Traditional Family Recipes Passed Down with Love
Some recipes come from cookbooks, and some come from years of watching, tasting, and trusting your heart instead of measurements. This page is dedicated to the latter—the time-honoured dishes passed down from my grandparents and lovingly recreated in my kitchen (often with a little guesswork and a lot of olive oil).
From Yiayia’s village-style bread to chicken and rice, these are the recipes that hold memories, stories, and the taste of home. No frills, no shortcuts—just good, honest food made the way it was always meant to be.
And just like my grandparents’ hospitality, this collection is always growing. So, keep checking back as I add more of their cherished recipes, one delicious bite at a time.
Anne’s Appetite Approved.
Timeless Classics: Cherished Generational Recipes
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Loukoumades
Loukoumades / Deep-Fried Greek Donuts Dough Ingredients2 cups lukewarm water1 cup lukewarm milk2 packets dry yeast (8g per packet)4 cups …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …