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Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops with Lemon and White Wine

Juicy lamb chops roasted in the oven with a lemon, white wine, and mustard marinade. Served with a refreshing fresh herb sauce that elevates the lamb's flavor. An ideal choice for a festive or Sunday table.

Cod with Spinach, Chard, and Raisins from Kythnos

A traditional island recipe from Kythnos, where salt cod fillets are slowly cooked atop a bed of fresh spinach and chard with dill and scallions. Corinthian raisins add a sweet note that beautifully balances the savory flavor of the fish.

Fish stew in the oven

An impressive whole fish baked in the oven in an aromatic stew sauce with small onions, raisins and spices. The classic Greek stew technique beautifully highlights the freshness of the fish, creating a dish with a deep taste and rich aroma.

Pork belly chops with beer marinade

Who doesn't love pork belly? We have an amazing recipe for marinated pork belly chops for you! Pair them with a barrel-aged Chardonnay!

Easy moussaka with potatoes and eggplants

Now that tomatoes and eggplants are in season, you must make a neat but easy moussaka. Check the recipe below and put a Xinomavro in the decanter!

Stuffed lamb cooked in vine leaves

A delicious recipe for a lamb that melts in your mouth! If you love the traditional oven-baked lamb this version will excite you!

Chicken with lemon and macaroni

If you like roasted chicken with lemon, this variation with macaroni will excite you. Mellow and aromatic, you only need a glass of oak-aged Assyrtiko!

Fettuccine with spicy chicken, olives and feta

This spicy, tomatoy and rich dish will excite you! It is the perfect dish to accompany a crisp rosé from Xinomavro! Try it now!

Salmon, tuna, sea bass and other fish with their ideal wine pairings

If you are wondering what wine to pick for your fish, we have all the answers for each fish separately! Salmon, sardines, sea bream are put under the microscope of our sommelier.

The best appetizers for Malagouzia

We know that you love her madly so we decided to make a list with the ideal tapas for Malagouzia! They are easy to make, light and delicious and will give another meaning to summer gatherings!

Cod croquettes with garlic sauce (skordalia)

Try this fantastic recipe of the classic and favorite dish, cod with garlic sauce (skordalia) with a twist! Put in your glass a nice refreshing Retsina and live the best of it!

Empanadas

It's time to make empanadas, the delicious pies with the juicy filling! The recipe may have originated in Spain but is now very popular in Mexico, Argentina and across Latin America!

Casarecce with tomato sauce and tuna

This dish has it all: tuna, pasta and fresh tomato sauce! It is a good excuse to open a rose from Xinomavro or a light red, slighlty chilled.

What is Marsala wine?

You probably know that Marsala is a wine that can be added in sauces and desserts, to give them a rich taste! But it's not just that, so read on to learn everything about it!

Basic pork cuts and their wine pairings

What do we drink with a pork shank? What is pancetta? How do we make the perfect pork tenderloin? All these things and so much more, along with their best wine pairings are here!

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