Vikki Kassioras was a chef before following her creative calling in contemporary jewellery, so it’s no surprise Vikki is very creative with her cooking too. This recipe, created by Vikki, is a delicious fusion of her culinary influences, which is seasoned with a generous pinch of ‘Hellenic Inspiration.’ It’s a gorgeous salad, perfect for the last lingering […]
Spiced Meatballs with Baby Eggplants is a recipe interpreted from a delicious dish we had at our favourite lunch spot in Athens – Diporto. Kyrio Dimitri has been working and cooking at Diporto since 1957, from 13 years of age. He cooks real food with love, understanding and lots of olive oil. He can be […]
KO’s Pastitsio is a recipe that draws on the cooking know how of three wonderful cooks – my cousin Sofia, my mum and our Greek teacher Kyria Kaiti. Sofia makes an oh-so-delicious moussaka. The meat sauce she makes for her moussaka has a gorgeous infusion of whole cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and bay leaves. The meat […]
KO’s Risoni-Rice is a recipe I learned from my parents-in-law over 30 years ago. My parents-in-law were born and raised as Greeks in Constantinople/Istanbul. Living in a cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city and immersed in the cuisines of many, influenced their kitchen and that of others residing in that great city. This neverending fusion of many co-existing cuisines over […]
KO’s Prasorizo is a simple, humble dish, that is full of flavour and nutritious goodness. Although I don’t like it when anyone says that one type of vegetable or fruit is better than another – all plant-based foods have a huge place in our diet – leeks do have something extra special – their very potent […]
There are so many special eating traditions associated with Greek Easter; red-dyed eggs; roast lamb on the spit; tsourekia (egg loaves); flaounes (Cypriot Cheese-filled Pastries); mayeritsa (offal stew); and koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies). These Greek Easter delights are savoured and enjoyed on Easter Sunday when families return home from mass, just after midnight, and during […]
Fresh, light and incredibly flavoursome, KO’s Grilled Peppers are a fabulous addition to any summer spread. Serve them as a side with any barbecued meats or add them to your homemade souvlakia for an amazing texture and flavour burst with the barbecued sweetness of the peppers; and the yumminess of the garlic, oregano and olive […]
KO’s Greek Meatballs recipe has been refined and improved over a lifetime by one of Kali Orexi’s favourite guests, Vasiliki, and demonstrated by me, Christine, using the quick and easy-to-follow, hands-only video format. These meatballs are an absolute crowd-pleaser whether served as an appetizer; part of a feasting spread at a celebration; or as a […]
When I was growing up, my parents had a fruit and vegetable stall at the Prahran Market. When I was too young to serve customers, I would idle away the endless hours at the market playing with frogs and caterpillars, that we found amongst the bananas or the lettuce. When I was old enough to […]
When Christine was pondering which recipes KO should feature this year, her daughter, Ilyana, made two suggestions – Stuffed Zucchini Flowers (λουλούδια γεμιστά) and Green Veggie Patties (λάχανο-κεφτέδες). Christine’s mum, Antigoni, has long prepared these dishes for her children and grandchildren. They are truly family favourites and often inspire a chorus of cheers from the […]