Our Recipes

KO’s Paspaliara (Spinach and Polenta Pie)

KO’s Paspaliara (Spinach and Polenta Pie)

Paspaliara is a traditional pie from northern Greece, made with a base and top of fine polenta and a filling of spinach, spring onions, dill, sweet trahana…
KO’s Prasopita (Leek Pie)

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…
Eugene’s Greek Barbecued Octopus Recipe

Eugene’s Greek Barbecued Octopus Recipe

Charred and succulent barbecued octopus, bathed in a dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, finely chopped garlic, oregano and smoked sea salt…
William’s Kassiopita – Greek Flour Pie with Feta Recipe

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 – 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…
Sofia’s Moussaka – Greek Layered Bake with Beef, Vegetables and Béchamel

Sofia’s Moussaka – Greek Layered Bake with Beef, Vegetables and Béchamel

Sofia’s Traditional Moussaka is based on a recipe my cousin Sofia Tsourvaka-Karaskosta shared with me. She resides in Kastraki, Greece and is a fabulous cook!
William’s Kouneli Stifado – Greek Rabbit & Shallot Stew Recipe

William’s Kouneli Stifado – Greek Rabbit & Shallot Stew Recipe

William's Kouneli Stifado is a delicious and satiating stew of rabbit and shallots bathed in a beautifully rich gravy.
Mary’s Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding Recipe

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…
Kali Orexi’s Yiouvarlakia – Greek Meatball Soup Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Yiouvarlakia – Greek Meatball Soup Recipe

KO’s Yiouvarlakia is a wholesome, hearty soup of herb-loaded meatballs and rice. The soup can be enjoyed as is, or with an avgolemono (egg-lemon) wash, for an…
Kali Orexi’s Milopita – Greek Apple Pie Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Milopita – Greek Apple Pie Recipe

KO's Milopita is a delicious, upside-down apple pie. The morish, sweet and tangy, baked apples are spiced with cinnamon and layered onto a lovely moist cake…
Eleni’s Sheftalies – Traditional Cypriot Pork Sausage Recipe

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

Foti’s Karkaletso – Greek Chicken, Sauerkraut and Rice Recipe