Festive Recipes

lamb bbq

BBQ Roast Lamb (Arni sti Skara) Recipe

Greek BBQ Roast Lamb is a classic centrepiece for Easter and family feasts. Marinated with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, this slow-grilled lamb becomes tender, juicy, and full of authentic Mediterranean flavour.

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magiritsa

Magiritsa Soup Recipe

Magiritsa is a traditional Greek Easter soup made with lamb offal, fresh herbs, rice, and a silky avgolemono sauce. Served after the midnight Resurrection service, it marks the joyful end of Lent and the beginning of the Easter feast.

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cracking eggs

Greek Easter Red Eggs Recipe

Greek Easter Red Eggs (Kokkina Avga) are a cherished Easter tradition symbolising life and resurrection. Learn how to perfectly boil, dye, and polish these vibrant red eggs for your Greek Easter celebration.

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flaounes

Flaounes Recipe

Traditional Cypriot Flaounes are golden, sesame-crusted pastries filled with a rich mixture of cheeses, eggs, mint, and sultanas. Baked especially for Easter, these aromatic savoury pastries are a beloved symbol of Cypriot celebration and hospitality.

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Oven-Baked Lemon & Herb Chicken

Oven-Baked Lemon & Herb Chicken Recipe

Soft, aromatic, and beautifully braided, Tsoureki is the beloved Greek sweet bread enjoyed during Easter and special celebrations. Lightly sweet with hints of mahlepi and mastiha, this golden loaf is perfect with coffee, as a festive gift, or as a comforting treat any t…

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tsoureki recipe

Tsoureki Recipe

Soft, aromatic, and beautifully braided, Tsoureki is the beloved Greek sweet bread enjoyed during Easter and special celebrations. Lightly sweet with hints of mahlepi and mastiha, this golden loaf is perfect with coffee, as a festive gift, or as a comforting treat any t…

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Beef Kokkinisto with Pasta

Beef Kokkinisto with Pasta Recipe

A hearty Greek classic, Mosharaki Kokkinisto features tender slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato sauce served over pasta. Warming, comforting, and full of Mediterranean flavour, the perfect family meal.

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kleftiko recipe

Kleftiko Recipe

Kleftiko is Greek comfort food at its finest—slow-cooked lamb wrapped in parchment with garlic, herbs, and vegetables until it becomes melt-in-your-mouth perfection. This traditional recipe brings the rustic flavours of the Greek countryside straight to your table, fi…

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christopsomo recipe

Christopsomo Recipe

Christopsomo, also known as “Christ’s Bread,” is one of the most symbolic and lovingly prepared Christmas traditions in Greek homes. This beautifully decorated, lightly sweetened, aromatic bread is made with warm spices, olive oil, and sometimes nuts or raisins.

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kourabiedes recipe

Kourabiedes Recipe

Kourabiedes are the ultimate Greek celebration cookies, rich, buttery, crumbly, covered in a snowy blanket of icing sugar, and bursting with almond aroma. Traditionally enjoyed at Christmas, weddings, baptisms, and any big family gathering, these melt-in-the-mouth cooki…

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melomakarona recipe

Melomakarona Recipe

Soft, syrup-soaked, and bursting with warm spices, Melomakarona are the ultimate Greek Christmas treat. These honey-drenched cookies fill the house with festive aromas and bring a taste of tradition to every bite. Whether you make them once a year or all winter long, th…

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vasilopita recipe

Vasilopita Recipe

Celebrate the New Year the Greek way with a slice of sweet, fluffy Vasilopita — the lucky cake baked with a hidden coin inside. This traditional recipe brings together festive flavours, family traditions, and the joy of sharing good fortune. Perfect for welcoming the …

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Zalatina Recipe

Zalatina Recipe

Zalatina is a traditional Cypriot dish often enjoyed during festive occasions. It is a type of meat jelly, similar to head cheese or brawn, made by simmering pork meat and trotters with spices until the meat is tender and the broth gelatinizes. Once set, Zalatina is typ…

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avgolemono recipe

Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Introduction Avgolemono soup, a beloved classic in Greek cuisine, is a rich and velvety soup made with chicken broth, rice, eggs, and lemon. The unique combination of ingredients creates a creamy texture and a bright, tangy flavour, making it a comforting yet...

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