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Eftazimo

Close-up of Greek ‘Eftazimo’ means bread

Eftazimo is a truly remarkable bread frequently served on holidays and for social events. It has an exceptional flavor and aroma and does not contain either yeast, baking soda, or baking powder […]

Ekmek kataifi

Close-up of plate with Greek ‘Ekmek kataifi’ means pan-baked sweet covered with syrup and whipped cream on top

Among the most famous Greek sweets are those called “pan-baked sweet or syrupy sweets or siropiasta”. They are famous because of their popularity. Most of the siropiasta originate from Asia […]

Ergolavos

Close-up of Greek ‘ergolavos’ is a sweet crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy in the inside with shelled almonds on top

A member of Greek traditional amygdalota, ergolavos is a sweet meringue-based confectionery made with egg whites, sugar and ground almonds, crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy in the inside, […]

Exochiko

Close-up of Greek ‘Exochiko’ means lamb wrapped in oiled paper with garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, rosemary and cheese, and baked in the oven

Lamb wrapped in oiled paper with garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, rosemary and cheese, and baked in the oven. Exochiko is also called kleftiko, because during the era of […]