Cooking with our guests
Watch Greeks of the diaspora, as they generously share their much-loved signature dishes with Kali Orexi and you!
Some of the videos have been recorded in our guest’s homes with a smart phone. What they lack in technical precision, they make up in soul!
Dimitrios’ Pontian Piroski – Greek Potato-Filled Piroski Recipe
Deliciously light dumpling delights with a spiced, herb and potato filling.
Eleni’s Cypriot Sour Trahana Soup with Chicken Recipe
A tangy, creamy soup of trahana and shredded chicken with salty, squeaky halloumi bites!
Eleni’s Cypriot Anarotourta – Greek Ricotta, Honey and Fillo Cake Recipe
A layered dessert of cinnamon-spiced, crispy, golden-brown fillo flakes that sandwich honey-sweetened ricotta.
Victoria’s Badzina – Zucchini Pie with Feta Recipe
A yummy zucchini, herb and feta slice with the lovely texture and taste of polenta on the base.
Vasiliki’s Karpouzopita – Greek Watermelon Pie Recipe
Karpouzopita - Watermelon Pie: sweet bursts of juicy, rosy watermelon; crunchy, nutty toasted sesame seeds; heavenly cinnamon spice; and an orange-hued batter…
KO’s Prasopita (Leek Pie)
Prasopita (Leek Pie with Home-Made Fillo Pastry) has everything - crispy, crunchy fillo; sweet and juicy leeks; creamy-feta salt bursts... it is an eating…
William’s Kassiopita – Greek Flour Pie with Feta Recipe
Kassiopita is a simple pie made from mostly pantry staples – flour, eggs, milk and feta. Prepare it for an easy lunch or light dinner, and serve it with a…
Eleni’s Yemista – Greek Stuffed Tomato and Peppers Recipe
Eleni's yemista are a cut above the rest - ripe tomatoes and capsicum stuffed gently with a herby-oniony-tomatoey rice filling that is dotted with salty…
Mary’s Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding Recipe
Mary’s rizogalo has the perfect combination of al-dente rice bathed in sweet, creamy milk and seasoned of course with cinnamon. It is simple and delicious and…
Eleni’s Sheftalies – Traditional Cypriot Pork Sausage Recipe
Eleni’s Sheftalies are made with cinnamon-spiced pork mince; a generous amount of fresh parsley; brown onions; dried mint and seasoning, and then wrapped well…
Foti’s Karkaletso – Greek Chicken, Sauerkraut and Rice Recipe
Vikki’s Cretan Dakos Salad – Greek Barley Rusk, Tomato and Feta Salad Recipe
Dakos Salad is a simple preparation made with a handful of ingredients, that come together for an amazing eating experience. Cretan barley rusks piled with…
Dimitra’s Kourabiethes – Greek Almond Shortbread Recipe
A beautiful Greek shortbread style cookie that is elevated by the lovely, nutty flavour of roasted almonds and crowned with a generous layer of icing sugar.
Nicholaos’ Greek Artichokes with Broad Beans Recipe
A delicious, Greek, spring dish of artichokes and broad beans that you can serve with feta cheese or a generous dollop of Greek yoghurt.
Pam’s Creamy Greek Taramosalata Recipe
Taramosalata is a Greek dip made from tarama, salted and cured cod roe. Pam's version is light and delicious - try it and see!
Foti’s Lamb Fricassée – Greek Braised Lamb Recipe with Endives and Egg-Lemon Wash
Lamb Fricasée is the ultimate in comfort food. Melt-in-your-mouth, braised lamb; aromatic greens; and a frothy-zingy egg-lemon wash - it has so much goodness…
Theo’s Prawn Saganaki – Greek Prawns with Tomato and Feta Recipe
Juicy prawns, enveloped in a gorgeous tomato sauce and creamy, salty feta cheese.
Sofia’s Vasilopita – Greek New Year’s Day Cake Recipe
Sofia’s Vasilopita is a traditional Greek New Years Day cake, made with sweet spices and is baked with a coin in the centre. The recipient of the coin once the…
Christina’s Vegetarian Greek Moussaka Recipe
This vegetarian moussaka is packed with flavour and is the perfect hearty feast to feed the family.
Vasiliki’s Galatopita – Greek Fillo Pastry Milk Pie Recipe
Vasiliki's Galatopita is a deliciously sweet and moorish traditional Greek custard dessert made with hand-rolled pastry.
Maria’s Ithacan Savoro – Greek Silver Whiting with Currants, Rosemary & Vinegar Recipe
A sweet and sour fish dish traditionally from the Greek island of Ithaca.
Peter’s Ithacan Rizo-Rovani – Greek Rice and Honey Dessert Recipe
A sticky and sweet rice dessert from the Greek island of Ithaca.
Vasiliki’s Greek Baklava Recipe with Fillo, Nuts, Spices and Syrup
Delicious Greek sweet made with crisp layers of filo pastry and nuts, dipped in syrup.
Maria’s Dolmadakia – Greek Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe with Rice and Herbs
Maria's dolmadakia - stuffed vine leaves - are bursting with green goodness. Enjoy them as an appetiser, finger food or light lunch or dinner!
Ianna’s Amigdalota – Sweet Greek Macaroon / Almond Cookie Recipe
These deliciously sweet Greek macaroons, or almond cookies, are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Make some and enjoy them today!
Vasiliki’s Greek Flat Beans with Lamb Recipe
Tender and juicy lamb with sweet and morish flat beans, in a luscious tomato sauce.
Toula’s Greek Spring Lamb with Greens Recipe
A succulent lamb dish with fresh spinach, spring onions, mint, dill and parsley.
Maria’s Platseda – Greek New Years’ Sweet Fried Fillo Pastry Recipe
Platseda are a sweet Greek New Year's treat. Crisp, sweet and nutty with aromatic orange blossom essence.
Nikiforo’s Greek Easter Lamb on the Spit Recipe
Succulent and packed with flavour - Greek style lamb on the spit.
Evyenia’s Crispy Loukoumades – Greek-style Donut with honey recipe
Loukoumades are Greek doughnuts that are crisp and crunchy on the outside while being soft and light in the middle. They are then drenched in honey, dusted…