Traditional Greek Easter recipes Archives (2024)

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Get ready to celebrate this Greek Easter Sunday with these locally sourced, traditional Greek Easter recipes! That’s why I have put together a list of my favorite traditional Greek Easter recipes for you to enjoy and take the stress out of the festive preparations! From the traditional Greek tsoureki to an alternative mini tsoureki muffin version, to gorgeously red Greek Easter eggs, juicy kontosouvli and that oh so controversial mageiritsa, in this recipe collection you’ll find all the Greek Easter recipe essentials in one place!

Tsoureki recipe (Traditional Greek Easter bread)

A traditional Greek Easter Bread (tsoureki) recipe! Making your own tsoureki can be challenging even for the experienced cooks, but experience has shown me, that it’s all about having the right recipe. Go ahead, find out all the secrets to make it to perfection!

Tsoureki Muffins!

A unique Greek inspired muffin recipe made with aromatic tsoureki dough! Tsoureki is a very popular Greek sweet bread, which texture resembles a brioche, only much better!If you haven’t tried Greek tsoureki before, then you are certainly missing out!

Koulourakia recipe (Greek Easter cookies)

The fluffiest and crunchiest Greek Easter cookies (koulourakia) you have ever tasted! These sweet little Greek Easter cookies are super quick to bake, so much fun to make and highly […]

Lazarakia bread recipe (Greek Easter Lazarus breads)

This Easter try out this super easy and aromatic little Lazarakia (Greek Lazarus breads) recipe and combine tradition with family cooking creating wonderful memories for your family! The tradition of […]

Dyed Greek Easter Eggs recipe

Dying the Easter eggs is the brightest symbol of Greek Easter and making these vibrant and colourful Greek Easter eggs every year on Holy Thursday, always makes me realise that […]

The easiest homemade Pita Bread recipe!

Our very best homemade pita bread recipe! And the best part, ready to bake in only 10 minutes. Discover all the secrets to bake them to perfection!

Honey-glazed Greek Roast Lamb with Potatoes

The perfect recipe for one of the most popular Greek dishes, Greek roast lamb shank! Greeks love their lamb dishes and they love them well done. But never dry, rather […]

Marinated Greek Lamb Chops with Roast Potatoes (Paidakia)

Discover all the secrets behind the very best Greek lamb chops with this traditional Greek recipe! Greek lamb chops (paidakia) are a staple dish at most Greek tavernas, where the chops are slow cooked over an open charcoal pit for that extra smokey flavor.

Kontosouvli (Spit roasted BBQ pork)

Extra crispy and extra tasty! Kontosouvli is an extra large pork souvlaki traditionally slow roasted on a spit over an open charcoal pit. But, I hear you say, its not […]

Greek Lamb stew with Orzo pasta recipe (Lamb Giouvetsi)

The perfect traditional Greek lamb stew with orzo pasta recipe (Giouvetsi with lamb) . Find out how to prepare lamb giouvetsi the traditional Greek way for that melt-in-the-mouth texture you’ve been looking for.

Lamb Kleftiko Recipe (Greek Lamb Cooked In Parchment Paper)

The very best traditional Greek lamb kleftiko recipe! Juicy and tender, melt-in-the-mouth lamb cooked in parchment paper with fluffy potatoes and a delicious white wine sauce, infused with the aromas of garlic, sweet onions, roast peppers and juicy tomatoes. Simply irresistible! Discover how to make it to perfection here…

Crispy Greek Lamb Meatballs recipe (Keftedes Arni)

A traditional Greek lamb meatballs recipe (Keftedes arni). If you love lamb, this traditional Greek lamb meatballs recipe is made just for you! This delicious recipe is a famous Greek appetizer, commonly served as part of a meze platter. Discover how to make it to perfection with this traditional recipe.

Greek Pork Chops Recipe with Roast Potatoes (Brizola sto Fourno)

The perfect greek pork chops recipe! Golden and crusty on the outside and perfectly tender and succulenton the inside. This ismy favourite Greek brizola recipe (Greek pork chops recipe)! The […]

Traditional Magiritsa recipe (Greek Easter soup)

A traditional Greek Magiritsa recipe (Greek easter soup) only for the lovers of the authentic Greek cuisine! Magiritsa is a unique and controversial Greek soup made from lamb offal andromaine […]

Traditional Cypriot Flaouna Recipe (Flaounes)

A traditional Greek Cypriot Flaouna recipe, for your to prepare this delicious treat to perfection! Discover all the secrets behind the perfect flaouna with its sweet, savoury and infused with the delicious aromas of mahlab and mastic filling here…

Cretan Sweet Cheese Pastries Recipe (Kalitsounia)

Extremely soft and highly addictive! These delicious little cheese pastries (kalitsounia)are a holiday tradition from the island of Crete, but nowadays they are eaten almost everywhere throughout the year at times of celebration. Discover more about these little sweet delights here.

Six Tips For the Perfect Roast

With the festive season upon us there is nothing better than a perfectly made roast for that special family dinner! Read more as we uncover the best-kept secrets behind the perfect roast…

Greek baklava rolls recipe (Saragli)

Greek baklava rolls (saragli) made to perfection! An amazing combination of crispy golden phyllo wrapped around flavourful nutty filling, bathed in syrup scented with the aromas of lemon cinnamon and […]

Greek Olive Oil Cookies (koulourakia ladiou)

If you are looking for a classic Greek biscuit, then look no further than these Greek olive oil cookies or koulourakia ladiou. Cookies with olive oil are a little different […]

Easy Tsoureki in Bread Machine

Who doesn’t love a deliciously soft tsoureki! This is my super easy tsoureki recipe made using a bread machine. It needs less than 10 minutes hands on time to prepare […]

Lamb Stifado recipe (Greek lamb stew)

If you are searching for proper Greek comfort food then Lamb Stifado will be perfect! This Greek lamb stew is easy to make and is ideal for those cooler evenings […]

Greek Honey cake (Melopita Sifnos)

If you are looking for a sweet treat, then this Greek Honey Cake (Melopita Sifnos) is a simple and delicious cake to make that will satisfy your craving. The sweetness […]

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