Awakening to our life’s purpose & My Fanouropita

by Maria Benardis | Jul 23, 2012 | Greekalicious

“I was given a choice: to remain in the Light and not return into the body – or to come back; to come back and become a Guide, to restore for people the knowledge which I perceived in the Purity of the Great Origin of Everything. I chose the second, because this...

Remembering Mrs. Michaelides “The Vine Leaf Lady”

by Maria Benardis | Jun 26, 2012 | Greekalicious

Giasas. Today I am sharing Mrs. Michaelides recipe of “endratha” and her personal story from my book “My #Greek Family Table”. She recently passed away. This dish is also called Fricasse”(Braised lamb with a delicious egg lemon sauce). She provided me and my family...

What the world needs right now is Love and not another diet?

by Maria Benardis | Jun 6, 2012 | Greekalicious

Did you know that the word diet derives from the Greek “diaita”?  Meaning way of life. Dietetics has existed since the days of Hippocrates. It was a form of preventative method which helped the ill obtain good health in life. In Ancient Greece a diet was about good...

Kale and Quinoa Dolmades with Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

by Maria Benardis | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes

Makes 10 dolmades This recipe is 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. Recipe is from the Book “Cooking & Eating...

Baked eggplant with haloumi and kasseri (pseftomousakas)

by Maria Benardis | Jan 19, 2012 | Recipes

Serves 4-6 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) Sometimes referred...