Australia’s climate has been able to mimic the produce native to the Mediterranean, meaning Greek Australians haven’t been without their favourite summer culinary treats.

Whether eaten plain, with sweet or savoury dishes, or simply used in cooking, the health benefits of proper, strained Greek yoghurt are countless.

In the ancient world, Greeks may have been famous for their drinking parties and feasts which lasted for days. But their set table consisted of healthy food we want to mimic today.

Use some icing sugar to add texture and taste.

This cake keeps well and can be made at least two days in advance.

A zesty recipe to mesh the sweet and the bitter.

A tweaked recipe to suit Greek tastes.

Today part of Greek culinary culture, Dora Kitinas-Gogos explores the ancient routes of the cocoa bean, first grown by the Olmec Indians.

This recipe will make 80-100 biscuits.

Dora Kitinas-Gogos’ favourite recipe for the famous Greek cake.