Inspired by the rich tradition of Greek cheese pies, these savory Greek Yogurt and Feta Bites with Kasseri and honey bring you classic flavor in a simple, snackable format. They're baked until golden and drizzled with real Greek honey, a sweet-savory treat loved at school, parties, or for mezze. For more cheesy Greek favorites, try […]
Indulge in a Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetarian Delight: Cauliflower Steak Melt with Spanakopita Filling! Enjoy the fusion of Greek flavors and modern vegetarian cuisine with this mouthwatering Cauliflower Steak Melt. Tender, roasted cauliflower steaks are topped with a creamy, herb-infused spanakopita filling and melted cheese for a satisfying, low-carb meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy […]
Who doesn’t love a great grilled cheese sandwich? This Greek recipe is one of my all-time favorite indulgences, a luscious, melting pan-fried sandwich filled with mild Greek cheese and drizzled with amazing Greek honey from the Blue Zone island of Ikaria.
Traditional pita kaisarias is a seductive combination of spicy pasturma, a cured beef seasoned with fenugreek and other spices, tomatoes and mild kasseri cheese all wrapped between flaky layers of buttery phyllo. I’ve made a quick version of this delicious meze, using prepared phyllo cups and the same filling. It’s a great party dish or […]
Here’s a meze I remember loving the first time I tasted it in a small meze restaurant near the Modiano market in Thessaloniki. Kasseri cheese and pasturma are a classic combination, most closely associated with a delicious phyllp pie called pita kaisarias, which is a classic of the Greek cooking of Asia Minor. To find […]
Most people think of quince paste as a Spanish specialty, but in Greece quince in all its manifestation is very popular, especially when in season in the winter. This dish is as simple and elegant a meze or starter as you can get. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make […]
Inspired by the filling for a savory phyllo pie called Pita Kaisarias, this chicken dish is tangy and bold, and easy to make!
Try this easy Greek pasta salad. It makes a great last-minute dinner choice. It’s tangy thanks to the salami, Greek cheeses, olives, and oregano.
Kasseri is one of the best-known Greek cheeses, a table cheese par excellence. Kasseri is semi-hard with a unique, unmistakable flavor and buttery, pleasant texture. It has a mild, mellow, and faintly sweet flavor. It is lightly salty and its texture is dense and pliant. Pale yellow to white in color, it has a subtle, […]