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Let the hands of KO founder, Christine, teach you how to create some much-loved Greek dishes!

Greek Grain Salad Recipe | Cypriot style with Blackcurrant and Pomegranate

Greek Grain Salad Recipe | Cypriot style with Blackcurrant and Pomegranate

This Cypriot Grain Salad, originally by George Calombaris, has featured at our Christmas table for the last 12-15 years. When I first started making it, the…

Theodora’s Greek Apple, Nut and Trahana Scrolls Recipe

Theodora’s Greek Apple, Nut and Trahana Scrolls Recipe

This recipe has been shared by Theodora @polly_forager for the Meri Month of May. Theodora shares it’s story here…

Maria’s Tanomenos Sourvas – Pontian-Greek Yoghurt & Barley Soup Recipe

Maria’s Tanomenos Sourvas – Pontian-Greek Yoghurt & Barley Soup Recipe

Tanomenos Sourvas is a simple yet extraordinary Pontian Yoghurt and Barley Soup

Kali Orexi’s Greek Barbecued Chicken Hearts Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Greek Barbecued Chicken Hearts Recipe

Chicken hearts seasoned with sea salt, dried oregano, cracked black pepper and extra virgin olive oil, barbecued to perfection.

Eleni’s Cypriot Anarotourta – Greek Ricotta, Honey and Fillo Cake Recipe

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.

Mario and Chrisanthi’s Spetsofai – Greek Sausage and Capsicum Casserole Recipe

Mario and Chrisanthi’s Spetsofai – Greek Sausage and Capsicum Casserole Recipe

A flavour-packed combination of Pastourma sausages, sweet capsicums, onions and tomato.

Mary’s Cypriot Orange-Semolina Cake Recipe

Mary’s Cypriot Orange-Semolina Cake Recipe

A deliciously moist orange and semolina cake that can be enjoyed with or without syrup

Stella’s Yemista – Greek Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts, Currants & Herbs Recipe

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…

Kali Orexi’s Fasolia Fornou Plaki – Greek Baked Beans Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Fasolia Fornou Plaki – Greek Baked Beans Recipe

These Greek Baked Beans are so delicious, so luscious and so good for you!

Stella’s Kolokithokeftedes – Greek Zucchini Fritters Recipe with crumbled Feta

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…

Vasiliki’s Karpouzopita – Greek Watermelon Pie Recipe

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…

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…

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.

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…

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

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

Vikki’s Haricot Bean and Barley Rusk Salad Recipe

Vikki’s Haricot Bean and Barley Rusk Salad Recipe

Vikki's Haricot Bean and Barley Rusk Salad is a beautiful fusion of textures and flavours - haricot beans; crunchy, toasted barley rusks; and creamy avocados…

Kali Orexi’s Greek Spiced Meatballs with Baby Eggplants Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Greek Spiced Meatballs with Baby Eggplants Recipe

Spiced Meatballs with Baby Eggplants combines delicious cumin-spiced meatballs with tender, baby eggplants bathed in a gorgeous 'tomato olive oil sauce' and…

Kali Orexi’s Pastitsio – Greek Layered Pasta Bake with Beef and Béchamel Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Pastitsio – Greek Layered Pasta Bake with Beef and Béchamel Recipe

Pastitsio is a classic Greek dish, loved by most everyone. Layered pasta, spiced meat sauce and creamy béchamel come together to satisfy the eye, the palate…

Kali Orexi’s Greek Risoni-Rice Recipe

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…

Kali Orexi’s Prasorizo – Greek Leeks with Rice Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Prasorizo – Greek Leeks with Rice Recipe

Prasorizo (Leeks with Rice) - a simple, humble vegetarian dish, that is full of flavour and nutritious goodness.

Kali Orexi’s Koulourakia – Greek Easter Cookies Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Koulourakia – Greek Easter Cookies Recipe

A traditional Greek Easter cookie, hand shaped and glazed with egg.

Kali Orexi’s Greek Grilled Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Greek Grilled Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil Recipe

An easy and tasty way to grill peppers on the bbq or grill pan that's makes the perfect side dish or appetiser.

Kali Orexi’s Keftedes – Greek Meatballs Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Keftedes – Greek Meatballs Recipe

Greek meatballs are a popular appetiser ideal for a meze platter accompanied by Tzatziki.

Kali Orexi’s Revithosoupa – Hearty Greek Chickpea Soup with Tomatoes Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Revithosoupa – Hearty Greek Chickpea Soup with Tomatoes Recipe

A simple to prepare, but hearty Greek chickpea soup.

Kali Orexi’s Vegetarian Greek Zucchini Flowers Recipe Stuffed with Rice and Herbs

Kali Orexi’s Vegetarian Greek Zucchini Flowers Recipe Stuffed with Rice and Herbs

This recipe for stuffed zucchini flowers bursts with flavour, thanks to fresh bunches of dill, parsley and mint. You won't be able to stop at one!

Kali Orexi’s Melitzanosalata – Greek Eggplant Dip with Garlic Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Melitzanosalata – Greek Eggplant Dip with Garlic Recipe

Greek eggplant dip with smokey roasted eggplants, garlic, salt and extra virgin olive oil.

Kali Orexi’s Ntomatofai – Greek Tomato and Pepper Bake Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Ntomatofai – Greek Tomato and Pepper Bake Recipe

Tasty layers of rich pureed tomato, red and green horn peppers make up this simply tasty side dish.

Kali Orexi’s Greek Yoghurt, Honey and Pistachio Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Greek Yoghurt, Honey and Pistachio Recipe

A popular Greek sweet or dessert made by layering yoghurt, honey and pistachios.

Kali Orexi’s Best Ever Greek Tzatziki Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Best Ever Greek Tzatziki Recipe

Delicious Greek dip made with yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, salt and extra virgin olive oil.

Kali Orexi’s Fakes – Greek Green Lentil Soup Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Fakes – Greek Green Lentil Soup Recipe

A traditional Greek lentil soup that is both easy to make and delicious, try it now!

Kali Orexi’s Dyed Greek Easter Egg Recipe

Kali Orexi’s Dyed Greek Easter Egg Recipe

Red-dyed eggs and the symbolism of cracking them at Easter is an important part of the Greek Orthodox tradition. Follow these easy steps to create your own…

Kali Orexi’s Traditional Greek Salad

Kali Orexi’s Traditional Greek Salad

Greek Salad is a simple arrangement of tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, and red onion, brought together by traditional Greek seasonings and feta cheese.