What is left to say about Greek food? Traditional Greek food is by far more simple than French cuisine but it is still very tasteful and it has nourished for years Greeks and often in very difficult times. Since the big crisis in 2009, Greeks started to be interested again in food and cuisine, many new chefs appeared in the “food” scene, and we only talked about “food” on TV when people did not have enough to eat. It’s a paradox, I know, but it worked, because finally, when you have nothing else to lose and you are left with nothing, then food brings comfort, especially when you innovate.
My Greek cuisine is light but still very tasteful and good because it’s healthy! It’s your turn to try it :)
Greek Christmas cookies with honey and spices (melomakarona)
The melomakararona are traditional Greek biscuits that are served during Christmas in Greece! Everybody in Greece stresses on how to soak them into honey but this recipe is simple and straightforward! Nothing to fear and the result is extra good and tasteful! They are flavored with cinnamon and cloves and the honey is simply amazing! On top you will find some walnuts for some extra flavor and taste Give them a try, they are very unusual but so good!
Sweet lemon confit
It’s possible to make sweet lemon confit with this recipe from the Great French Chef Alain Ducasse! Furthermore, making confit fruits in sweet versions it’s quite a habit in Greece and they are served in their juice! It’s really good and even better with a coffee!
Cinnamon splash!
This is a very interesting breakfast or a fast treat for tea and it’s a different type of pancake which resembles to a crêpe and it’s filling is made with dried raisin, walnuts, cinnamon and honey (or coconut syrup for the vegan version). It’s really good and easy to make!
Cretan Kaltsounia
These little Cretan biscuits come with a filling made with cream cheese and cinnamon! The crust is made with flour and olive oil and it’s really good! They are so cute!
Tas Kebap – Beef stew with tomato sauce and spices
This beef stew is moist and perfectly perfumed with spices such as cinnamon and allspice! Spices give a very special character to this beef and surely worth the time to make because it’s really good!
Shrimps “saganaki” with feta cheese and tomato sauce in the oven
This Greek dish with a Japanese name is really good and original! The shrimps are cooked into a tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, onion and garlic and then feta cheese is added and it’s cooked in the oven! It’s very tasteful and really worth the effort making it!