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It is easy to cook Greek! We have chosen some classic Greek recipes, most of them fast and easy, so that you can boast to your friends who will certainly be impressed.  Choose from those served with ouzo (it is an acquired taste, so if you find it difficult to get used to, you can serve them with cold beer) to sample with your favourite people, or try one for a light lunch. Cheese pie and spinach pie can be made ahead and taken to the office as a snack. Gemista (stuffed tomatoes) are even better served the next day with a chunk of feta cheese.

Serve with ouzo:

Tyrosalata (Cheese spread)

Melitzanosalata (Eggplant salad)

Saganaki

Taramasalata

Tzatziki

Serve for a light lunch:

Cheese pie “Tyropitta”

Gemista

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

And a couple of classic desserts:

Classic Baklava

Classic Semolina Halva

Let’s face it, we all have our own takes on popular recipes. And we all have our favorite ways of using ingredients. So we invite you to send us your greek-inspired recipes, whether they are based on greek ingredients, or are variations of traditional recipes, or simply family recipes (if you have photos, they are welcome too, but they are not necessary). We promise to review each one of them here on the blog,  and try as many as we can! Send your recipes, along with any story behind them, to: kerasma@hepo.gr

So, get cooking!