Recipes

A dish that incomparably belongs to the Greek summer is the fried squash. "Kolokithakia" is the Greek word to ask for this incredibly delicious, yet simple dish, which refers to the fried squash. Elena's share here with you, a slightly...

Elenas wishes you a sweet week with a traditional Greek dessert! “ Revani ”, refers to the flavorful Greek semolina cake, made with syrup. This recipe comes from Veria, a town on the Greek mainland, which is the best destination...

The perfect Greek recipe for all you cheese lovers! "Saganaki", is a delicious Greek dish of cheese which is covered with a nice, beautiful and thin crispy crust. This traditional Greek dish is named after the special pan with which...

Elenas shares with you another delicious Greek recipe! “ Giouvetsi ”, refers to the traditional Greek dish made with beef, orzo pasta (“kritharaki” or “manestra” in Greek) and a delicious tomato sauce. A perfect choice for a Sunday dish for...

Today at Elena's we want to share a recipe for an authentic Greek salad - "Horiatiki" in Greek. Greek salad can be served as a main course with some Greek pita bread, or as a side dish, and goes perfectly...

Then it was finally " Tzatziki " time! This traditional Greek dip simply refers to the Greek yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic and herbs. This dip is almost always served with Greek souvlaki or gyros. Preparation time: 15 min Portions:...

“ Pastitsio ”, refers to the Greek version of pasta with minced beef! This traditional Greek dish has a deep layer of pasta, a delicious layer of beef and is topped with a silky béchamel sauce. Like the Moussaka ,...

“ Moussaka ”, refers to the traditional Greek dish, with layers of delicious baked potato and aubergine, together with a juicy layer of beef or beef and pork, naturally topped with a creamy layer of bechamel sauce. This dish is...

“Yemista or Gemista” “Yemista or Gemista”, refers to the colorful peppers and tomatoes stuffed with rice. This traditional Greek dish falls under the category of ''Ladera'', which means a Greek dish prepared with olive oil. This dish can also be...