Greek Classics

While the food traditions of Greece have never received quite the same attention as those of France, Italy or Spain, Maria Benardis is having a civilising influence at her cooking school in Sydney…   Click here to view  – Feature 8 – VOGUE...

Talking Heads with Peter Thompson

  “Talking Heads” with Peter Thompson Maria Benardis gave up a successful career in business to become Australia’s most passionate ambassador for Greek food…   Interview screened on ABC TV, 26 April 2010 Read the Transcript View the Talking...
Chocoalte Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding

Chocoalte Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding

  Serves: 4 people Chocolate Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding Recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book   Photography...
Roasted red capsicum dip

Roasted red capsicum dip

Makes 1 bowl Chicken and Mushroom Filo Pies Recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book     Photographed by Alan...
Nut and honey pastry nests (kataifi)

Nut and honey pastry nests (kataifi)

Makes: 12  Recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book (photo by Alan Benson – SBS Food web-site) The Greek sweet...