The Hungry Bites

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Frappe Recipe: Greek Iced Coffee Drink

Frappe Recipe: Greek Iced Coffee Drink

Learn how to make Greek frappe.

BEST Dolma: Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves with Meat

BEST Dolma: Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves with Meat

After we picked and canned grape leaves from our vineyard in Crete, my mom and I made THE BEST dolma.

Kokkinisto: Greek beef stew in tomato sauce

Kokkinisto: Greek beef stew in tomato sauce

Calling all comfort food lovers: If you’ve ever dreamed of a dish that tastes like a cozy hug from a Greek yiayia, this kokkinisto is for you.

How to preserve grape leaves for dolma🌿

How to preserve grape leaves for dolma🌿

I went to Crete for my mom to show me how to pick, prepare, and preserve grape leaves for dolmades (grape leaf rolls) like a pro! And I'm giving you all the expert tips for freezing, canning, and harvesting the best fresh grape vine leaves for authentic.

5-Minute Pistachio Pesto Recipe with Basil

5-Minute Pistachio Pesto Recipe with Basil

Ever had a green sauce change your life? This Italian pistachio pesto recipe with basil is more than a trendy pasta sauce.

What is Mahlab Spice (Mahleb) and How to Use It

What is Mahlab Spice (Mahleb) and How to Use It

Upgrade your baking game with Mahlab spice! A.

Revani Recipe: Greek Semolina Cake with Syrup

Revani Recipe: Greek Semolina Cake with Syrup

Are you searching for a traditional Greek revani recipe just like your grandma used to make? This foolproof, flavor-packed Greek semolina cake with syrup comes with many tested tips to help you nail it every time.

Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake (Dubai Style)

Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake (Dubai Style)

This cheesecake with pistachios is the pistachio dessert you never knew you needed! Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar, this chocolate pistachio cheesecake features a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy pistachio and white chocolate filling, and a rich.

Koulourakia: Greek Easter Cookies Recipe

Koulourakia: Greek Easter Cookies Recipe

Ever had a cookie so buttery, so melt-in-your-mouth delicious, that you couldn’t stop at just one? That’s what happens when you bite into koulourakia — the irresistible Greek Easter cookies that have been gracing Greek homes for generations.

Pasteli: Greek Honey Sesame Bars Recipe

Pasteli: Greek Honey Sesame Bars Recipe

Ever tried a snack so simple yet so irresistibly delicious that you just had to make it again? This is Pasteli — your new obsession.

How to Make Pistachio Butter (Easy & Hard Way)

How to Make Pistachio Butter (Easy & Hard Way)

This is your ultimate guide for how to make pistachio butter — the kind used in the recipe for Dubai chocolate and many sweet pistachio butter desserts such as these chocolate pistachio cookies with flavor boost.

Simple Ouzo lemon drink–the Greek Fizz

Simple Ouzo lemon drink–the Greek Fizz

A chilled glass of Ouzo Lemon Drink (I call it the Greek Fizz) is the best thing you can drink this summer.

Greek booze: 5 Ouzo Cocktails You Need to Try

Greek booze: 5 Ouzo Cocktails You Need to Try

Ouzo isn’t just a drink—it’s the spirit of Greece in a glass.

What is Ouzo and How to Drink It

What is Ouzo and How to Drink It

Ever tasted a drink that magically turns cloudy with water? That’s ouzo—Greece’s famous anise-flavored liqueur! To bring you the best insights, I sampled 5 popular Greek ouzo brands.

Greek yogurt chicken marinade—it doubles as a sauce

Greek yogurt chicken marinade—it doubles as a sauce

Ever had chicken so tender it practically melts in your mouth?  The secret’s in the marinade! This Greek yogurt chicken marinade will have everyone begging for seconds.

Lagana (Greek flatbread for Clean Monday)

Lagana (Greek flatbread for Clean Monday)

Have you ever tasted Lagana — the traditional Greek flatbread that takes center stage on Clean Monday? This sesame-studded bread is soft, lightly crispy at the edges, and irresistibly fragrant.

2-ingredient Pistachio Cream Recipe

2-ingredient Pistachio Cream Recipe

This is the easiest and most delicious homemade pistachio cream recipe (a.

Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Dubai Chocolate Balls with Pistachio Kunefe Filling

Learn how to make the best chocolate balls with kunefe and homemade pistachio cream.

Easy Greek Baklava Recipe with Walnuts and Honey

Easy Greek Baklava Recipe with Walnuts and Honey

Follow all my foolproof tips and learn how to make the best homemade baklava every time - it's so easy! This traditional Greek baklava recipe with walnuts and honey is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Galaktoboureko Recipe (Greek Custard Dessert)

Galaktoboureko Recipe (Greek Custard Dessert)

Few Greek desserts make people smile the way they smile when they hear the word Galaktoboureko (Greek baklava is another one!).

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