An easy and tasty recipe with a family table aroma!

We grew up with hilopites, eagerly anticipating family meals where the house smelled of meat sauce and fresh favorite pasta!

In this recipe,i give you a different approach to classic pasta, made in a traditional way.

It's a dish that, for some of us, brings back memories of the village!

Ingredients

500 g country-style sausages
1 green and 1 red bell pepper
1 dry onion, finely chopped
1 leek, cut into very thin slices diagonally
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 concasse tomato or regular tomatoes
250 g strained yogurt
A little white wine
500 g hilopites (Greek egg pasta)
Salt, pepper, thyme

Special Appetizer αlthough most people associate it with Easter, many enjoy this dish all year round. Especially when the one who prepares it knows the "tricks," then we are talking about an incredible delicacy…!!!

Ingredients

1.5 lamb liver sets
3 medium-sized lamb intestines
Lemons
Salt, pepper
Oregano
Olive oil
Tip: Generally, we keep the ratio of 2 intestines for every 1 liver set.

Indulge in a delicious dish that won't leave a single crumb behind. This recipe for lasagna with chicken and bechamel sauce is loved by both kids and adults alike. It's perfect for a Sunday meal or to be served at a buffet or dinner table, as everyone will simply enjoy this wonderful flavor!
This recipe combines tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich bechamel sauce to create a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The layers of lasagna sheets with the mixture are baked in the oven, resulting in a rich and creamy dish that will satisfy everyone's gastronomic desires.

Ingredients:
• 15 lasagna sheets
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 3 boiled and shredded chicken breasts
• 10 sliced mushrooms
• 140g corn kernels
• 1 finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
• 400g mixed cheeses
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ cup white wine
• Salt and pepper
• ½ tsp milk

For the bechamel sauce:
• 200g butter
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ liters milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 100g grated gruyere cheese
• ? tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

Stuffed onions, a delightful dish that captures the flavors and aromas of Greece. Our country is renowned for its diverse onion varieties, such as Vatikioti, Zakynthian water onions, Heraklion's Kassaniotiko, Mediterranean onions in Chania, and Andros onions. Today, we will present you with an exciting recipe that combines these authentic Greek onions with flavorful minced meat and velvety, nutritious trahana. The result is an incredibly delicious and satisfying dish for the whole family. Let's get started with the recipe and discover the magic of these flavors!
Ingredients:
8 round onions
100g trahana
350g minced beef
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, grated
Salt, pepper, oregano
Olive oil
Grated cheese

There's something warm, something filled with love and care in a veloute chicken soup. It's a recipe that will warm your heart and enhance your sense of well-being. This soup combines the rich flavor of chicken with the smooth texture and aromatic taste of vegetables. With the addition of potatoes, carrots, and celery, the soup gains even more richness in flavor and texture. It's the perfect meal to enjoy on a cold winter day or to share with loved ones, creating moments of love and pleasure. Get ready to savor this delicious and nourishing soup that will embrace you with its warmth and flavor.

Ingredients:

700g chicken, cut into cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large potatoes, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1/2 celery root, cubed
1 liter chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
50g heavy cream
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste

Just its name is enough to highlight its enticing flavor and wonderful presence on any table. It's a dance of aromas and flavors that captivates our taste buds and embraces our soul.
It is the choice that accommodates our desires for flavors that combine convenience, speed, and health. A dish created with pure ingredients that fills our daily lives with vibrancy and energy.
Its preparation is a breeze. In just a few steps, with simple ingredients, a piece of chicken gains a new dimension and evolves into pure delight.
But beyond its amazing taste, the chicken roll brings to mind the image of a beloved mother cooking with love and care. The aroma of the dish blends with memories of Sunday meals at home, where families gathered around a table full of joy and happiness.
The chicken roll is proof that simplicity can be dazzling. The traditional recipe meets creativity and gives us a culinary experience that we won't easily forget.
And the best part is that the chicken roll is friendly to our wallets. With budget-friendly ingredients and straightforward preparation, we can create a meal that impresses our guests without spending a fortune.

Ingredients:
• 1 ½ kilograms of mixed ground chicken (thighs and breasts)
• 2 dry onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 300 grams of breadcrumbs
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 2 tablespoons of mustard
• 4-5 carrots
• 50 grams of olive oil
• 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thick strips
• 1 red Florina pepper, cut into thick strips

Chicken roll with peppers and Graviera cheese... Simply mentioning this recipe awakens the appetite and brings pleasure to both young and old. It is a beloved dish that finds its place on Sunday tables, festive occasions, and buffets, impressing everyone and leaving a delightful taste on the palate.
The preparation of this recipe is simple and easy to follow. The chicken is wrapped with care and precision around fresh peppers and aromatic Graviera cheese, creating a delicious result.
The combination of flavors and ingredients in this recipe creates a delightful blend. The juicy peppers add a slight spicy note and freshness, while the Graviera cheese offers a rich creamy texture and flavorful aroma. Let's step into the kitchen, roll up our sleeves, and give our family and friends the opportunity to taste this dish!

Our Ingredients:
1 deboned chicken (ask your butcher to debone it for you)
1 kg potatoes, cut into wedges
2 green peppers, cut into quarters
300g Graviera cheese, cut into sticks
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp mustard
1 clove of garlic
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Juice of one lemon
½ cup white wine
Salt and pepper

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes Indulge in the deliciousness of baked chicken drumsticks with potatoes, an easy and quick everyday meal that will delight the whole family. This recipe is not only budget-friendly but also flavorful, offering a combination of aromatic chicken and perfectly roasted potatoes. From the moment it enters the oven, the tantalizing aroma will fill your kitchen, creating a sense of homey warmth. Discover the simplicity and pleasure of chicken baked with potatoes and surrender to this tasty culinary delight.
Ingredients:
• 1 kg potatoes, cut into wedges
• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• 2 tbsp mustard
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Dried oregano, salt, pepper, and spices to taste

An incredibly delicious dish loved by both young and old. A wonderful suggestion for any table, as everyone enjoys chicken! Prepare it as a festive proposal, decorate accordingly, and steal the show!

Our ingredients:
1 batch of crepes
½ chicken (around half a kilogram)
1 finely chopped red bell pepper
1 finely chopped green bell pepper
1 finely chopped onion
350g grated cheese
300g bacon, finely chopped.
60g flour
80g butter
500g milk

Rooster cooked in wine sauce
Who hasn't tried the wonderful rooster cooked in wine with hilopites (a type of Greek pasta) or thick macaroni? Full of aromas and flavors that remind you of the countryside! Let's cook a beloved traditional recipe.

Ingredients:
1 rooster, around 1 ½ - 2 kg, cut into pieces
½ cup small hilopites (Greek pasta)
½ cup olive oil
3 dry onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and crushed
½ cup red wine
200g grated mizithra cheese (a traditional Greek cheese)
1 teaspoon sugar
? teaspoon cinnamon
? teaspoon nutmeg
? teaspoon cloves
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper

Cannelloni with Chicken and Leeks
A wonderful, flavorful, and mouthwatering dish that will leave no leftovers. The kids will love it, and you'll definitely want to make a double batch because I'm sure you'll want more!
Ingredients:
• 1 package of cannelloni tubes For the Filling:
• ½ kg ground chicken
• 4 leeks, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
• 100g grated smoked cheese
• 100g grated spicy cheese
• 500g vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 egg whites
• ½ cup white wine
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Butter
For the Cream Sauce:
• 1 liter milk
• 50g butter
• 50g olive oil
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 2 egg yolks
• 200g spicy cheese
• Salt, pepper, and nutmeg

Today we present you with a wonderful recipe for a winter dish that will delight you. The combination of leeks, sausages, and potatoes creates an amazing flavor that will captivate you. The sweetness of the leeks, the rich taste of the sausages, and the delightful potatoes harmonize perfectly, while the mustard adds a touch of spicy flavor. This dish is ideal for cold winter days, and you will definitely make it again and again because you will love its taste!

Our ingredients:
• 4 pieces of spicy sausages with leeks, sliced
• 1 kilogram of potatoes
• 500 grams of leeks, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• Homemade vegetable broth
• Olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons of mustard
• Salt, freshly ground pepper, thyme
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• Some grated cheese (preferably smoked) and thyme for garnish.

Oven-Baked Giant Beans with Sausage

A tasty variation of the classic giant beans that makes us wonder why we haven't tried this variation sooner! The sausage pairs perfectly with the giant beans, leaving a satisfied palate in its wake! We've soaked the giant beans overnight to allow them to absorb water (to swell).

The sausage I'll be using is village-style (from my hometown, Kymi). However, you can use any sausage you prefer (e.g., with leeks or even chicken sausage for a lighter version).

Ingredients:

• 500g giant beans

• 2 village-style sausages, sliced

• 3 ripe tomatoes, grated

• 2 carrots, thinly sliced

• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (with strings removed)

• 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

• 2 large onions, sliced

• Half a bunch of fresh onions, finely chopped, or 2 leeks (only the white part), cut into half-moons

• Some parsley

• Salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil

Discover the gastronomic delight with the recipe for Broad Beans with Sausage Stew! The aromatic sausage that turns red in a rich tomato sauce meets the creamy broad beans, creating a flavorful masterpiece that will delight lovers of Greek cuisine. The preparation is simple, and the taste is incredible! Indulge in the aromas and flavors of fresh ingredients and experience the ultimate summer pleasure. With Broad Beans with Sausage Stew, the culinary satisfaction is guaranteed!

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh cleaned broad beans (or soak dried beans from the previous day)
• 1 village-style sausage, sliced into thick rounds
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 ripe tomatoes or 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 bunch of fresh green onions
• 3-4 blossoming onions with their bulbs (optional)
• 1 bunch of finely chopped dill
• 1 carrot, sliced
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Do you want a homemade pork gyro? The favorite meal of all Greeks - and not only - comes to our home juicy, tasty, so we can make our own wraps with our own flavor! The key is the preparation. Everything else... is easy!

Ingredients:
For the meat:
1 kg pork neck, cut into thin strips
1 onion, minced
2 tsp garlic paste
Paprika
Sumac
Mixed pepper
White wine
Other ingredients:
Tzatziki
Tomato
French fries
Onion Finely chopped
parsley
1 pack of pita bread
Ketchup
Mustard
BBQ sauce
Olive oil
1 potato
Wooden skewer

Chicken Liver with Oregano Discover a delightful mezze dish that has been forgotten... Chicken liver with oregano! Although rarely seen on restaurant menus, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and truly delicious. Chicken liver is an intriguing mezze option that offers a unique culinary experience. With the right preparation and proper use of herbs and spices, you can enjoy a dish full of flavors and wonderful texture. This recipe combines the tenderness of chicken livers with the aromatic taste of oregano, creating a delightful meal that will surely impress you. Whether served as an appetizer or a side dish, chicken livers with oregano will become your new favorite flavor. Let's begin preparing this unique mezze and savor the unmatched taste of chicken livers with oregano!

Our ingredients:

500g chicken livers

½ wine glass of white wine

A pinch of oregano

2 garlic cloves

Juice of one juicy lemon

Salt and freshly ground pepper

A little olive oil for frying

A handful of parsley for garnish

Sauce Delicious juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, fluffy and flavorful, with a velvety taste that will delight you. Perfect for your Sunday table or as an appetizer in the middle of a festive dinner where they will surely steal the show.

Our ingredients:
 For the meatballs:
250g ground beef
250g ground pork
1 large dry onion, finely chopped or minced (with its juices)
100g soaked and well-squeezed bread
1 egg ½ bunch of finely chopped mint
1 tsp dried basil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
? bunch of parsley
1 medium ripe tomato, grated (peeled and deseeded)
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp white wine vinegar
Salt, pepper
1 shot glass of olive oil
Flour and olive oil for frying, as well as a little ouzo for shaping.

For the sauce:
1 dry onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
? tsp sugar
1 tsp finely chopped mint
1 tsp finely chopped basil
 Salt, pepper,
olive oil
½ kilo ripe tomatoes, peeled and deseeded, grated, or tomato juice

Meatballs with Oats and Ouzo
Divine, fluffy, and aromatic meatballs that will fill your home with their delicious scent as you make them and disappear as if by magic when served at the table. Kids love them, and so do adults. Make a large quantity because you will definitely need it...but even if you have leftovers (which you won't), you can make a wonderful sauce the next day to accompany your pasta!

Ingredients:
•    500g ground beef (twice ground)
•    250g ground pork (twice ground)
•    2 cloves of garlic, mashed
•    1 large ripe tomato, passed through a sieve
•    90g eggs
•    150g oats
•    1 large onion, finely chopped
•    30g ouzo
•    1 tsp dried oregano
•    1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
•    1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
•    1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
•    Salt and pepper
•    Flour and olive oil for frying

The most delicious, fluffy, and aromatic meatballs that disappear as soon as they hit the table! Both kids and adults love them, which is why we make them often!

Ingredients:
•    700g ground beef (passed through a grinder once)
•    1 clove of garlic, mashed
•    3 slices of stale bread, soaked and squeezed
•    2 large onions, finely chopped
•    30g ouzo
•    1 tsp oregano
•    1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
•    1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
•    Salt and pepper
•    Flour and olive oil for frying

Yogurt Meatballs *yaourtlou*
Delicious, aromatic, and spicy meatballs filled with flavors that will impress you. Make them and serve them with pita bread and a glass of wine!

Ingredients:
•    ½ kg ground beef
•    3 dried onions, grated
•    2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
•    100g breadcrumbs
•    1 canned tomato or 3-4 ripe tomatoes, grated
•    2 sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
•    1 tsp coriander
•    1 tsp cumin
•    ½ tsp sumac
•    ½ tsp cayenne pepper
•    1 tsp tomato paste
•    A pinch of sugar
•    1 tsp smoked paprika
•    Salt and pepper
•    2 eggs
•    Olive oil
For serving:
•    1 small bowl of yogurt
•    Pita bread
•    Finely chopped parsley
•    Paprika

Delicious, fluffy, and aromatic stuffed meatballs that we all love and are a staple of Greek Sunday lunches. We pair them with fried potatoes, rice, or mashed potatoes, and they are among the favorite dishes of children.

Ingredients:
• 300g ground beef
• 300g ground pork
• 2 onions, finely chopped or minced (with their juices)
• 100g stale bread, soaked and well squeezed
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp finely chopped mint
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• ? cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 ripe tomato, peeled and grated (without the seeds)
• 250g Vermiou cheese or mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 shot of olive oil
• Flour and olive oil for frying, as well as a little brandy for shaping.

Oven-Baked Meatballs with Ouzo
Light, aromatic, delicious, and flavorful meatballs that you will love, not only because they are tasty but also because they are lighter without the "weight" of frying. It's a healthier way, lighter, that you can now enjoy... without regrets... and a few extra meatballs!!!

Ingredients:
•    300g double-ground beef
•    300g double-ground pork
•    2 thick slices of bread, crust removed
•    2 onions, finely chopped
•    1 ripe tomato, peeled and seeded, finely chopped
•    1 tbsp white vinegar
•    1 shot of ouzo (50ml)
•    ½ bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
•    1 tsp dried mint
•    Salt and pepper

The ultimate recipe for indulging in meatballs made with a combination of lamb and beef mince. This harmonious blend of flavors offers a unique culinary experience for enthusiasts of traditional cuisine. The lamb mince combines perfectly with the juiciness of the beef, creating a sensation of enjoyment that will delight your taste buds. These meatballs are sure to steal the show on your table, providing a gastronomic pleasure that will captivate you.

Our Ingredients:
500g lamb mince
500g beef mince
2-3 cloves of minced garlic
2 large onions,
grated ? bunch of finely chopped parsley
3 slices of white bread (crust removed), soaked in water (or you can use wine or ouzo)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
2 eggs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp oregano
Salt and pepper
Flour for coating
Ouzo for shaping (optional)

Indulge in a classic, flavorsome traditional dish that overflows with taste and aromas. Rabbit harmoniously combines tender pearl onions with a delicious sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. With the addition of a fluffy mashed potato, this dish reaches new heights of combined flavor and enjoyment.
The accompanying sauce for this dish is simply amazing. The flavors of tomatoes blend with the aromatic power of garlic and the freshness of herbs. The sauce weaves a tasteful experience filled with balanced flavor notes that will captivate you.

Our Ingredients:
1 rabbit, approximately
2-2 ½ kg (ask your butcher to cut it into pieces)
2-2 ½ cups pearl onions
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
80g olive oil
500g ripe tomatoes, deseeded and peeled, passed through a sieve
1 tbsp tomato paste
40g white vinegar
1 glass of white wine
1 sprig of thyme
A little flour
1 tsp fig syrup or honey
Salt, pepper,
3 bay leaves,
10 allspice berries,
3-4 cloves

For the marinade, we need:
1 cup white wine
½ cup white vinegar
50g olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
4-5 bay leaves
Salt, pepper, thyme