri or halloumi cheese, cut in cubes or bigger pieces 2 1/2 tablespoons confectio... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cheese Tartlets

These tartlets are a specialty on the island of Santorini and are traditionally served at Easter. However, they’re delicious all year long! Greek Style Cheese... Read More

Recipe for Greek Chocolate Baklava

Baklava is a popular Greek dessert that includes layers of chopped nuts and phyllo and is topped with a syrup made from sugar or honey. Over the years, however, vari... Read More

Greek Style Fig Spoon Sweet

Spoon sweets are a traditional Greek sweet that was originally used as a way to preserve the harvest. Choose only the freshest figs available for this dish. Greek St... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Almond Cookies

These almond cookies have a unique texture since they are made with almonds. It is best to use whole almonds and then make the almond meal yourself. These cookies ca... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Lemon Cake

This lemon cake has a Greek twist. Although not as well known as other Greek desserts, this dish can be found throughout Greece. Greek Style Lemon Sponge Cake (Pants... Read More

Recipe for Greek Meringue Cookie

These merengue cookies aren’t as commonly known as desserts like baklava, but they can still be found throughout Greek! Greek Meringue Cookie (Pezedes) Recipe Ingr... Read More

Recipe for Greek Layer Cake with Nuts

This dessert is served throughout Greece. You can use any nut you have on hand such as almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Greek Layer Cake with Nuts (Kopenhai) Recipe I... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Orange Cake

Oranges grow in abundance in Greece and this cake is just one of the ways that Greeks use this sweet fruit. The fresher the oranges are, the better this cake... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Oranges in Sweet Wine

This dish tastes best with ripe, sweet oranges and traditional Mavrodaphne. You can substitute the wine for any sweet red wine you can find, though. Greek Style Oran... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Vanilla Souffle

Although souffles are traditionally French, but they are also popular in Greece with their own twist. This one is made with vanilla, which is a popular ingredient to... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cornbread

Although corn isn’t native to Greece, it has gotten popular in recent years. This cornbread is just as rustic and delicious as other versions of cornbread that... Read More

Recipe for Traditional Round Greek Baklava

This is a variation on the regular baklava that is made in a 9 x 13 pan. Like most baklava recipes, this one is made from nuts such as walnuts,... Read More

Recipe for Greek Caramel Custard

This is a popular sweet that is served all over Greece. The ingredients list is very simple and it doesn’t take long to put this together. Greek Caramel Custar... Read More

Recipe for Tiganites – Greek Style Pancakes

This recipe actually has its roots in Ancient Greece but it is still being cooked throughout Greece today. After the pancakes are done, they are typically served wit... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fig Custard

When making the fig jam for this recipe, use the freshest figs you can find. This recipe can be found throughout Greece, especially in the islands. Greek Style Fig C... Read More

Recipe for Greek Orange Spoon Sweet

In Greece, very little is wasted. After an orange is peeled, there’s still a use for it. People often turn it into a spoon sweet, which is a type of... Read More

Recipe for Greek Ouzo Cake

This cake is similar at its base to pantespani, a Greek sponge cake, but is perfumed with cloves, cinnamon, and ouzo. Ouzo Cake Recipe Ingredients: For the Syrup: 1... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Oranges With Honey

Aromatic oranges and natural honey are found throughout Greece. They also complement each other very well. This traditional dessert is simple to prepare but packs a ... Read More

Recipe for Chocolate Koulourakia

Greek butter cookies, or koulourakia, are traditionally served at Christmas and Easter. However, they are great all year long. Although the traditional recipe doesn�... Read More

Recipe for Greek Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake has gotten increasingly popular throughout Greece in recent years. It get its unique flavor and texture from Greek brandy, which you should use f... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Quince Jam

Jam is a popular staple on any Greek table. Variations of this recipe can be found throughout Greece and is made when quince are in season. Greek Style Quince Jam...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Almond and Yogurt Cake

Variations of this rich cake can be found all over Greece. This version is made with almonds and Greek yogurt and is then finished with a lemon-scented syrup. Greek ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fig Cake

This recipe is said to be over 100 years old and appears to originate in Ithaca. This recipe tastes best when using fresh figs, picked from the tree. Dried figs... <... Read More

Greek Honey Cake Recipe

Honey is found abundantly throughout Greece and as a result, it is the feature ingredient in many of the country’s recipes. This cake is simple to make and is serv... Read More

Recipe Greek Style Glazed Chestnuts

Chestnut trees can be found in abundance in Greece and they can be found in several traditional recipes. Versions of this sweet dish can be found all over the countr... Read More

Recipe for Greek Almond Candy With Honey

This sweet dish is easy to prepare and can be found throughout Greece. You can easily find blanched almonds in the store. Don’t make this dish unless you can f... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fruit in Wine and Honey

This simple dessert is made with fruit that has been soaked in dessert wine and honey. It is much better if you can use traditional products, such as Mavrodaphne swe... Read More

Greek Style Roasted Grapes Recipe

Use the freshest grapes you can find for this recipe. You can eat them by themselves or as a garnish for other dishes. In fact, they’re great with savory and..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Chocolate Walnut Cake

Traditionally, this recipe, also known as Karidopita or Karithopita, was made without chocolate. Over the past few decades, however, Greeks have developed a taste fo... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Grapefruit Spoon Sweet

Spoon sweets are an important part of Greek cuisine. In the past, they offered a way to preserve the fruit harvest. They are also a part of Greek hospitality. This..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mulled Wine

This aromatic beverage is often served in Greece throughout the Christmas season. Use traditional sweet Greek wine like Mavrodaphne and also Greek honey if you can f... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Honey Ice Cream

Honey can be found all over Greece. For best results, use authentic Greek honey for this recipe if you can find it. Greek Style Honey Ice Cream Recipe Ingredients: 3... Read More

Recipe for Greek Hazelnut Cookies

This recipe traditionally uses ground hazelnuts along with flour to form the dough. If you don’t have hazelnuts, you can substitute for walnuts. Greek Hazelnut... Read More

Recipe for Greek Rice Pudding With Orange Juice

Rice pudding is an easy and simple dessert that is served throughout Greece. The basic version, which has vanilla and cinnamon, is the most popular version. This rec... Read More

Recipe for Cretan Style Fried Dough

This recipe is often served as a simple dessert or treat on the island of Crete. On the island, it is fried in the highest quality olive oil and in... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Chocolate Filo

It’s true that people all over the world love chocolate and Greece is no exception. In Greece, variations on traditional treats, such as Chocolate Baklava, can be ... Read More

Recipe for Kataifi With Caramel Sauce

Kataifi is a popular Greek dessert that has a similar flavor as baklava. Instead of phyllo, however, the sweet and spicy nut mixture is wrapped with Kataifi pastry, ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Loquat Preserves

Loquats are fairly common throughout Greece since citrus fruits grow well in the climate. These preserves are made when they’re in season. Greek Style Loquat P... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Almond Cream

This almond cream is served throughout Greece when almonds are in season. Since almonds keep for months after they’re picked and roasted, however, this really can ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Orange Yogurt Cake

Yogurt cakes are commonly prepared throughout Greece. The Greek yogurt makes the cake especially moist. This cake is sweetened with fresh orange juice. Greek Style O... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Rich Cream

This recipe may look deceptively simple, but Greek style rich cream is different than just simple rich cream. It has a rich flavor and is incredibly versatile. It’... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Apricot Ice Cream

Apricots grow in abundance throughout mainland Greece and also the islands. When they’re in season, dishes like this homemade apricot ice cream are commonly prepar... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sweet Chestnuts

It is a celebratory time when chestnuts are in season in Greece. This sweet chestnuts dessert recipe is just one of the ways they are commonly made. Greek Style Swee... Read More

Recipe for Greek Walnut Cookies

It’s pretty common in Greek desserts to use pulverized nuts and use in place of regular flour. This cookie uses walnuts, but you could easily substitute other ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Melon Spoon Sweet

Spoon sweets are an easy way to preserve the fruit harvest in Greece when everything becomes ripe and flavorful. Use the freshest and sweetest melons you can find, s... Read More

Recipe for Sweet Dessert Greek Honey Syrup

Syrups are often used in Greek cooking to finish off desserts, such as baklava and loukoumades. Each recipe you follow may have different ways of making syrup. One o... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Orange Marmalade

Marmalade is typically made in Greece when the oranges are at their ripest. Makes sure you buy the freshest and ripest oranges you can find for this recipe. Greek St... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Fruit in Wine and Honey

This recipe uses a variety of fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, and figs. Use whatever is fresh. Just clean, slice, and w... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Apple Spoon Sweet

Spoon sweets, on the surface, may look the same as jams and jellies. However, they are vastly different, especially since spoon sweets are slightly thinner and have ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Rice Pudding With Lemon

This class dessert dish is made with rice, sugar, and milk and is perfumed with lemon. It is prepared throughout Greece. Greek Rice Pudding With Lemon (Rizogolo me L... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sweet Almond Drink

This sweet almond drink uses ground almonds to form its base. It is popular in the summer, especially as one of the beverages of choice at weddings. It is especially... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Peaches in Wine and Honey

This recipe is typically prepared in Greece when peaches are in season. For best results, you want to use fresh, ripe peaches that are still a little firm to the... ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Aromatic Figs

Figs grow plentifully throughout Greece. This recipe is one of the common ways to prepare them. Greek Style Aromatic Figs (Sika Xsera) Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups swe... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cheese Tart

This cheese tart is a popular dish on islands like Santorini, but it can also be found elsewhere in Greece. They’re especially common around Easter. Greek Styl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Baked Figs

Figs grow very well throughout Greece, which means that dishes such as these are common all over the country. Uses the freshest figs you can find! Greek Style Baked ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Lemonade

Lemonade is a refreshing drink no matter where you live. The fresh lemons in Greece make this Greek version a real treat. Greek Style Lemonade Recipe Ingredients: 4 ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sweet Walnut Drink

Walnuts are common throughout Greece. Greeks love to snack on them and cook with them, but another great way to enjoy them is through this traditional drink. Greek S... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Vanilla Spoon Sweet

Vanilla makes an excellent main ingredient for this spoon sweet. The main ingredient is vanilla paste, which is actually a mix of vanilla extract and vanilla bean po... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pear Spoon Sweet

Spoon sweets are commonly served and prepared throughout Greece. The basic idea is always the same. Most Greeks tend to use whichever fruit is in season to make them... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Lemon Cream

Lemon cream is often used in Greek desserts to finish things off. A dollop of it tastes great on cakes, fruit, and even rice pudding. Greek Style Lemon Cream Recipe.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cherry Syrup

When cherries are in season, they are not only eaten fresh, but also made in jams, spoon sweets, and syrups such as this one. Use the freshest cherries you can... Read More

Recipe for Traditional Cretan Spice Cookies (Ladokoulora)

These cookies are traditionally made in Crete throughout the year, but they are especially popular at Christmas. Cretan Spice Cookies Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup Greek... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Apple Preserves

It is a fairly common practice in Greece to preserve fruit once it has been picked. This originated centuries ago before refrigeration was common, but the these food... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pomegranate Drink

Granita is a traditional Greek drink made from fresh pomegranates. It is is sweet and is often served after a meal in place of dessert. Make sure you find food... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Candied Citrus Peels

Citrus fruits are grown all over Greece and this recipe is commonly prepared throughout the country. The next time you eat citrus fruits, reserve the peels and make ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Raisin Pudding

In Greece, some of the most unique and flavorful desserts involve healthy ingredients, such as raisins and nuts. This unique pudding is made from raisins and is swee... Read More