Fooodlove59 recipes
Tasty food blog featuring easy Greek and Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
Greek Baked Feta (Bougiourdi)
Feta cheese is truly a Greek treasure and a staple ingredient in our traditional cuisine.
Greek Fried Meatballs (Keftedakia)
It’s fascinating how every week as I plan out the meals for my family, I find myself consistently gravitating towards dishes that incorporate some form of ground meat.
Veggie Bulgur Pie with Filo
Pies are a cherished family tradition in our home - everyone has a soft spot for them! They make a great snack or packed lunch for my daughters.
Greek Beetroot Salad (Patzarosalata)
Greece is known for its tasty vegetables and beetroots are no exception.
Feta Eggplant Roll-ups
These feta eggplant roll-ups are a Greek version of the classic Italian dish aubergine parmigiana - but using feta instead of parmesan and mozzarella! It’s one of those Greek meze dishes we almost always order in tavernas to make sure there are a few.
Green Beans with Tomato Sauce
I remember enjoying this at home in Rhodes through the summer as a child - with freshly-picked green beans from the garden, and even freshly picked tomatoes too! This stewed green beans dish (or Fasolakia Giaxni in Greek) is more than the sum of its.
Greek Semolina Halva
Lent is traditionally a fasting period in Greece, where the Greek Orthodox church still has a lot of power over the country’s traditions.
Greek tea party ideas
Fooodlove combines the UK culture of afternoon tea with some Greek bakery favourites to give you a roster of exciting ideas for a Greek-inspired afternoon tea.
Carrot Cake with Yogurt Cream
What’s a Greek carrot cake, I hear you ask? Well, for me, all things Greek use Greek yoghurt wherever possible! So yes, this is a carrot cake without cream cheese -I substitute in that tart, rich tang of Greek yoghurt instead, to make for a slightly.
Greek Pasta Pie - Makaronopita
Sometimes indulgence is the only way forward, and this carb fest is a real treat! Makaronopita, or Greek pasta pie, uses indulgent pastry, pasta, evaporated milk and feta cheese to ensure no stone is left unturned on your journey to the ultimate in comfort.
10 common Greek phrases and their English equivalents
Fooodlove explore common phrases and idioms translated from English to Greek.
Greek Lucky New Year’s Cake (Vasilopita)
Vasilopita is a Greek New Year cake, and an unmissable tradition! Cooked up throughout Greece, the texture is sometimes more bready, almost like my recipe for Tsoureki Easter bread.
Traditional Kourabiedes Cookies
These deliciously soft and nutty butter cookies are a festive staple come Christmas time in Greece.
7 baked goods you have to try in a Greek bakery
Check out fooodlove's blog on the best items you have to try in a Greek bakery.
Greek Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
This traditional Greek Christmas recipe is a must-bake in our household come Christmas time, infusing the house with that festive scent of baking, orange, cinnamon and spices.
Mediterranean Style Shakshuka
This Mediterranean-style Shakshuka was actually thought out by my husband! He is not often found cooking, but he hit on a real win with this simple Shakshuka recipe when I was too tired and busy to cook one day, back in Rhodes.
A guide to Greek coffee culture: What we drink, where and when!
The fooodlove guide to Greek coffee culture, looking at what we drink, how we drink it, where and when!