Greek beverages are all part of the Christmas festivities.

The symbol of Christmas in Greece is a boat, and in Thessaloniki every December in Aristotelous Square a huge three-masted boat is put up alongside a big Christmas tree.

A tasty and creamy “cheese” made of nuts that will add that extra twist to your main dish or salad.

Quinoa is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins.

A recipe perfect for those fasting or keeping to a vegetarian diet.

Go Greek and watch the scale go down.

Make your almonds less bland with this recipe.

Remember: cold baklava + hot syrup or hot baklava + cold syrup.

Leftover stuffing can be used to make a pilaf.

A healthy alternative to the meat keftedes we’re used to.