Hortosoupa
If your yiayia didn’t teach you or you’ve never come across this before, then let this be your sign to make Hortosoupa, aka this humble bowl of soup that’s loaded with veggies — carrots, leeks, celery, courgette, potato, and more.
Zambonopita
If you’ve never heard of Zambonopita, let this me your sign to try it. It’s a ham and feta cheese pie that’s gorgeously crispy on the outside and soft, almost custardy in the middle.
Avgolemono 2.0
Resharing my AVGOLÉMONO recipe — aka the ultimate Greek comfort soup I shared it for ep 2 of this series, and it’s back because it’s the best recipe out there.
Kolokotes (pumpkin pies)
Kolokotes: these perfectly balanced sweet and savoury pumpkin pies encased in the most delicious homemade pastry and if your yiayia’s watching, she’ll definitely approve.
The ultimate tiropita
Flaky, golden, and dangerously moreish — this is my ultimate tiropita recipe and I bet you’ll never guess what I used to get it this crispy…!
Feta me sousami
Let me introduce you to my favourite saganaki variation - feta me sousami, or in other words, feta with the crispiest coating of sesame seeds, shallowed fried to golden perfection.
Spanakopita
When I tell you nothing compares to a proper homemade spanakopita, I mean it Forget the rice paper “hacks” you’ve seen floating around online (my Greek Cypriot heart can’t take it ). Spanakopita is more than just a spinach pie — it’s golden, flaky layers of filo wrapped around a rich, herby, cheesy filling that’s been perfected over generations.
Chicken Biftekia
You all go wild every time I post my Biftekia recipe—so it’s only right I finally share the recipe for the JUICIEST chicken Biftekia 😮💨 Trust me, they’re next level. Best enjoyed with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon 🍋
Tiropita Dip
Just when I thought tiropita couldn’t get any better, I go ahead and made this tiropita-inspired dip that’s UNBELIEVABLY delicious and simple to make!
Saragli - Greek Baklava Rolls
The fun, rolled-up cousin of baklava! Made with crispy filo, crushed nuts, and sweet syrup, all swirled into golden spirals.
Tsoureki - Greek Sweet Bread
The sweet, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth Greek Easter bread that everyone goes crazy for! Think of it like the Greek version of brioche — except it’s way more stretchy and soft in texture.
Spanakopita Dip
If you thought Spanakopita couldn’t get any better… wait until you try it in dip form 😍
Tiropita Twists
The best easy-to-make Tiropita! These irresistible Greek cheese pie twists use just three ingredients and are so easy to make.
Blood Orange Portokalopita
My all-time fave Greek dessert – Portokalopita! This version swaps classic oranges for bold, beautiful blood oranges to add extra citrusy flavour.
Crinkled Tiropita
I call this a crinkled tiropita because of how the filo sheets are crinkled and baked to golden perfection 😍
Mosaiko - Greek Style Chocolate Salami
A simple, decadent chocolate biscuit dessert that takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare!
Galatopita - Greek Custard Pie
An incredibly easy-to-make Greek custard pie. Rich, creamy, and baked to golden perfection.
Upgraded Grapefruit Portokalopita
This upgraded version of Portokalopita takes juicy, syrup-soaked Greek orange cake to the next level with a zesty grapefruit twist.
Sweet Tahini Flatbreads
Soft, fluffy dough filled with a sweet tahini mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection. These flatbreads are wonderfully nutty and sweet!
Garides Saganaki - Prawn with Tomato & Feta
Cooked in a rich, garlicky, tomatoey sauce, this delicious prawn dish is flavourful, aromatic, and irresistible.