This is traditional dish serving on the Lesbos island during the Christmas time. The Greek name is χοιρινο σελινατο (hirino selinato) and is absolutely delightful. I tried it with some kind of shyness, but I tried because I’m big fan of leeks and dry wine even. I do not regret, […]
This is the most recognizable Greek dish, it is cooked exceptionally long, it is time consuming and of course delicious! Strangely, if they make moussaka in Turkey (this is extremely rare), they call it Balkan moussaka.The following recipe was given to me by my friend Maria, a native Samian (Greek […]
If we think about the name of this dish, we have no doubt that it appeared on greek tables thanks to the Ottoman Turks. Güveç (read giuwetz) is nothing more than a turkish, traditional clay pot in which is using till today in Turkey to make different dishes are baked. […]
Augolemono (read avgolemono) is the basic think in greek cuisine, and at the same time is something completely unknown in other part of the world.It’s an egg mixed with olive oil and lemon. It sounds a bit bizzare, but Greek add it to almost everything – to fish soup, vegetable […]
Tzatziki is known by everyone who has ever been to a greek tavern. This extremely popular starter in greek cuisine applies to almost everything, especially recommended for chickpeas (rewitokeftedes).Here’s a recipe for the most classic tzatziki, you can add finely chopped dill, grated carrots, and even chopped nuts or pistachios. […]
Hi, I’m Paulina and I cook, write and travel. I’m a food blogger living now in Greece (before in Turkey and Cyprus) a wife, a mom and grandma (3 grandkids).
