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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 …

Whether you love them or hate them, the fact is that olives are not only nutritious but shield the heart and should not be missing from your table. Olives: The “treasure” for lowering cholesterol Our visitors are looking for them every summer, if not through the groves; and even if …

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 …

Navel organges are coming into season and an orange pie is just what is needed, especially now that the cooler weather is settling in. There are many different recipes for organge pie or portokalopita in Greek here is a simple version.   For the orange pie:   1 packet of …

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 …

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 …

This Creamy and super tasty dish is the perfect starter for a cold winter’s day. If you’ve been looking for a fava recipe that actually tastes like the one served in Greece, then you have to try this authentic Greek fava recipe. Serve as a delicious appetizer or dip with …

Kleftiko is a traditional Greek slow-cooked stew, usually made from pork or lamb, potatoes, hard cheese and Mediterranean herbs. Here’s what you need;- Ingredients – up to 6 servings 1 1/2 kilos pork with bone, cut into large pieces 1 to 2 pieces per portion or 1 kilo pork without …

Not so much a Zakynthian tradition, but one that has snuck into the traditions over the years is the Vasilopita. You will see them for sale in the bread shops freshly baked tomorrow. Based on the same tradition the Zakynthians have for the Kouloura, however the Kouloura has its roots …