Meri Month of May — 2023
An annual celebration of regional Greek dishes, where friends, family and followers share dishes from their ‘Meri‘…
Tina’s Kreatopita Tirnavou
Our first recipe for the Meri Month of May 2023 and the Greek Pie Drive, is a Kreatopita (meat pie) from the region of Tirnavo in Thessalia, Greece. This…
Persefoni’s Kefalonitiki Kreatopita
“Diversity is the spice of life and spices make for diverse food. The Greek recipes I learnt from my mum, aunties and others really warm my heart. This one is…
Andriana’s Kotopita
Andriana shares her delicious Kotopita (Chicken Pie) with Kali Orexi. Andriana is Greek-Cypriot and learned this recipe from her cousin in Cyprus. She brought…
Fofi’s Cretan Marathopites
Our last pie for the Greek Pie Drive 2023 is shared by Fofi @fofimeli from the family of @ladi_biosas .
Jason’s Patatopita Iou
For our 5th recipe for the Greek Pie Drive I am sharing a delicious Patatopita (potato pie) recipe from the island of Ios! This recipe has been shared with me…
KO’s Fried Tiropita
The 4th recipe for the Greek Pie Drive is a delicious take on tiropita – pan-fried tiropita!
Dezi’s Kick-Arse Bougatsa Parcels
Dezi, a joyful, irrepressible force of nature, kicks off Week 2 of the Meri Month of May – “Starting your day the Greek way” – sharing her Kick-Arse Bougatsa…
Antigoni’s Strapatsada
Our 6th offering for “Starting your day the Greek way” is Antigoni’s Strapatsada. My parents had a stall at the Prahran Market for over 20 years. In the early…
Fofi’s Ladenia
Our 5th offering for “Starting your Day the Greek Way” is the Cycladic Pizza: LADENIA – which is shared by Fofi @fofimeli from the family of @ladi_biosas…
Kali Orexi’s Greek Yoghurt, Honey and Pistachio Recipe
A popular Greek sweet or dessert made by layering yoghurt, honey and pistachios.
Krisoula’s Greek Sour Pasta Trahana Porridge Recipe
The ultimate Greek comfort food! This porridge is like eating pasta in a rich béchamel sauce.
KO’s Papara
Our second offering for “Starting your day the Greek way” is Papara! Stale bread cut into chunks and served with warm milk OR loaded with lashings of creamy…
Antigoni’s Katsamaka
Our final offering for Week 2 – “Starting your day the Greek way” is Antigoni’s Katsamaka – a dish my grandmother made for my mother and a dish my mother made…
Stella’s Artichokes with Carrots, Onions, Peas and Dill
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…
Stella & Ilya’s Purslane with Beef Mince
A recipe from the Politiki Kouzina
Stella’s Yemista – Greek Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts, Currants & Herbs Recipe
Stella's Yemista is a beautiful family recipe of yellow capsicum filled with so much goodness and bursting with so much yumminess.It's my mother-in-law's…
Stella’s Barbounia
Borlotti Beans with Tomato Sauce
Kali Orexi’s Greek Risoni-Rice Recipe
KO's Risoni-Rice is a sweet twist to your basic rice. The fried and browned risoni imparts a subtle spicy, sweetness to the rice, as well as a lovely texture…
Stella’s Kolokithokeftedes – Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe with crumbled Feta
Stella's Zucchini Fritters (kolokithokeftedes) are THE BOMB! Light, fluffy, herby, cheesy and definitely not doughy!! You can pan fry them or, as I show here…
Ilya’s Baklava
What is the provenance of a dish? Who does the recipe belong to? Help me search for the answer… To me, food, recipes, dishes, cuisines represent a continuum –…
Melpomeni’s Ekmek
A recipe lovingly shared by @melpomeni.matthews
Anna and Adriana’s Galakotoboureko
“This galaktoboureko was originally conceived in the kitchen of Paralies Greek Tavern, a humble establishment in Westgarth that was owned and run by my yiayia…
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.
Kris’ Trigona Panaramatos
Vicky’s Magnificent Metaxatini
“What better way to end the MMOM than with a delicious cocktail! May I introduce you to the Magnificent Metaxatini. It’s inspired by my paternal heritage…