Glossary

Rafiolia
Rafiolia: Cycladic dessert, fried orange-scented pita filled with Mykonian tirovolia or sweet mizithra. Honey, cinnamon, sesame toppings. Variations in Crete, Monemvasia, Zakynthos.
Raki
Raki: Crete's potent spirit, distilled from pure tsikouda. 35%-60% alcohol. Ancient tradition, paired with Cretan appetizers like potatoes, olives, and paximadi. Cheers!
Rakomelo
Discover rakomelo, the Greek spirit melding raki, honey, spices. Amber hue, sweet, spirited taste. Antioxidant-rich, soothes sore throat. Winter warmer or chilled shot in summer. Cheers!
Ravani: The Sweet Spirit of the Mediterranean
Ravani: Semolina sweet from Veria, named after Turkish poet. Yogurt-semolina blend with lemon, harmonizes with kaimaki ice cream.
Retseli
Retseli: Thessalian spoon sweet from Asia Minor. Boiled fruits/vegetables in grape must. Marmalade-like flavor, served as sweet or diluted beverage.
Retsina
Retsina: Ancient Greek wine with pine resin, preserved in sealed amphorae. Enjoy with Mediterranean dishes. A taste of tradition, part of Greece's rich history.
Retzeli
Retzeli: Thessalian spoon sweet from Asia Minor. Boiled fruits/vegetables in grape must for marmalade-like flavor. Enjoy as sweet, diluted beverage, or with anevates tiganites.
Revithada
Revithada is a quite thick soup with chickpeas, slow-cooked in a closed clay pot. It requires only a few ingredients but becomes magically flavorful.
Revithada from Sifnos: A Classic Lenten Dish from the Cyclades
A recipe by Giorgos Grigoriadis
Rizogalo
Rizogalo: Traditional Greek rice pudding, a simple and delicious dessert adorned with cinnamon. A pastry jewel, often crafted for formal tables.
Rozedes
Rozedes: Timeless sweet with honey, almonds, semolina, sugar, cinnamon, clove. Long-lasting, preserves exquisite taste.

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