Cretan cuisine
characterized by its simplicity, austerity and authenticity
Lamb with yogurt cooked in a baking pan with lid
A truly melt-in-the-mouth yummy experience! When cooked in yoghurt, the lamb becomes very tender and is ideally served with potatoes as a main dish.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1850/lamb_with_yogurt_cooked_in_a_baking_pan_with_lid
Bulbs with white flat beans
A highly nutritious and delicious dish made from bulbs and dried beans.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1719/bulbs_with_white_flat_beans
Lamb with artichokes cooked in a saucepan
A traditional Cretan dish which is served as a main meal. The artichokes and fennel give a wonderful flavour, making this an exceptionally wonderful recipe!
https://www.yolenis.eu/1865/lamb_with_artichokes_cooked_in_a_saucepan
Stuffed lamb loin with spinach and xinomizithra
An alternative suggestion for Easter roast lamb. In this recipe we bake it in the oven and we have a juicy and tasty dish, spicy and sweet at the same time, ideal for the Easter table and more.
https://www.yolenis.eu/14137/stuffed_leg_of_lamb_with_spinach_and_xinomizithra
Sweet Cretan kalitsounia with dried nuts
An old Cretan recipe which combines delicious dried nuts and spices wrapped in thick rolled-out pastry flavoured with rosewater.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1730/sweet_cretan_kalitsounia_with_dried_nuts
Warm potato salad with caper leaves and mustard sauce
A simple recipe for a warm potato salad, rich in flavours and aromas from the Greek nature. Ideal as a mezĂŠ for tsipouro (grape distillate), but also combined with grilled fish.
https://www.yolenis.eu/13891/warm_potato_salad_with_caper_leaves_and_mustard_sauce
Goat in olive oil and oregano
Goat cooked in wine and herbs! An ideal recipe for the family's special Sunday lunch.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1867/goat_in_olive_oil_and_oregano
Sweet small cheese pies with xinomizithra and honey
An excellent combination of xinomizithra with honey, cinnamon and orange zest. A particularly healthy, perfect sweet for both young and old.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1810/sweet_small_cheese_pies_with_xinomizithra_and_honey
Goat with endives and olives
A traditional Cretan dish - particularly from the area of Sfakia.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1764/goat_with_endives_and_olives
Goat meat with potatoes cooked in tomato sauce
A recipe that perfectly combines cooked meat with the sourish xinomizithra cheese.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1848/goat_meat_with_potatoes_cooked_in_tomato_sauce
Zucchini with xinomizithra cheese in the oven
This delicious appetizer ideally combines the simplicity which characterizes zucchini with the particularly unique flavor of this outstanding Cretan cheese.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1869/zucchini_with_xinomizithra_cheese_in_the_oven
Stuffed zucchini flowers
A wonderful meze to enjoy with a glass of wine. Traditional cheese like melichloro and kalathaki from Lemnos lend their rich flavor - making this dish special.
https://www.yolenis.eu/2087/stuffed_zucchini_flowers
Chicken and lamb with rice and dried sage
A typical Greek recipe, traditionally served at Cretan weddings. The addition of sage creates an aromatic fiesta!
https://www.yolenis.eu/1872/chicken_and_lamb_with_rice_and_dried_sage
Chicken with arugula
Spicy arugula is combined with garden vegetables and chicken in this light and delicious dish.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1766/chicken_with_arugula
Chicken with gruyere cheese in the oven
Chicken cooked with vegetables in the saucepan and finished in the oven. The sweet taste of the Cretan gruyère cheese is the perfect accompaniment!
https://www.yolenis.eu/1874/chicken_with_gruyere_cheese_in_the_oven
Cookies with herbs
Easy-to-make, aromatic cookies, ideal as a snack throughout the day.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1876/cookies_with_herbs
Rabbit in egg-lemon sauce
Rabbit is a very common meat dish in Cretan cuisine. In this recipe, rabbit is combined with egg-lemon sauce and Cretan gruyère cheese for a richer flavor.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1770/rabbit_in_egg_lemon_sauce
Fried cauliflower breaded with eggs
A simple dish to serve as an appetizer or a mezĂŠ.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1880/fried_cauliflower_breaded_with_eggs
Round barley rusks with xinomizithra and mouratolia olives
A famous traditional dish, a little different this time, with the strong flavour of tomato, spicy olives and soft xinomizithra cheese.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1882/round_barley_rusks_with_xinomizithra_and_mouratolia_olives
Fennel patties
Fennel, this aromatic plant growing naturally in Greece, becomes the basic ingredient for a special and delicious meze.
https://www.yolenis.eu/2168/fennel_patties
Small pies with carob syrup and walnuts
Carob syrup constitutes a basic sweetener used instead of sugar in Cretan cuisine.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1772/small_pies_with_carob_syrup_and_walnuts
Ntakos
The ultimate Cretan recipe! A crisp rusk with a juicy tomato, olive oil and cheese topping becomes an excellent and delicious meal.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1774/ntakos_en
Tomato soup with celery and basil
A light soup which can be served during the hot summer months as well.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1884/tomato_soup_with_celery_and_basil
Potato salad with apaki and caper leaves
The Cretan cold pork meat, apaki, combined with potatoes and caper leaves in a recipe that can be served not only as a salad or an appetizer, but as a main dish as well.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1778/potato_salad_with_apaki_and_caper_leaves
Leek soup with gruyère cheese
Α wonderful winter soup, ideal for a light dinner, but for your festive table as a first dish as well. The sweet flavour of leek is amazingly combined with herbs from the Greek nature.
https://www.yolenis.eu/13819/leek_soup_with_gruyere_cheese
Chickpeas with caper leaves
The caper leaves add a tangy and salty taste to the starchy nut flavour of chickpeas.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1780/ckickpeas_with_caper_leaves
Oven rice pudding with sour cherry jam
A beautiful variation of the traditional rice pudding, accompanied by sour cherry jam.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1888/oven_rice_pudding_with_sour_cherry_jam
Snails with garlic and parsley
A traditional meze, ideal for tsipouro (grape distillate) and ouzo and really easy to prepare, because you can use ready snails in brine avoiding the whole process of their cleaning.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1861/snails_with_garlic_and_parsley
Barley-shaped pasta soup with tomato and cinnamon
A simple soup with a rich flavour, made from barley-shaped pasta with buffalo's milk and sweet gruyère cheese from Crete.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1859/barley_shaped_pasta_soup_with_tomato_and_cinnamon
Cuttlefish with fennel and green olives
A very nice combination of cuttlefish with fennel and the spicy hint of olives. A delicious vegetarian dish.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1857/cuttlefish_with_fennel_and_green_olives
Cuttlefish with spinach
A traditional dish that several regions of Greece are familiar with. Outstanding and unique taste, especially when using fresh cuttlefish and fresh seasonal spinach.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1782/cuttlefish_with_spinach
Tagliatelle with xinomizithra oregano and lemon zest
A light dish with very strong, but subtle flavors.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1818/tagliatelle_with_xinomizithra_oregano_and_lemon_zest
Fava beans combined with sautĂŠed capers
The original fava recipe, with the exquisite flavour that is typical in the Santorini volcanic island, acquires a stronger taste once combined with the wild capers from the Cyclades islands.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1787/fava_beans_combined_with_sauteed_capers
Spinach pies from Chania
Spinach pies from Chania are very much loved all over Greece. The mint and sesame seeds differentiate them from the classic spinach pies giving them that extra special note.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1791/spinach_pies_from_chania
Snail and onion stew
In Crete, snails are referred to as "chochlioi". There are numerous Cretan recipes using snails, however, we have selected a simple, easy and absolutely delicious recipe.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1793/snail_and_onion_stew
Fish baked in baking paper with rosemary and green pepper
A dish so simple, yet, so delicious! It is ideal for meze.
https://www.yolenis.eu/1852/fish_baked_in_baking_paper_with_rosemary_and_green_pepper
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