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Dormition Fast Meal Plan, 2025 - Mia Kouppa
The Dormition Fast begins on August 1st and lasts until August 14th inclusively. During this period which precedes the the Dormition or falling asleep, of the Theotokos or Virgin Mary, many Orthodox Christians abstain from eating meat, dairy, eggs. On certain days fish is permitted. This Dormition Fast Meal Plan offers appropriate recipe ideas for...
Best Greek Zucchini Recipes - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Learn how to make the best Greek recipes using zucchini. Everything from the classic Greek zucchini fritter called kolokithokeftedes, to stuffed zucchini (yemista) to a simple and rustic zucchini salad called kolokithosalata. Growing up in a Greek home, my parents always had a garden. Even when they lived in an apartment with little green space...
Mediterranean Meal Plan for Seven Days - Mia Kouppa
Make life a little bit easier, and healthier, by following my seven day Mediterranean Meal Plan. This meal plan gives you ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack for the entire week. All recipe ideas are based on the mediterranean diet and focus on whole foods, real ingredients, plenty of fresh vegetables, no red meat, and several plant-based recipes.
Pork with leeks, Prasotigania (Greek Hirino me praso) - Mia Kouppa
Pork tenderloin cooked with leeks is a rustic Greek recipe known as hirino me praso. Learn how to make this classic and authentic Greek meze (appetizer). Hirinio me praso can also make a delicious main meal, served with a side of rice or potatoes.
Giant beans (Greek gigantes) with greens - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipe
This delicious Greek recipe combines white runner beans (gigantes) with an assorted mixture of greens, like chicory, swiss chard and other leafy greens. This plant-based meal is served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Greek Gigantes plaki (Φασόλια γίγαντες) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes and more
Greek gigantes plaki is a slow cooked meal of white runner beans (or giant lima beans) combined with vegetables and baked in a rich and flavourful tomato sauce. This vegan meal is hearty, nutritious and so delicious. Learn how to make this authentic Greek classic.
Homemade Greek pita bread - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes and more
Soft and fluffy authentic Greek pita bread that you can easily make at home. All you need is all purpose flour, yeast, water, salt, sugar and some olive oil. This pita bread is quick and simple to make and can be enjoyed in all kinds of ways.
Greek artichokes with fava beans (Aginares me koukia) - Mia Kouppa
Authentic Greek artichoke and fava beans stew which is naturally vegan. This traditional Greek meal comes together in one pot, and if you can find frozen artichoke hearts and fava beans, your meal will be as easy as it is healthy and delicious!
Greek yogourt cake with lemon - Mia Kouppa
Learn to make this perfect Greek yogourt cake bursting with lemon flavour! The texture and flavour of this snacking cake cannot be beat. Serve it with a simple dusting of icing sugar. This is a perfect cake to serve with afternoon tea, as a sweet breakfast, or dessert after a meal. If you are looking...
Greek chicken souvlaki - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes and more
Authentic Greek chicken souvlaki or brochette made with the most delicious marinade. Learn how to make it at home, and how to serve it. Whether you make a souvlaki pita wrap or a chicken souvlaki stick plate, you will be transported to Greece, right from your kitchen! Be sure to check out the recipes for traditional tzatziki and easiest, fail-proof pita bread.
Horta, Dandelion greens (Χόρτα) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Dandelion greens, or horta, are a staple in Greek cooking. They are cooked simply by boiling and then serving with plenty of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Enjoy as a meal with bread, olives and feta or serve as a vegetable side dish.
Roxakia, Traditional Greek vanilla and chocolate pastries soaked in syrup - Mia Kouppa
Roxakia are vegan Greek, syrupy sweet pastries. These vanilla and chocolate centered pastries are flavoured with orange and spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Once baked they are soaked in an orange flavoured syrup which gives a great texture and sweetness to this siropiasta dessert.
Maple glazed smoked ham - Mia Kouppa, Greek Recipes and more
Simple and delicious maple glazed smoked ham made with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and a bit of Worcestershire sauce. This smoked, bone-in ham is served with a homemade pineapple salsa which includes fresh pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, fresh parsley and lime.
Tsoureki, Greek Easter bread ham and cheese sandwich - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Make a simple ham and cheese sandwich, (or jambon kai tyri sandwich as we say in Greek) using tsoureki, Greek Easter bread rolls. In less than five minutes you will have the perfect snack or light meal using deli ham and sliced cheese.
Best Greek koulourakia recipes - Mia Kouppa
Koulourakia are Greek cookies, or biscuits, that come in a variety of shapes, including twists and braids. They are often flavoured with citrus or vanilla although many other flavours can be used as well. Koulourakia are excellent cookies to serve with coffee or milk, because they are perfect for dunking!
Greek Chickpea soup, Revithosoupa (Ρεβιθόσουπα) - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes
Revithosoupa, a Greek chickpea soup, is a hearty and rustic vegan soup made with a few simple ingredients. Chickpeas, carrots, celery, onion, leeks, garlic, olive oil and some herbs and spices combine to make this traditional and easy Greek recipe..
Tsoureki, Greek sweet Easter bread, rolls or muffins - Mia Kouppa
The traditional Greek sweet Easter bread, tsoureki, baked in individual portions as either muffins or rolls. Made with eggs, butter, the perfect amount of sugar, and flavoured with masticha and mahlepi. The texture is light and fluffy, and the recipe is fail-proof!
Easy Greek Recipes - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek Recipe Resource
Mia Kouppa is the expert of Greek cooking that you need in your life! From our Greek home to your kitchen! This collection of easy Greek recipes is going to find itself on regular repeat in your kitchen! Here you will find Greek classics like makaronia me kima (Greek spaghetti and meat sauce), roasted lemon potatoes and pork or chicken souvlaki. Learn how to make tzatziki, a traditional Greek salad, and so much more. These recipes that will make you a master of the Greek kitchen!
What to do with leftover tsoureki, Greek Easter bread - Mia Kouppa
Tsoureki is the sweet Greek Easter bread that is flavoured typically with masticha and mahlepi. This delicious and traditional bread is usually made during Greek Pascha. Extra tsoureki is a great thing, and here are some wonderful ideas of what to do with leftover tsoureki. It can be used in some creative and delicious ways!
Skordalia, Greek garlic mashed potatoes (Σκορδαλιά) - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes
This classic Greek garlic mashed potatoes, or spread is not for the faint of heart! Intense garlic flavour, a slight tang from the vinegar, and richness from the potato and oil makes skordalia a really special recipe. Serve along with some fried cod (Bakaliaro) for a traditional Greek meal.
Tsoureki French toast, Greek Easter bread French toast - Mia Kouppa
Delicious French toast made with tsoureki, the sweet, Greek Easter bread that is flavoured with masticha and mahlepi. The bread elevates an already delicious French Toast to another level. Top with fresh fruit and real maple syrup for a truly special breakfast.
Lahanorizo, Greek cabbage and rice - Mia Kouppa
Lahanorizo is a Greek cabbage and rice recipe that is an easy, one pot meal. This vegan recipe is perfect for quick dinners. Made with simple ingredients like rice, cabbage, olive oil onioin, leek and garlic this is a perfect meal that will please everyone. Season simply with dill, lemon and salt and pepper for a rustic Greek classic dining experience.
Galatopita, Greek milk custard pie - Mia Kouppa
Galatopita, or galopita, is a Greek milk custard pie made without phyllo or a crust. It is a simple combination of milk, eggs, sugar, semolina and a bit of butter. Baked with a light dusting of cinnamon, this is a classic Greek dessert served especially at Easter time.
2025 Great Lent Meal Plan - Mia Kouppa
A meal plan for Great Lent 2025. A daily meal plan which includes ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks or desserts for the entire period of Great Lent and Holy Week. Starting on Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera, March 3) and ending on Orthodox Easter Sunday (Pascha, April 20th) there are amazing dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free recipe ideas. The major holidays during this period are also highlighted and you also have a shopping list for staples and some of my must-have sweets during Lent.
Greek roast chicken and Greek-style lemon potatoes (Κοτόπουλο λεμονάτο με πατάτες) - Mia Kouppa
The best recipe for roasted chicken and Greek-style potatoes full of lemon flavour and roasted to perfection. Kotopoulo lemonato me patates is a winner meal that is easy to make and goes so well with a side salad and some tzatziki.
Rizogalo / Greek Rice pudding (Ρυζόγαλο) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes and more
Rizogalo is a Greek rice pudding that is made simply with a few simple ingredients like rice, milk, sugar and vanilla topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon. The result is a creamy rice pudding that is often served as dessert, or even for breakfast.