Residents of the Canary Islands spread this goat cheese paste on freshly baked bread and also use it as a dip. The spread originates from La Gomera, a small island near Tenerife.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 kg Cheese, goat, hard

• 200 ml Oil, olive

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 1 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

Steps

1. Wash the bell pepper, clean it, and remove the seeds. Dice it. Grate the cheese, peel the garlic, and chop it. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix well. Once a smooth mixture forms, the spread is ready.

An excellent and fresh creamy soup made simply and quickly. It will pair well before a hearty meal, as it will warm you up pleasantly.

Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 60 g Nuts, almonds, roasted, unsalted

• 4 spoon Semolina

• 20 g Butter, unsalted

• 750 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 3 pieces Egg, egg yolk, fresh

• 125 ml Sweet cream

Empanadas will be a hit at any party you serve them at. You can fill them with cheese, vegetables, or meat, but for starters, try our suggestion: a combination of seasoned ground meat, hard-boiled eggs, and olives. Serve them with beer or wine and enjoy an unforgettable party!

Details

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Dough

• 100 g Butter, unsalted

So delicious and tempting baked sheep cheese. Best when still warm.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 230 g Cheese, goat, hard

• 80 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 30 g Butter, unsalted

• 2 dl Water

• 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

1. Cut the cheese into 10 x 10 cm pieces, about 1.5 cm thick. Pour warm water into a bowl and sprinkle flour onto a plate. Dip each piece of cheese first into the warm water, then coat it with flour.

Baked quinces with syrup can be used to prepare various desserts or served as the Greeks do - with yogurt.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 130 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.3 kg Quince

• 500 g Sugar, white

• 875 ml Water

• 3 spoons Honey

• 10 pieces Spices, cloves, ground

• 1 stick Spices, cinnamon, ground

• 3 teaspoons Spices, cinnamon, ground

• 3 teaspoons Sugar, white

First, we sear pieces of chicken in olive oil, then slowly simmer them in a tomato sauce with vegetables. To save some money, buy a whole chicken and cut it into smaller pieces at home.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 85 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 8 pieces Meat, chicken, thighs

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 2 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

Entrecôte steak is a boneless beef steak, part of the ribeye or rib section. Prepare it on the grill and enhance it with chosen aromatics - a perfect meal and a creative addition to your grill menu.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 8 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg Meat, beef, shoulder

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 4 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 1 handful Thyme, fresh

In the original tzatziki, besides cucumbers, garlic, fresh herbs, oil, and of course Greek yogurt must not be missing. This time we decided to replace the main ingredient - cucumbers with beets, while keeping the other ingredients of the popular Greek side dish. Beet tzatziki is an excellent accompaniment to roasted meat, fish, and falafel.

Details

• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 600 g Red beet, in brine

Black Paella is a traditional Catalan and Valencian dish. It is made with cuttlefish and squid ink. Instead of cuttlefish, some use squid or, in extreme cases, octopus. In addition to rice and cuttlefish, some chefs add shrimp, prawns, and other seafood delicacies.

Details

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 400 g Fish, shrimp

• 400 g Fish, cuttlefish, fresh

Simple, creative, tasty, unusual, and easy! Crab cakes spiced up with a hot sauce should finally make their way into your kitchen!

Details

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Potatoes, white

• 2 twigs Thyme, fresh

• 2 twigs Coriander, leaves, fresh

• 4 pieces Onion, young

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

• 220 g Fish, lobster, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Mustard

• 1 piece Egg, fresh

For all lovers of crispy pork skin, which we get from well-roasted pork belly. This time, however, a bit differently.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 21 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 350 g Meat, pork, coal

• 3 spoons Salt, table

• 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

• pieces Oil, plant, sunflower

Steps

1. Thoroughly wash the pork skin and dry it completely with paper towels. Cut it into 2.5 cm thick strips. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

Chicken meat is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh Mediterranean herbs. This adds freshness and juiciness to the otherwise bland chicken meat, which it retains even during grilling.

Details

• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 12 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 700 g Meat, chicken, breasts

• 200 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

• 1 twig Spices, oregano, dried

• 2 twigs Parsley, fresh

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

The Spanish know whats good!

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 spoons Oil, olive

• 8 pieces Meat, chicken, loaves

• 1 teaspoon Spices, paprika

• pieces Salt, table

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 4 pods Garlic, fresh

• 1 piece Chili peppers, red chili, fresh

• pieces Thyme, fresh

• 400 g Tomato, pieces - can

• 1 spoon Vinegar, red wine

• 0.5 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

Prepare Greek skewers, serve them with tzatziki and pita bread, and enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavors.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 12 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Marinade

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 60 ml Juice, lemon

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 2 spoons Spices, oregano, dried

• pieces Salt, table

• pieces Salt, table

• 750 g Meat, chicken, loaves

• pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

1. Wash the chicken, pat it dry, and cut it into 2.5 cm pieces. Place them in a bowl. Add oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped garlic. Mix the ingredients well so that all the pieces of meat are nicely seasoned. Cover the bowl and store it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight).

Fried sweet sticks, rolled in cinnamon and sugar, will be something new for many.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 1 cup Water

• 4 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 2 pinch Salt, table

• 3 pieces Egg, fresh

• 5 spoon Sugar, white

• 1 teaspoon Spices, cinnamon, ground

• pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

1. Pour oil into a larger pot and heat it slowly. Place a saucepan with hot water, butter, and salt on the stove. While heating, gradually add flour and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Once all the flour is mixed in and the mixture becomes thicker, reduce the heat and crack eggs into a bowl. Beat the eggs, pour them into the dough, mix everything well, and immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.

Churros are famous Spanish or Argentine sweet fried pastries, typically served with hot chocolate. This time, we decided to pair them with a delicious caramel sauce, which complements this globally beloved treat perfectly.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Caramel sauce

• 250 ml Sweet cream

• 175 g Sugar, brown

• 60 g Butter, unsalted

• 250 ml Water

• 100 g Butter, unsalted

Churros is a popular and worldwide beloved Spanish dessert. These sweet sticks fried in oil are perfect for dipping into a velvety chocolate sauce.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 120 ml Milk, whole milk

• 120 ml Water

• 6 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

• 1 spoon Sugar, white

• 130 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 3 pieces Egg, fresh

This cake is typical of Greece. Its juiciness will completely captivate you, but be careful as it is very sweet and filling.

Details

• Preparation Time: 55 minutes
• Cooking Time: 66 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Egg, fresh

• 150 g Butter, unsalted

• 250 g Sugar, white

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

• 200 ml Milk, whole milk

• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder

• 0.75 teaspoons Baking powder

• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla, extract, natural

A hearty dish that can also be served as a standalone meal. Yogurt is in romantic balance with black olives, making it an excellent combination for hungry mouths.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Cauliflower, fresh

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 6 pieces Olives, black, in brine

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 40 g Butter, unsalted

In Spain, there are many variations of preparing Cuban rice. The original dish is called "arroz a la cubana," which translates to rice in the Cuban style.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rice, white, long grain

• 4 cup Water

• 4 pieces Egg, fresh

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 4 pieces Banana, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

A very exotic dish with a sweet-sour taste and an oriental touch, the recipe of which originates from Persia. The Greeks have slightly adapted the dish, so its best to try the Greek way of preparation yourself.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 900 g Game meat, Duck, breasts, fresh

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 2 piece Onion, raw

Moussaka is a classic and quite popular dish throughout the Mediterranean. This version is typically Greek. It is just like the one prepared by Greek housewives. Lightly seasoned, juicy, but not greasy, and enriched with a crispy crust.

Details

• Preparation Time: 60 minutes
• Cooking Time: 67 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 900 g Eggplant, raw

• 120 ml Oil, olive

• 2 piece Tomato, red

• 2 piece Onion, raw

A hearty Spanish one-pot dish that will fill hungry bellies and evoke the flavors of hot Spain.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 140 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cup Beans, grains

• 2 piece Onion, raw

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 400 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 200 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 200 g Dry salami, paprika

• 200 g Blood sausage

• 1 spoon Spices, paprika

Fiadone is a famous Corsican cake made from brocciu cheese - a Corsican albumin, more precisely, a dairy curd from sheep or goat milk or whey. The cake does not contain flour and is therefore an excellent choice for those who are allergic to gluten.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• pieces Butter, unsalted

• 4 pieces Egg, fresh

The outside is a beautifully golden brown dough, while the inside is filled with the wonderful flavors of meat and roasted vegetables. Paired with the right glass of wine, this makes for a lovely dinner.

Details

• Preparation Time: 80 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dough

• 3 cups Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

• 1.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 0.5 cups Water

The dish originates from Andalusia, but its popularity extends beyond Spain to the entire world. It is best served cold on hot summer days. Refreshing!

Details

• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 pieces Tomato, red

• 2 dl Tomato, concentrate, without salt

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 1 spoon Vinegar, red wine

• 1 spoon Sugar, white

Skewers with chunks of juicy vegetables in the Greek style. They are also known as "souvlaki".

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 700 g Meat, lamb, fillet

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

• 1 piece Bell pepper, green, fresh

Greek moussaka is characterized by the addition of eggplants, and it usually includes ground lamb (or beef). In this recipe, we have substituted the lamb with ground beef but kept the addition of eggplants. The finishing touch is, of course, the béchamel sauce with egg yolks and Parmesan, which rises during baking and turns a beautiful golden brown on top. This is truly a perfect summer dish, best served with a bowl of salad.

An omelette that wont take much of your time to prepare, yet with its abundance of vegetables, it will fill you with fresh vitamins and minerals.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

Filling

• 15 pieces Olives, green, in brine

• 100 g Cheese, feta

• 100 g Tomato, red

• 1 piece Bell pepper, yellow, fresh

• 1 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

We guarantee youll empty the baking dish in no time!

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Dough, puff

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 150 ml Tomato, pieces - can

• 1 piece Bell pepper, green, fresh

• 12 pieces Tomato, red

• 0.5 piece Onion, raw

• 1 handful Olives, black, in brine

• 250 g Cheese, feta

Steps

1. Wash and clean the bell pepper (remove the stem and seeds). Cut it into small pieces. Peel the onion and also cut it into smaller pieces. Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half. Pit some olives and slice them into rings.

Vegetables with olive oil and delicious mozzarella. Serve it as a salad and offer skewers on the side.

Details

• Preparation Time: 23 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 g Tomato, red

• 1 can Olives, black, in brine

• 3 twigs Basil, fresh

• 2 bags Cheese, mozzarella

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 2 pinch Salt, table

Steps

1. Open the can of olives and the packets of mozzarella. Drain the olives and mozzarella well. Thoroughly wash the tomatoes and remove the green parts. Wash the basil and dry it well.

Mmmmm … Greek salad! When we think of Greek salad, black olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and real olive oil come to mind. What would a Greek salad be without them! Treat yourself to it as well - well chilled, it will be a refreshing treat on hot summer days.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tomato, red

Even during a busy workweek, you can enjoy authentic Greek flavors. Just use shortcuts and choose dishes that are quick to prepare. Our suggestion is a spinach pie that you can make using store-bought phyllo dough.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 pieces Dough, wonton

• 5 spoon Oil, olive

• 500 g Spinach, raw

• 100 g Cheese, feta

A rich and luxurious Greek cake will fill your kitchen with intoxicating aromas.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 90 g Sugar, white

• 2 spoons Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened

• 60 g Breadcrumbs, dried

• 25 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 150 g Walnuts

• 0.25 teaspoons Spices, cloves, ground

• 0.5 teaspoons Spices, cinnamon, ground

• 1 pinch Salt, table

Greek warm salad is made with barley, vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, making it very nutritious and filling without being heavy. The dressing is made with fresh lemon, making the salad even more refreshing for summer.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 125 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 g Barley

• 1 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 20 pieces Olives, green, in brine

Fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese are the basic ingredients of this delicious Greek dip, which you will enjoy dipping fresh vegetables, corn chips, or roasted potatoes into. The dip is also an excellent addition to cooked or baked meat, and you can confidently spread it on slices of bread or toast.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• pieces Dill, fresh

Preparing this delicious dessert wont take more than 5 minutes of your time, but it will bring a wave of satisfaction and sweet moments.

Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 600 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

• 8 spoon Honey

• 1 handful Walnuts

Steps

1. Take the Greek yogurt from the refrigerator and distribute it into serving bowls.

2. Drizzle honey over the yogurt and place a tablespoon of walnut kernels in the center of each bowl. The dessert can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator.

This lentil soup is an Eastern Mediterranean dish that varies in color and spiciness across different parts of the Mediterranean. The soup can also be made with red or black lentils.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 225 g Lentils, raw

• 30 ml Oil, olive

• 2 piece Onion, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 2 spoons Spices, cumin, seeds

Grilled fish often complements meat perfectly. Why not surprise your guests this time with a slightly different preparation?

Details

• Preparation Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 8 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Fish, anchovies, fresh

• 1.2 dl Oil, olive

• 24 pieces Grapevine, leaves, fresh

• 2 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

1. Rinse the fish under running water and dry them well. Place them in a bowl, season with salt, pour over 0.6 dl of olive oil, mix well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

With this spice mix, you can bring the flavors of Greece and the authentic taste of gyros to your kitchen. It is also useful for preparing other delicious Greek dishes.

Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 9 teaspoon Salt, table

• 3 teaspoons Spices, paprika

• 1 teaspoon Spices, paprika

• 1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black

• 1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, white

Hake fillets prepared in the Basque style will be served to you in the northern regions of Spain.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 g Fish, white fish

• 300 g Fish, cockle

• 4 pods Garlic, fresh

• 150 g Beans, fresh

• 2 dl Alcohol, Wine, White

• 1 bouquet Parsley, fresh

• 2 spoons Flour, Wheat, bread flour

• 4 pieces Asparagus, fresh

A Greek dessert made from wheat semolina, sugar, milk, and a pinch of saffron, which pairs perfectly with a cup of good coffee.

Details

• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 9 spoon Butter, unsalted

• 2 cups Semolina

• 2 cups Milk, whole milk

• 0.75 cups Sugar, brown

• 1 pinch Saffron, dry

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a small pot. Add the semolina and fry it while stirring for about 8 minutes until it turns golden brown.

Empanadas are visually appealing, and the filling will surprise you with melted cheese and a hint of oregano.

Details

• Preparation Time: 85 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dough

• 300 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 70 g Butter, unsalted

• 2 piece Egg, fresh

• 1 dl Water, bottled

• 1 teaspoon Vinegar, red wine

Filling

• 300 g Ham, pressed

• 250 g Cheese, edamame

Although Greek yogurt was originally made from sheeps milk, today it is also popular when made from cows milk. In its production, the whey is removed through a straining process. Authentic Greek yogurt is thick, creamy, and slightly richer than regular yogurt. A good approximation can also be achieved by straining regular thick yogurt.

Details

• Preparation Time: 200 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

Steps

1. Prepare a large bowl and place a fine strainer over it. Line the strainer with a sterile cloth or cheesecloth. Then pour the yogurt into the strainer. Let the yogurt strain for about two to three hours (the excess liquid will drain into the bowl).

Gyros or γύρος ("to turn, to rotate"), as the Greeks call it, is a very popular fast food in Greece and also in other countries around the world.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 g Meat, lamb, fillet

• 350 g Bread, wheat

• 2 spoons Spices, paprika

• 2 teaspoons Juice, lemon

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 2 piece Tomato, red

We all know doughnuts well. Its common to add dried or candied fruit to the dough, but the Greeks pour a mixture of honey, sugar, lemon juice, and water over them. Its time to try the Greek version!

Details

• Preparation Time: 90 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 450 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 25 g Yeast, dry

• 1 spoon Sugar, white

Hornazo is a meat dish traditionally prepared in the Spanish province of Salamanca during the festival of "Lunes de Aguas" (Monday of the Waters).

Details

• Preparation Time: 165 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

Dough

• 500 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 50 g Yeast, dry

• 1 pinch Saffron, dry

• 70 g Butter, unsalted

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 250 g Sausage, chorizo

• 250 g Dry salami, pork

Delicious pockets of flaky pastry filled with juicy lamb will delight guests at lunch or as cold appetizers at parties.

Details

• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 3
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

dough

• 300 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 1.5 dl Water

• 2 piece Egg, fresh

• 1 teaspoon Vinegar, red wine

• 70 g Butter, unsalted

filling

• 400 g Meat, lamb, fillet

Just like they prepare them in Greece, now you can also prepare them at home.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Meat, lamb, fillet

• 1 teaspoon Spices, cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon Spices, coriander - seeds

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 5 twig Mint

• 4 twig Rosemary, fresh

• 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

A simple dish made from ingredients that we all love and usually have on hand. You can also call it moussaka, but it differs from the popular potato dish in a few minor details - tomatoes and zucchini are added for juiciness, and the topping is slightly different, as we use a mixture of egg and yogurt instead of béchamel sauce.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Moussaka is a popular Mediterranean layered dish made from layers of eggplant, potatoes, and ground meat, all bound together by a golden brown layer of béchamel sauce. For a change, instead of potatoes and eggplant, use zucchini, and replace the thick and hearty béchamel with a yogurt-based sauce. Trust us, the dish is absolutely delicious, and we are sure it will frequently appear on your summer menu.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 110 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Meat sauce

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

The meatballs are already special due to their shape, but if you add them to a sauce made from olives and tomatoes and season them with selected spices, the dish will soon acquire the flavor of Spain.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 2
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 500 g Meat, beef, fillet - lung roast

• 2 slices Bread, wheat

• 4 spoon Milk, skimmed

Mmmm … the marinated sheep cheese is already melting in your mouth, complemented by the aroma of fresh herbs.

Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g Cheese, feta

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 3 pieces Spices, bay (leaves)

• 1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black

• 1 twig Rosemary, fresh

• 350 ml Oil, olive

Steps

1. Wash and sterilize the jar for marinating. Place the cheese on a wooden board and cut it into smaller cubes. Peel the garlic and cut it in half lengthwise. Thoroughly wash and dry the rosemary sprig.

Marmitako is a traditional Basque dish, which translates to "from the pot." What comes out of it is a delicious fish stew that must include pieces of fresh bonito or tuna, potatoes, peppers, olives, and garlic. The dish is an excellent choice for slightly colder days when we crave hearty meals that will warm us from the inside.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Spices, paprika

Delicious and tender octopus on potatoes will be a great and juicy snack to accompany a good drink.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 105 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Octopus, fresh

• 4 spoon Vinegar, red wine

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 2 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

• 5 twig Thyme, fresh

• 3 pieces Potatoes, white

• 1 spoon Spices, pepper, black

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

The dish originates from Valencia. It is an excellent mix of different flavors that together create true harmony.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 65 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Meat, chicken, thighs

• 250 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 l Soup base, chicken, cube

• 250 g Tomato, red

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 2 pinch Saffron, dry

• 500 g Rice, white, long grain

Paella is a famous Spanish dish known worldwide. The main ingredient is rice, to which various additions such as different meats, sausages, seafood, fish, vegetables, and of course spices are added. This time, we present you with an exceptionally tasty combination of chicken, spicy sausage, beans, and peppers.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

Paella (also known as paelja) is a world-renowned Spanish dish. The main ingredient is rice, to which various additions such as different meats, sausages, seafood, vegetables, and spices are added. This time, we present a recipe for paella with chicken, bell peppers, peas, and shrimp.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 350 g Meat, chicken, breasts

Paella is a globally renowned Spanish rice dish made with rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices. You can customize the ingredients as desired. This time, we present a recipe for paella with meat, spicy sausage, and shrimp.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.3 l Soup base, chicken, cube

• 12 pieces Fish, shrimp

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 100 g Meat, chicken, breasts

Its true that preparing stuffed pita bread will take a bit more time. The recipe we present below consists of homemade pita bread and marinated chicken, which we pan-fry along with sliced vegetables. The result is an incredibly delicious Greek "sandwich" that you can enjoy for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.

Details

• Preparation Time: 100 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1 twig Spices, oregano, dried

Delicious Greek potato patties, combined with feta, create an excellent flavor. Whether as a side dish or a main course.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes, white

• 115 g Cheese, feta

• 4 pieces Onion, young

• 5 twig Dill, fresh

• 1 piece Egg, fresh

• 15 ml Juice, lemon

• 2 pinch Salt, table

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Very popular cookies at Spanish weddings and other large celebrations. In Andalusia, where they originate, there are as many as 70 factories producing these treats. The traditional recipe specifies the use of lard.

Details

• Preparation Time: 200 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 600 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 300 g Milk, powdered, whole milk

• 150 g Butter, unsalted

• 300 g Sugar, white

Moussaka is a Mediterranean dish, originally prepared with slices of eggplant and ground lamb. In this version, we prepare it with potatoes and ground meat. The ingredients are layered, with the top layer being raw béchamel sauce, which turns golden brown when baked in the oven. This recipe serves six to eight people.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 85 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 kg Potatoes, white

On the Canary Islands, this dish is not at all unusual. However, it seems a bit peculiar to all tourists and even Spaniards who were not born in the Canary Islands, but it is still tasty. It is served as a main dish and is also one of the characteristic dishes of Spanish cuisine.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg Potatoes, white

A delicious and easy-to-make rice pudding that is very popular among Spaniards as a dessert or breakfast. The aroma alone evokes memories of home and childhood for Spaniards.

Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 l Milk, partially skimmed

• 115 g Rice, white, short grain

• 1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground

• 1 piece Lemon zest, fresh

• 1 pinch Salt, table

Romesco sauce is particularly popular in the Spanish region of Tarragona, where it is served with fish, grilled dishes, fried or oven-roasted vegetables, chicken, and pasta. Try it yourself and see why it is so beloved.

Details

• Preparation Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 piece Chili peppers, red chili, dried

• 1 piece Chili peppers, red chili, dried

• 2 spoons Nuts, almonds, blanched

An appetizer or snack for parties, no matter where you serve the salad. Its appearance will give the impression of a gourmet feast.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 14

Ingredients

• 14 pieces Witloof, fresh

• 5 can Fish, tuna, in oil

• 4 pieces Egg, fresh

• 14 pieces Olives, green, in brine

• 14 pieces Olives, black, in brine

• 100 g Fish, tuna, in brine

A salad that also serves as a standalone meal.

Details

• Preparation Time: 9 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Sausage, chorizo

• 8 pieces Fish, cockle

• 1 piece Leek

• 2 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

• 0.5 bouquet Parsley, fresh

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 3 pinch Salt, table

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 2 spoons Vinegar, apple

Steps

1. Clean the leek, wash it, and cut it into smaller pieces. Also wash the parsley and bell pepper, finely chop the parsley, remove the seeds from the bell pepper, and then cut it into thin strips.

It originates from the city of Cordoba in southern Spain. It is a cold, thick soup usually served as an appetizer or first course at larger meals.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Tomato, red

• 1 piece Bell pepper, green, fresh

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 150 g Bread, wheat

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 125 ml Vinegar, red wine

The aroma of freshly chopped mint, mixed with freshly prepared eggs, will fill your kitchen.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 7 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Egg, fresh

• 2 teaspoons Butter, unsalted

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 60 g Cheese, feta

• 0.5 bouquet Mint

Steps

1. Rinse the mint under running water and shake it well. Then, pluck the leaves from the stems and roughly chop them. Place a larger pan on the stove, melt the butter, and heat it up.

Need an idea for a quick, delicious, and unusual lunch? This recipe will be a bullseye!

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 16 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 640 g Meat, lamb, ribs

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 6 twig Thyme, fresh

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

• 3 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

1. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash and dry the thyme. Strip the leaves from the sprigs and roughly chop them. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chopped garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until the salt dissolves.

Lamb kebab with aromatic rosemary will enchant you with its distinct and pleasant aroma.

Details

• Preparation Time: 126 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 700 g Meat, lamb, ribs

• 4 twig Rosemary, fresh

• 1 piece Juice, lemon

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

1. Thoroughly wash and dry the meat, then cut it into 2 cm pieces. Peel the garlic and press it into a large bowl. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice. Thoroughly wash and dry the rosemary, then pluck the leaves. Save a few sprigs for decoration.

A seafood appetizer that will transport you to sunny Greece. Serve it with bread, which you will enjoy dipping into the flavorful sauce, and it will also help you clean the plates and dishes to the last drop.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 0.5 piece Onion, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 120 ml Alcohol, Wine, White

A simple recipe for all shrimp lovers. This time, weve spiced them up with lime and parsley. Try it and indulge in the refined flavors!

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Lime, fresh

• 12 pieces Fish, shrimp

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 3 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Every year, in the town of Almáchar (Andalusia), on September 2nd, they hold a festival to celebrate this dish, which originates from traditional Andalusian cuisine.

Details

• Preparation Time: 75 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Nuts, almonds, blanched

• 4 slice Bread, wheat

• 1 spoon Alcohol, Whisky

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 5 spoon Oil, olive

• 5 dl Water

• 4 pinch Salt, table

Fideuà is a Spanish seafood dish that is prepared much more simply than paella. Instead of rice, we use spaghetti.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 230 g Fish, white fish

• 1.5 l Soup base, chicken, cube

• 5 pieces Fish, shrimp

• 230 g Shellfish, oysters

• 2 piece Tomato, red

• 4 pods Garlic, fresh

• 2 piece Chili peppers, red chili, dried

Let the spicy aromas tantalize you, which, in combination with other ingredients, will create a wonderful flavor.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g Dough, puff

• 2 piece Leek

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 20 pieces Olives, green, in brine

• 4 pieces Tomato, red

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 250 g Meat, beef, thigh

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, white

Meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce are a very popular dish in Spain. They are called "albondigas con salsa picante" and are also served in tapas bars. There, they will serve you small meatballs, as the charm of tapas lies in the fact that they are just big enough for one or two bites.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 600 g Meat, beef, ground

The perfect breakfast for the whole family, all you need is about ten minutes and a few eggs. Introducing the Spanish omelette.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 g Potatoes, white

• 0.5 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

• 5 pieces Egg, fresh

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 4 twig Parsley, fresh

• 1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh

• 3 spoons Oil, plant, sunflower

Have you heard of tapas, the popular Spanish snacks, and would you like to try them yourself? You can start with the most basic one - the Spanish potato omelette, which can also be a great standalone meal. Cut into smaller pieces, it is an excellent snack for parties, celebrations, and picnics.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

A one-pot stew made with bacon, ham, onion, garlic, white beans, spicy sausage, spinach, potatoes, and spices.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 spoon Oil, olive

• 100 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

• 100 g Ham, pressed

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 1 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

• 1 spoon Spices, paprika

• 1 can Beans, grains, cooked

Young potatoes pair perfectly with tomatoes! All thats missing is chili to enhance the flavor.

Details

• Preparation Time: 6 minutes
• Cooking Time: 37 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 500 g Potatoes, white

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 teaspoon Mustard

• 1 teaspoon Spices, chili powder

• 300 ml Tomato, pieces - can

• 300 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Carefully prepared rice with spicy additions can be a tasty side dish. If you increase the quantity, it can also become an excellent standalone meal.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 2
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 185 g Rice, white, short grain

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 piece Bell pepper, green, fresh

• 1 piece Chili peppers, green chili, fresh

• 2.5 dl Water

• 1 can Tomato, pieces - can

A very tasty sauce served with fish and seafood.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 ml Oil, olive

• 2 piece Tomato, red

• 15 g Bread, whole grain

• 0.5 pod Garlic, fresh

• 1 spoon Vinegar, apple

• 0.5 teaspoons Spices, paprika

• pieces Salt, table

• pieces Spices, pepper, black

Steps

1. Break the bread into small pieces with your fingers. Dip the tomatoes in salted boiling water for 30 seconds, then peel them and remove the seeds. Peel the garlic and finely chop it.

A popular Spanish snack that pairs perfectly with a glass of good wine. The croquettes are also great as a side dish or as a lighter main dish with a seasonal salad.

Details

• Preparation Time: 120 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 475 ml Milk, whole milk

• 150 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

• 90 g Butter, unsalted

• 0.5 piece Onion, raw

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

A Spanish potato tortilla cut into small pieces is an inexpensive snack that can feed a large number of guests.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 ml Oil, olive

• 400 g Potatoes, white

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 5 pieces Egg, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 3 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

1. Peel the potatoes, rinse them under running water, and cut them into small pieces. Dry the potato pieces with paper towels. Peel the onion and finely chop it.

Indeed, the preparation is somewhat more demanding, but our hard work pays off when we taste this extremely delicious dish.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Asparagus, fresh

• 1 handful Green beans, fresh

• 150 g Cauliflower, fresh

• 1 piece Bell pepper, red, fresh

• 1 piece Bell pepper, yellow, fresh

• 2 piece Carrot, fresh

• 1 piece Egg, fresh

Empanadas are typically filled with beef by Argentinians and with lamb by Spaniards; these empanadas are for all vegetable lovers, as they are filled with a spinach filling.

Details

• Preparation Time: 50 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

dough

• 300 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 1.5 dl Water

• 2 piece Egg, fresh

• 1 teaspoon Vinegar, red wine

• 70 g Butter, unsalted

Originally, stifado was made from rabbit meat or game. Nowadays, chefs prefer to use good beef shank when preparing this excellent dish. The dish is enriched with the addition of onions.

Details

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 195 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Meat, beef, dried beef

• 1 kg Onion, raw

• 2 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

• 50 ml Vinegar, red wine

• 2.5 dl Alcohol, Wine, Red

Stuffed grape leaves can be a special idea and an ideal recipe for autumn days.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Onion, raw

• 100 g Rice, white, short grain

• 1 spoon Sugar, white

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

• 1 twig Dill, fresh

• 1 twig Parsley, fresh

• 1 twig Mint, dried

• 225 g Cabbage, fresh

This Mediterranean dish is very popular along the Mediterranean and also in Balkan cuisine. The Greeks serve grape leaf rolls with a yogurt dressing.

Details

• Preparation Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 225 g Cabbage, fresh

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 3 pieces Onion, young

• 1 bouquet Parsley, fresh

• 10 twig Mint

• 1 spoon Lemon zest, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Chili peppers, red chili, dried

Long live summer and all the fruits that we crave on hot days!

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 piece Melon

• 500 g Watermelon, raw

• 150 g Cheese, feta

• 50 g Olives, black, in brine

• 2 twigs Mint

• 1.5 spoons Vinegar, balsamic

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

Steps

1. Cut the melon and watermelon into smaller pieces, carefully removing the seeds (you can use the tip of a knife for this). Remove the flesh from the hard rind and cut it into smaller cubes. Wash the mint, dry it, and pluck the leaves. Cut the feta cheese into smaller cubes.

A summer salad with goat cheese, perfect for picnics in nature or outdoor gatherings. Let the taste convince you.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Onion, raw

• 4 pieces Small pumpkins

• 1 can Olives, black, in brine

• 450 g Tomato, red

• 200 g Cheese, goat, soft

• 4 spoon Juice, lemon

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

This spread made from olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil, and lemon juice can be smooth or coarsely chopped. It is adorned with the flavors of the Mediterranean!

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Fish, sardines in oil

• 100 g Olives, black, in brine

• 150 g Olives, green, in brine

• 3 spoons Carp, soaked

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

Tumbet is a traditional dish from Mallorca, available in almost all restaurants on the island. This recipe will prepare the dish just as the locals do.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 3 pieces Potatoes, white

• 3 pieces Bell pepper, red, fresh

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 4 pieces Tomato, red

• 100 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

A refreshing Greek vegetable specialty is perfect for summer picnics and various gatherings.

Details

• Preparation Time: 55 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Sweet potato, unpeeled, fresh

• 125 ml Milk, sheep

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 2 pinch Spices, pepper, white

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

1. Wash the cucumber, peel it, and finely grate it into a bowl. Sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to release its juice. Peel the garlic, crush it with a knife, and finely chop it. Squeeze the cucumber well with your hands and transfer it to a clean container.

If you have ever visited Greece, you have most likely tried tzatziki. It is a refreshing Greek cucumber salad traditionally served with grilled dishes. It is also excellent as a sauce for dipping pieces of pita bread. The secret to a good tzatziki lies in properly draining the cucumbers and using good Greek yogurt, which gives the dish its characteristic creamy texture.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Sweet potato, peeled, fresh

In Greece, on the first of January (the day of Saint Basil), they treat themselves to a round almond cake called vasilopita for breakfast, which hides a coin inside. It is believed that whoever gets the piece with the coin will live in satisfaction and abundance throughout the coming year.

Details

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 220 g Butter, unsalted

This salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Indulge in the sweet and salty combination, and you will be amazed.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 3 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Watermelon, raw

• 150 g Cheese, feta

• 1 twig Mint

• 1 handful Pine nuts

Steps

1. Cut the watermelon in half and slice each half into narrower pieces. Remove the flesh from the rind and cut it into 2 cm cubes. Use the tip of the knife to remove as many seeds as possible. Place the watermelon cubes on paper towels to drain excess juice.

This specialty is visually appealing and a tasty addition to a slice of meat. The preparation time is lengthy, but the wait will be worth it.

Details

• Preparation Time: 210 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Difficulty: 3
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

• 4 pieces Rosemary, fresh

• 0.5 teaspoons Spices, oregano, dried

• 2 piece Basil, fresh

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

• 1 l Oil, olive

In the zucchini season, when we run out of ideas on what to make with them, these balls are a great choice. Perfect with a glass of wine or beer, as a snack at a garden party, or as a light appetizer or side dish to fish and meat.

Details

• Preparation Time: 55 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 g Small pumpkins

This recipe comes from sunny Greece, where delicious zucchini balls or patties are called kolokithokeftedes. They are served with a refreshing yogurt sauce with herbs, into which the hot balls are dipped. Since zucchinis are in season here as well, this recipe seems perfect to try and bring a bit of Mediterranean flair to our home kitchen.

Details

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 800 g Small pumpkins

Diced zucchini is mixed with beaten, seasoned eggs and baked.

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Small pumpkins

• 5 pieces Egg, fresh

• 4 spoon Milk, whole milk

• 100 g Cheese, ricotta

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 1 handful Spices, oregano, dried

• 1 pinch Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

1. Wash the zucchini, cut off the ends, and dice into smaller pieces. Wash the basil, shake it dry, and chop it.