Category – Recipes

Do it like yiayia: Semolina Halva

The greek take on the beloved middle-eastern confectionary

November022024

Greek semolina halva is a traditional Greek dessert, which is very popular during the Orthodox Great Lent. It’s dairy-free, butter-free and egg-free, so it can win over even the pickiest of eaters.

Level of Difficulty: 3/5
Preparation time: about 2 hours

Semolina Halva by greek-islands.us, CC-BY-3.0

Do it like yiayia: Tzatziki

The world-famous mediterrenean dip

July152024

One of the most famous (and important) appetizers in Greek cuisine.
It’s easy to make and can be eaten as a simple dip for bread, pita or french-fries, with souvlaki, or in gyros.

  • Level of Difficulty: 1/5
  • Preparation time: less than 10 minutes
Photo of Tzatziki