This beautiful and light cheesecake hails from the Greek island of Sifnos in the Cyclades. It is a simple recipe that comes together in no time! It’s called Melopita, which is Greek for honey pie. There is no sugar in this recipe at all. Sweetened with gorgeous Greek honey, then drizzled with honey, and dusted … Continue reading Melopita – Greek Honey Pie
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Frigania Zakynthou
This beautiful dessert comes from the Greek island of Zakynthos! It is the island right next-door to Kefalonia, the island that my family comes from. I can literally wave to it it from my village. Frigania is dry wheat rusks that look like palm sized toast. They are usually eaten for breakfast with butter and … Continue reading Frigania Zakynthou
Karpouzopita -Watermelon Pie from Milos
In Greece, we will turn just about anything into a pita. And that includes this wonderful and unique pita made of watermelon, call karpouzopita, from Milos in the Cyclades! Greek watermelons are some of the sweetest varieties that you will ever eat! My good friend Demetra is from Milos, and she shared this recipe with … Continue reading Karpouzopita -Watermelon Pie from Milos
Yiouvetsi Hirino (with pork)
Yiouvetsi is pure comfort food! You start the process on the stove top and finish it in the oven. The result is a combination of sweet and savory in one bite. Yiouvetsi is made with various types of meat including lamb, chicken and beef. I have even seen it made with shrimp. I had chosen … Continue reading Yiouvetsi Hirino (with pork)
Galaktoboureko
Galaktoboureko is one of those gorgeous, decadent & delicious Greek desserts that are based in a semolina custard and are phyllo wrapped. It is drenched in a lemon honey simple syrup, which is spiced with a little cinnamon & clove. Our family friend, Eleni would make this for holidays and hers was absolutely superb! We … Continue reading Galaktoboureko
Revithokeftedes – Chickpea Fritters
There is a huge misconception that the falafel that you find in Middle Eastern cuisine should be lumped together into Greek cuisine. I am here to tell you that it isn’t. In some parts of the Aegean, you will find revithokeftedes, or chickpea fritters. However, they are simply not the same thing as falafel. We … Continue reading Revithokeftedes – Chickpea Fritters
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