Cuisines

Amazing Greece

From baklava and taramosalata to souvlaki and avgolemono, travel to Greece and discover a Mediterranean nation that's famous for its many flavours. We've put together a selection of Greek recipes, menu plans and useful how to articles on everything from folding filo to pitting olives.

From baklava and taramosalata to souvlaki and avgolemono, travel to Greece and discover a Mediterranean nation that's famous for its many flavours. We've put together a selection of Greek recipes,...

Recipe collections

Greek recipes

If you're after some Hellenic inspiration, we've got recipes from this ancient land covered... more

How to

Make baklava

Preparing blissfully sweet baklava may look like a lot of effort, but all you need is a bit of know-how... more

Menu plans

Greek feast for eight

With a little preparation, you'll be free to settle back and savour this Greek feast with your guests... more

Ingredients

Haloumi

Ten years ago most people probably thought haloumi was the name of a Greek soccer player... more

Taste Australia - featured recipes

Greek recipes

Chicken souvlaki

Greek Classics

Use pita bread to whip up souvlaki for a fuss-free dinner. Read more

Menu plan

Mediterranean alfresco menu

Published: 12:00am Wed 30th Jan, 2013 | From delicious. - January 2012

Set a table under the bougainvillea for a long, laidback lunch or alfresco dinner of Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Read more

Health & nutrition

Eat a Mediterranean diet for a longer life

Published: 12:00am Tue 6th Nov, 2012 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Looking for a way to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, dementia, asthma, stroke and even coronary heart disease? Nutrition editor Dr Rosemary Stanton reveals that, by eating the Mediterranean way, you can live a longer, healthier life. Read more

How to

How to assemble cabbage rolls

Published: 12:00am Mon 16th Jan, 2012 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Cabbage rolls feature in Chinese, Polish and Greek cuisine. Here's how to make them. Read more

Cooking tips

How to assemble chicken filo pies

Published: 12:00am Mon 9th Jan, 2012 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Layers of crunchy pastry are the perfect wrapping for our Chicken & Cinnamon Filo Pies. Here's how to make them. Read more

Ingredient guides

Spring Asian produce

Published: 12:00am Tue 27th Sep, 2011 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Try these ideas to get the best from spring's fresh Asian favourites, from chillies to starfruit. Read more

Cooking tips

How to prepare pomegranate

Published: 12:00am Wed 27th Apr, 2011 | From Notebook: - May 2010

With their sweet, juicy seeds in tempting ruby-red, pomegranates were hailed in Greek mythology; now they're being hailed as a superfood. Read more

Menu plan

Greece lightning banquet

Published: 12:00am Fri 25th Jun, 2010 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Perfect for sharing with friends on a sunny day, our Greek feast is truly lightening — from starters to dessert, it's fresh, tasty and low-fat. Read more

Cooking tips

How to prepare fresh herbs

Published: 04:46pm Wed 22nd Apr, 2009 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Fresh herbs have a short shelf life and can become limp and bruise easily. Try these cooking tips to keep fresh herbs at their best. Read more

Cooking tips

How to work with filo pastry

Published: 03:01pm Tue 27th Jan, 2009 | From Taste.com.au - November 2011

Filo pastry is very delicate and dries out easily. Follow these tips for filo recipe success. Read more

Fresh

Oranges

Published: 11:18am Fri 23rd Jan, 2009 | From Taste.com.au - January 2009

The humble orange is famed for protecting seafarers against scurvy, but there is far more than health benefits to this versatile citrus fruit. Read more