First time we tried this dish we purchased it ready to cook from a local supermarket. As we liked it very much I decided to make it myself and it turned out really good. It is easy to make and the ideal dish if you invite for a party. The recipe is enough for at…
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Pastitsio – a Greek classic
Pastitsio is one of the most tasty classic dishes in Greek cuisine, must also one of the most rich in calories! Still, there is not one housewife, Greek tavern or tourist hotel not serving this fantastic food. There are many different recipes for Pastitsio, as every cook has his own way of preparing it. But…
Mexican Style Tuna Salad
In our family tuna is one of our favorite fishes. One day I saw in a supermarket a canned tuna salad which gave me the idea for this refreshing summer salad. My family and I prefer canned tuna in brine for salads and sandwiches. The oil used in canned tuna has a minor taste at…
Cretan Villager’s Salad
There are a lot of different recipes for potato salads but this is the best I ever ate. In my childhood I grew up with Swabian potato salad, just containing potatoes, onions, different spices and oil. Since I moved to Crete more than two decades ago, I honestly prefer this one below. Especially on hot…
Tzatziki – a Greek Classic
A classic under the Greek dishes! Who does not love this yogurt dish! One secret of a good Tzatziki is simply the quality of the yogurt! So if you want to make a really good Tzatziki you should choose the yogurt carefully. In Greece there are existing as many yogurts in the supermarkets as in…
Roasted Lamb Greek Style
If there is something I love to do for big parties than it is roasted lamb. If you have to prepare for a birthday or name day party in Greece, you have to prepare for a large company. If we invite for these occasions we invite for 15-20 persons. And it is Greek tradition that…