Cretan recipes

Greek Style White Bean Soup Fasolada, (or sometimes Fasolia meaning beans) is sometimes called the “national food of the Greeks.” Fasolada (White Bean) Greek Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. white beans 1 cup canned or fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup tops, chopped celery 2 finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh Read more…

Fakes (lentils) are a staple in the Greek kitchen. Fakes soupa is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar to give the lentils extra flavor. Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled 2 Read more…