Anne's Appetite

Authentic Greek Recipes & Family Favourites

Welcome to Anne’s Appetite; a growing collection of authentic Greek recipes inspired by the meals I grew up eating around the family table.

From slow-cooked comfort foods and traditional Greek desserts to homemade breads, soups and pastries, these recipes are rooted in the flavours taught to me by my Yiayias, mum, and family over the years.

Whether you’re looking for classics like moussaka, koulourakia and avgolemono, or simple everyday Greek dishes made with olive oil, lemon and plenty of bread on the side, you’ll find a little bit of everything here.

And because no Greek kitchen ever truly stops cooking, I’m always adding new recipes, so there’s plenty more still to come.

Explore slow-cooked Greek favourites including moussaka, soutzoukakia  & kokkinisto.

Browse flaky filo pastry favourites including Tiropita, Spanakopita and other traditional Greek sweet and savoury pastries.

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Easy Greek Chicken Marinade Recipes | 2 Authentic Family Recipes

Some recipes become part of your family without anyone ever writing them down. These two easy Greek chicken marinade recipes ...
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Sloppy Joe Burger Bun

Sloppy Joe Burgers

Sloppy Joe burgers might not be Greek, but if there's one thing Greek families know how to cook, it's ground ...
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Kreas Kokkinisto served on spaghetti on a Plate

Kreas Kokkinisto (Greek Beef Braised in Red Sauce)

Kreas Kokkinisto (Greek Beef Braised in Red Sauce) There are some meals that instantly remind you of a person, and ...
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Homemade Bread Rolls on Wire Rack

Homemade Bread Rolls (Greek Village-Style Recipe)

Homemade Bread Rolls (Greek Village-Style) These homemade bread rolls are based on my Yiayia Anna’s traditional Greek village bread recipe, ...
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Avgolemono Kotosoupa in Bowl

Best Avgolemono Soup with Chicken

Best Avgolemono Soup Recipe with Chicken (Yiayia Vaso’s Kotosoupa Avgolemono) There are certain recipes that instantly take you back home, ...
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Penne Pasta with Kima in Tray

Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe)

Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe) If you’re after an easy penne pasta with ground beef recipe that’s comforting, ...
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Pastitsio in Tray

Pastitsio

My Mama's Best Greek Pastitsio Recipe (Authentic Family Style) If you’re looking for the best Greek pastichio recipe authentic enough ...
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Beef Rissoles on Plate

Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour)

Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour) Beef rissoles can be made in a variety of shapes. In ...
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Best Chocolate Cake with Molten Centre Cut Open

Best Chocolate Cake (With Molten Chocolate Centre)

This is hands down one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever made - a rich and indulgent chocolate cake ...
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Soutzoukakia in Red Sauce

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) If you’re looking for Greek meatballs that are rich, comforting and full of flavour, ...
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Pan Fried Gnocchi on paper towel and plate

Pan Fried Gnocchi in Butter (No Boil, Crispy in 20 Minutes)

Crispy pan fried gnocchi made from scratch with potatoes, butter and simple ingredients. Golden outside, soft inside and perfect for ...
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Gemista for two in tray and plate

Gemista for Two (No Waste + Exact Rice Measurements That Actually Work)

Gemista for Two (No Waste + Exact Rice Measurements That Actually Work) Gemista is one of those dishes that’s usually ...
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Side Angle of fluffiest focaccia

Fluffiest Focaccia: A Foolproof Recipe for Cloud-Like Bread

Why This is the Fluffiest Focaccia You’ll Ever Bake Let’s be honest, there are breads you eat because you have ...
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Potatoes and Peas Dish in Bowl

Greek Lent Delight: Potatoes and Peas Dish That’s Big on Flavour, Not Meat.

Lent might mean cutting out meat, but that doesn’t mean cutting out flavour! Enter this Potatoes and Peas Dish; a ...
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Cabbage and Rice Bowl

The Classic Cabbage and Rice Bowl (Lahanorizo) – Perfect for Lent!

If you think cabbage is just for coleslaw or that rice is best left to the risotto experts, allow me ...
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Cooked Gemista Vegetarian Recipe in Oven Dish

Gemista Vegetarian Recipe

A Perfect Dish for Greek Easter Fasting Gemista, or Greek stuffed vegetables, is the ultimate comfort food that also happens ...
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Rocket, Apple and Cucumber Salad

Rocket Salad with Apple & Cucumber

When you need a salad that’s as bold as it is refreshing, Rocket Salad with Apple and Cucumber is the ...
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No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) on Plate

No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) with Hazelnuts – Greek Chocolate Salami Dessert

How to Make a Delicious No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) Kormos, also known as Greek Chocolate Salami, is a no-bake ...
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Traditional Perok Cake Cut Open With Missing Piece

Traditional Perok Cake Recipe (Pontian + Armenian Inspired)

A Lost Recipe, A Lasting MemoryFilling in the Gaps (With a Little Help From the Internet)Traditional Perok Cake Recipe (Step ...
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A Plate of Pontian Varenika Cheese-Filled Dumplings on a table

Pontian Varenika (Greek Dumplings with Cheese) – Thiea Argiro’s Traditional Recipe

Pontian Varenika are buttery Greek dumplings filled with creamy cheese" a recipe close to my heart and my family’s table ...
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Cauliflower Egg Skillet Slice

Cauliflower Egg Skillet: The Ugly Duckling of Side Dishes

When you hear Cauliflower Egg Skillet, you’re probably thinking, “Wow, somebody gave up halfway through dinner prep.” And honestly? That’s ...
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Rizogalo Rice Pudding Bowls / Rice Pudding with Cinnamon Dusted Bowls

Creamy Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) Made Easy

Rizogalo is a creamy Greek rice pudding made with milk, rice and sugar but traditional recipes usually require constant stirring ...
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Inside of a Custard-filled Donut

Custard Filled Donuts – Soft & Chewy! Yiayia Anna’s Pitoulitses with a Twist

Custard Filled Donuts (Easy, Soft & Creamy – Yiayia’s Recipe) If you’re looking for custard filled donuts that are soft, ...
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Fudgy Brownie Close Up

Best Brownie Recipe (Easy, Fudgy, and Irresistible)

I've had this best brownie recipe for over 10 years and almost forgot all about it. I came across it ...
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Loukoumades / Greek Fried Donuts in a serving dish

Loukoumades

Loukoumades / Deep-Fried Greek Donuts Dough Ingredients2 cups lukewarm water1 cup lukewarm milk2 packets dry yeast (8g per packet)4 cups ...
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Tiropita / Cheese Phyllo Pastry Pie

Yiayia Anna’s Florina-Style 5-Star Tiropita: A Delightful Yeast-Infused Culinary Triumph.

Mastering Tiropita: Yiayia Anna's Traditional Cheese Pie Recipe with Yeast This recipe requires a bit of patience, but trust me, ...
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Four Opened Apricot Jam Jars

Apricot Jam Recipe: How I Accidentally Made the Perfect Batch

The Secret to Making the Best Apricot Jam You know that moment when someone hands you over a kilo of ...
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Baklava Christmas Crack in Container Top View

Baklava Christmas Crack (A Greek Twist on the Viral Christmas Crack)

If you’ve been anywhere near food Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen Christmas crack everywhere; that salty-sweet cracker dessert ...
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Pile of Kourabiedes Christmas Crack Recipe on Serving Dish

Kourabiedes Christmas Crack Recipe (Greek-Inspired Christmas Treat)

After seeing the Christmas crack trend pop up everywhere online, I started thinking about how many Greek Christmas flavours could ...
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Kourabiedes on Serving Tray

Classic Greek Kourabiedes Shortbread Cookies

Yiayia Anna's Classic Kourabiedes Recipe Classic Greek Christmas Kourabiedes 1 Cup Icing Sugar10 g Vanilla Sugar250 g Self Raising Flour ...
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Greek Cheese Tiropita on Plate

Greek Tiropita Cheese Feta Pie with Homemade Filo (Traditional Family Recipe)

If you’re looking for the most authentic Greek Tiropita Cheese Feta Pie, this recipe comes straight from my yiayia’s kitchen ...
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Yiayia Vaso’s Legendary Galaktoboureko: 5-Star Filo Pastry Custard Pie Recipe

Easy Galaktoboureko Recipe with Custard (Crispy Filo, Yiayia Vaso’s Way) From cousins to aunties and friends, anyone in our family ...
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Pasteli Honey Sesame Seed Bars on a plate

How to Make Pasteli Greek Sesame Bars | Step-by-Step Video

A Traditional Greek Sweet Perfect for Fasting and Snacking Watch: How to Make Pasteli the Greek Way (Full Video Below) ...
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Vanilla Slice on Plate

How to Make Vanilla Slice. The Old-School Glossy Custard Slice

How to Make Vanilla Slice. The Old-School Glossy Custard Slice This really is the best vanilla slice I’ve ever made ...
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Kok Greek Dessert on Plate

How to Make the Authentic Kok Greek Dessert

Our family has always had a soft spot for the authentic Kok Greek dessert (also known as Kokakia).Whenever Mum visits ...
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Bifteki Split Open with Feta Inside on Plate

Authentic Greek Bifteki Recipe with Feta – Juicy Greek Burgers from Yiayia Vaso

Authentic Greek Bifteki Recipe (Yiayia Vaso's Famous Bifteki Recipe) This juicy Greek bifteki recipe is stuffed with feta and packed ...
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Steaming Hot Slow Cooked Beef with Red and Green Peppers Simmering In Red Sauce

Easy Slow-Cooked Beef Enchilada Casserole with Cheesy Pepper Sauce

I set out to make classic beef enchilada casserole tonight and quickly realised my spice rack wasn’t exactly enchilada-ready. Instead ...
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Easy Greek Bougatsa Flaky Pastry Slice on Plate

Easy Greek Bougatsa with Creamy Custard Filling

Simple Bougatsa Recipe with Custard (No Semolina, Easy Filo Dessert) If you’re looking for a simple bougatsa recipe with custard ...
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Vegan Orange Cake Topped with Glaze and Orange Slices

Vegan Orange Cake – Perfectly Imperfect Sunset Slice

It was my mum’s birthday, and while everyone else was diving into the usual birthday treats, I was in the ...
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Melomakarona Resting On Tray

Greek Honey Cookies for Christmas Melomakarona Recipe

Yiayia Vaso's Step by Step Guide to Greek Honey Cookies for Christmas Melomakarona Discover Yiayia Vaso’s traditional Melomakarona recipe made ...
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Closeup of Beef Casserole with Potatoes and Carrots in Bowl

Simple Slow Cooked Beef Casserole with Potatoes and Carrots (Yiayia’s Way)

There’s nothing quite like a slow cooked beef stew to warm your soul and fill your kitchen with the most ...
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Hilopites with Chicken in a Bowl

Hilopites with Chicken – A Comforting Greek Classic from Yiayia’s Kitchen

There’s something incredibly nostalgic about a big pot of hilopites with chicken in tomato sauce. This is one of those ...
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Yurvalakia Meatball Soup

Greek Yuvarlakia Meatball Soup (Avgolemono Soup Recipe)

Yuvarlakia (Greek Meatball Soup with Lemon Avgolemono) If you’re looking for the best yuvarlakia recipe, this is the one I ...
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Bowl of Revithosoupa - Greek Fasting Soup

Greek Fasting Soup or Perfect For Winter: Revithosoupa / Chickpeas Soup!

Revithosoupa (Greek Chickpea Soup – Easy & Fasting Friendly) If you’re looking for a revithosoupa recipe that’s simple, comforting and ...
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Chocolate Covered Tsoureki with White Choc Drizzle

Chocolate Covered Tsoureki Just Like They Make In Greece (Greek Easter Bread with a Decadent Twist)

Soft, sweet, and spiced with orange and mahlepi, this Chocolate Covered Tsoureki takes the classic Greek Easter bread and adds ...
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Chocolate and Vanilla Koulourakia

Chocolate Koulourakia Greek Easter Biscuits – A Twist on a Classic!

Let me tell you a little secret. It all started with Yiayia’s traditional koulourakia recipe, golden, citrus-scented, and the kind ...
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Lalagia Greek Donuts with Icing Sugar

Lalagia Greek Donuts – A Peloponnese Classic Worth Frying For

Alright, friends, today we’re diving into one of my favourite treats straight out of the Peloponnese. Say hello to Lalagia ...
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Greek Lemon Potatoes In Pan

Greek Lemon Potatoes – Oven Roasted!

There are potatoes, and then there are Greek Lemon Potatoes, they're soft, golden, melt-in-your-mouth that make you wonder why you ...
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Fried Falafels On Green Salad

Easiest Falafel Recipe – Crispy, Golden!

While falafel isn't exactly Greek, it is vegan, which makes it the perfect fasting-friendly snack or meal! Credit goes to ...
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Mini Tiropitas

Yiayia Vaso’s Tiropita with Homemade Phyllo

This tiropita with homemade phyllo is made completely from scratch using Yiayia Vaso’s hand-stretched dough, a simple Bulgarian feta filling ...
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Vegan Pancakes on Plate Topped with Fruit

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes Recipe – Perfect for Greek Easter Fasting!

This morning, my little one woke up and declared, “Mummy, I want pancakes!” Now, normally, I’d whip up a batch ...
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Fakes Brown Lentils Soup In Bowl

Fakes Lentil Soup – A Greek Fasting Classic

Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup – Simple & Authentic Recipe) If you’re looking for a Greek lentil soup recipe that’s simple, ...
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Cooked Spanakorizo Recipe with Tomato in a Pot

Easy Spanakorizo Recipe with Tomato – Perfect For Greek Easter Lent!

What is Spanakorizo? Great addition! Here's a revised version incorporating your explanation: What is Spanakorizo?"Spanak-i" meaning Spinach and "Riz-i" meaning ...
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Vegan Chocolate Paximadia with Coffee

Vegan Chocolate Paximadia: The Ultimate Greek Easter Fasting Treat

Ah, Greek Easter fasting season. The time of year when we pause on meat, dairy, and all the usual comforts ...
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Cabbage Stew with Beef in Pot Closeup

Mum’s Cabbage Stew Recipe – Laxano Me Kreas

This cabbage stew recipe comes straight from my mum, which means it’s both delicious and slightly impossible to replicate exactly ...
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Easy Olive Bread with Thyme – Rustic, Crunchy, and Foolproof

There’s something deeply satisfying about baking your own Easy Olive Bread. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh thyme and olives ...
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Fasolakia with Beef Dish

Fasolakia with Beef – Green Bean Stew: A Hearty Greek Classic That Practically Cooks Itself

Fasolakia with Beef – Green Bean Stew: A Hearty Greek Classic That Practically Cooks Itself There are some meals that ...
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One Pot Lamb Roast with Potatoes in Bowl

One Pot Lamb Roast: The Ultimate Lazy Cook’s Crowd-Pleaser

If you’re after a meal that requires minimal effort, delivers maximum flavour, and guarantees your guests will leave both impressed ...
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Easy Roast Potatoes in a Bowl

Easy Roast Potatoes

The Recipe That Won Over My Fussy Toddler! Let me preface this by saying I am not the kind of ...
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Greek Chicken Yoghurt Marinade on Gryos

Juicy Greek Chicken Yoghurt Marinade for Gyros & BBQ

Pappou Lazo’s Secret to a Tender, Flavour-Packed Greek Chicken Yoghurt Marinade This chicken yoghurt marinade is a timeless recipe handed ...
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The Best Souvlaki Pita Bread: Fluffy, Soft, and a Full of Flavour

Let me guess: you’ve been on a mission to find the best souvlaki pita bread for your souvlaki or that ...
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One Pot Beef Youvetsi Greek Casserole with Orzo

Delicious One Pot Beef Youvetsi Casserole with Orzo

A Love Letter to My Mum and Her Mysterious Timers Cooking a family recipe can be a gamble. Case in ...
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Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad: A Quick, Tasty Side Dish You’ll Actually Want to Eat!

Some salads are fine. Others are glorious. This Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad? Glorious. It’s the hero your side dish ...
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chicken nuggets on plate

Juicy Chicken Nuggets Recipe – Toddler Approved and Perfectly Crispy

Best Ever Homemade Chicken Nuggets & A Crowd-Pleaser! Homemade chicken nuggets: because sometimes, life hands you a picky toddler, and ...
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Slow-Cooked Moroccan Beef Tagine in Bowl

Slow-Cooked Moroccan Beef Tagine – Fragrant & Easy

Okay, here’s the deal. You’re probably thinking, “Slow-cooked Moroccan beef tagine with apricots and almonds? Really?” Yes, really. And I’m ...
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How to Brine Olives - Black and Green Olives Towel Dried

How to Brine Olives the Traditional Greek Way (Step-by-Step)

If you’ve ever looked at an olive tree bursting with fruit and thought, ‘Now what on earth do I do ...
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a pile of french fries / patates tiganites on a paper towel

Crispy Patates Tiganites Recipe with Olive Oil: Perfectly Golden Potato Fries

Healthier Twist: Why Olive Oil Makes These Patates Tiganites Better for You. Yiayia Anna and Yiayia Vaso always used canola ...
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Chicken and Rice with Feta

Yiayia’s Chicken and Rice: The Comfort Food Your Table Needs

If there’s one dish that embodies comfort, tradition, and sheer deliciousness, it’s Yiayia’s Chicken and Rice. A staple in many ...
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Tiganita Kolokuthakia / Fried Zucchini Rounds

Crispy Fried Zucchini Slices Recipe: Easy Tiganita Kolokuthakia

How to Make Crispy Fried Zucchini Slices (Tiganita Kolokuthakia) There’s something incredibly satisfying about a plate of golden fried zucchini ...
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Golden Potato Fritters on Paper Towel

John’s Famous Crispy Potato Fritters

My Father-in-Law’s Beloved Breakfast Tradition My father-in-law will always be known for his famous crispy potato fritters. Using simple ingredients, ...
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Kolokithokeftedes / Vegetable Fritters

Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe: A Vegan Delight

How to Make Vegan Greek Zucchini Fritters: Easy & Healthy Recipe Greek cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavours and ...
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Hot peppers with feta

Peppers and Feta Dip: Yiayia Anna’s Ultimate Signature Recipe

Enjoy this Peppers and Feta Dip with Homemade Bread or Straight from the Pan! Peppers & Feta Dip 4 red ...
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greek-village-bread-recipe

Traditional Greek Village Bread Recipe (Xoriatiko Psomi)

Traditional Greek Village Bread Recipe (Xoriatiko Psomi) https://www.annesappetite.com/homemade-bread-rolls/There’s something special about traditional Greek village bread. Known in Greece as xoriatiko ...
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Maroulosalata in a Bowl

The Best Traditional Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad Prepared In Under 5 Minutes.

How to Make Authentic Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad - The OG of Salads! Ah, maroulosalata! A classic Greek lettuce salad ...
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Holding Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas (3 Ingredient Recipe)

Homemade Flour Tortillas (3 Ingredient Recipe) Homemade Flour Tortillas (3 Ingredient Recipe) Homemade Flour Tortillas (3 Ingredients) There’s something ridiculously ...
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Bowl

Easy Mediterranean Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Veggies, and Feta

A Mediterranean Salad: A Staple in Every Diet This Mediterranean salad is a vibrant medley of flavours and textures, featuring ...
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Fakorizo Greek Lentil Pilaf in a Bowl

Fakorizo: Greek Lentil Rice Pilaf (Comforting Lentil Pilaf Recipe)

If there’s one Greek recipe that proves how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary, it’s Fakorizo (Φακόρυζο). This Greek Lentil ...
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Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread

Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread

Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread – A cherished recipe that brings good fortune and sweet memories each New Year’s Day ...
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Kourabiedes with Jam Filling

Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies – Yiayia Anna’s Unique Twist on the Classic Greek Shortbread

Why Yiayia Anna’s Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies Are a Must-Try This Festive Season. Yiayia Anna’s Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies comes ...
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A dozen cheese puffs on a serving plate

Cheese Puffs / Pitoulistes with Tiri

Cheese Puffs / Pitoulitses Me Tiri 2 cups milk2 cups water2 eggs1 tbsp dried yeast1 shot glass of tsipouro (optional)squeeze ...
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Moussaka on Plate

Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe with Eggplant Potatoes and Zucchini

Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe with Eggplant Potatoes and Zucchini If you’re after a traditional moussaka recipe with eggplant, potatoes and ...
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Koulourakia in a bowl

11 Easy Steps to Perfect Koulourakia: Elevate Your Easter with Delicious Greek Cookies.

Stress-Free Koulourakia for Family and Friends! Let's talk about Koulourakia! They're practically synonymous with Greek Easter and are the perfect ...
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Tsoureki Perfection: The Ultimate 16-Step Recipe for the Easiest & Fluffiest Ever!

Let's Dive In: Impress the Family this Easter with Your Tsourekia. l'll be upfront: this tsoureki recipe isn't from my ...
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Easy Hummus Dip in a bowl with chickpeas on top

Easy Hummus Dip – Creamy, Flavourful and Ready in Minutes.

This Easy Hummus Dip is your go-to recipe for a smooth and creamy crowd-pleaser. With just a handful of pantry ...
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Tzatziki dip along with pita bread, meat, hot chips and salad

Best Tzatziki Recipe in a Snap! Whip Up Creamy Perfection in Under an 1-Hour!

Hassle-Free Tzatziki: Say Goodbye to Watery Dips! If you’re on the hunt for the best tzatziki recipe, look no further ...
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Slow Cooked Lamb in a Tray

How to Cook Lamb Shoulder in the Oven – 12-Hour Slow Cooked & Incredibly Tender

Lamb Lover’s Delight: How to Cook Lamb Shoulder in the Oven for Ultimate Tenderness If you’ve ever wondered how to ...
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Pan fried Pork in a serving dish with lemon

Deliciously Crispy Pan Fried Pork Tigania Recipe: Perfectly Seared and Flavourful

Homage to Tradition: A Taste of Ammochori Florina in Every Bite! This Pan Fried Pork Tigania dish was enjoyed in ...
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Spanakopita Recipe No Eggs No Cheese Slice

Spanakopita Recipe No Eggs No Cheese

If you thought Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) had to have feta, eggs, or butter to be delicious, think again. This Lent-friendly ...
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