Mediterranean Food & Lifestyle
The tradition of fanouropita originated around 1500 AD, or 1355-1369 AD, to venerate the icon of Saint Fanourios when he was discovered untouched between ruins in Rhodes or Cyprus. In local Orthodox tradition, Saint Fanourios has been since known as the patron saint of lost objects. When a lost object is revealed or found, followers of Saint Fanourios ...
A traditional Greek Pastitsio recipe with a twist. In this recipe, no meat has been added just a variety of Greek cheeses that make this Greek Pastitsio dish so much more interesting. Ingredients: For Bechamel 2 tbsp Kefalograviera cheese , grated1 liter milk100 g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks100 g all purpose flour 1 tsp ground nutmeg Salt ...
Kotopita / Chicken Pie Kotopita is a traditional Greek chicken pie, known for its rich, savory flavors and comforting warmth. This dish features tender chicken pieces, often mixed with herbs like dill or parsley, and a creamy béchamel sauce. All of this is enveloped in layers of flaky phyllo dough, creating a golden, crispy crust. Kotopita ...
Striftí Tyropita – The Rolled Greek Cheese Pie That Wins Every Table There’s something magical about the smell of freshly baked tyropita filling the kitchen. It’s the scent of comfort, family gatherings, and memories wrapped in golden layers of crispy dough and creamy feta. One of the most beautiful variations of this beloved Greek classic is ...
