Food

The president and board members of the cultural and  Internal Association of Planos “To Tsilivi” have organised a festival on the 1st September to honour the tradition Zakynthian sweet known as “Fitoura” or  otherwise known as “Fritoura” “It is imperative and we have a duty, especially in today’s times, to …

Zakynthos:- 3 Traditional Sweet Recipes You Must Try. Throughout Zakynthos, when visiting you will always be offered something to drink and a sweet. Here are three popular sweets that you may come across in Zakynthos.   Fitoura Glaouna Frigania Zakynthian Fitoura Fitoura is without a doubt the most characteristic dish …

Greek food is known throughout the world as some of the most delicious, fresh and often healthy cuisines on the planet. Even more so in Zakynthos, with our fertile soil and great weather conditions there is an abundance of fresh produce throughout our island all year round and this has …

There’s nothing like the taste of beautiful village sausages. There are many types but my favourite are the ones that also include leeks. Here’s a recipe to try:- What you need… 2 onions 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves of garlic 1 kg potatoes  (baby potatoes my favourite for this …

SOUJOUKAKIA SMIRNEYIKA – SPICY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE Taking their name from the area of Smirni, in Mikrasia – Asia Minor, these small sausage-like meatballs contain the distinct cumin for flavour. Ingredients: – for approx 8 portions 1 kilo mince meat Ι use beef but lamb can also be used …

You may serve this dish with vegetables of your desire, potatoes fried or baked. A typical Greek dish is served with spaghetti, topped with grated Zakynthian local cheeese. Ingredients: 1 1/2kg (3lb) Sirlon or top side or blade steak in one piece. 125g (4oz) butter salt and pepper 1/2 cup …

Tzatziki is one Greek dish that I am sure all of you have tried. Well known to our visitors during the hot summer months. To Greeks however, it is a “sauce” and it goes on the table practically with every celebration. Tzatziki is a few centuries older than the famous …

The authentic Bolognese sauce is made with pieces of meat and cream!! Well that’s what Yiayia says… Here’s the recipe she gave me…. believe you me I was watching with interest. What you need:- 750 gr. minced beef 2 onions, finely chopped 1 sc. garlic, finely chopped 6 tbsp. olive …

Here is Yiayia’s recipe for “spanakopita strifti”. Obviously she has used farm fresh ingredients and has made sure the pastry is home-made. If you want, in place of the “puff pastry” ingredients you may choose to buy ready made. With the recipe below you can make two pies. Recipe ingredients …

Here’s the recipe for Zakynthian style egg and lemon soup as requested from some of our members. Based on feeding 4-8 people (you definitely want seconds with this dish!) 1 Chicken, preferably a free ranged hen that has been corn feed as this makes the best stock. 500g rice 4/5 …