Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger

Welcome Back to Episode 67 of All Things Greek! Today is a big day, I am sharing with you all 4 of my Viral Stuffed Pita Recipes. These recipes alone have amassed over 42 million views and over 2.3 million likes. If you are a maximalist like me then follow @foodbymaria for more delicious, Greek recipes! 🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷 Comment “recipe” below if you want the recipes for the Stuffed Pitas — they will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷 Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 All you need is seven ingredients – ones that you probably already have in your pantry and 10 minutes of active prep time + proofing and 30 minutes of cook time! Here’s all you need — you got this bestie! - 3 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour) - we used @bobsredmill - 3/4 cup warm water - 6 tbsp warm whole milk - 1 1/2 tsp sugar - 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast - @fleischmannsyeast - 3 tbsp olive oil - I use @kosterina - 1 1/2 tsp salt - @diamondcrystalsalt 
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Welcome to episode 1 of All Things Greek, a series where I’ll be going back to my Greek roots and sharing all of the recipes I grew up with. These are the recipes that shaped who I am as a cook today, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Greek food?! 🇬🇷🔥 I’m kicking things off with an easy recipe I make all of the time – Hot Pepper Feta Dip! It’s creamy, salty, a little spicy and SO GOOD. You can enjoy it as a dip with pita, olives and herbs, or use it as a spread for sandwiches, a condiment for your favorite protein and so much more. You only need 8 ingredients and it comes together in just a few minutes. Bookmark the RECIPE and tag us if you make it! 🌶🧀HOT PEPPER FETA DIP 250-300g feta cheese plus more for garnish 1x red chili pepper or jalapeno (keep seeds in the pepper for a spicier dip) 10-12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained 1x garlic clove 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley ½ cup Kalamata olives Pita bread for serving Add the feta to a food processor and pulse to break down into quite fine / small pieces. Add the chili pepper, drained roasted red peppers, garlic clove, olive oil and red wine vinegar and run the food processor on high until the dip is fully combined until smooth. Transfer to a low plate or bowl and garnish with parsley, olives, leftover crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil and serve with fresh or toasted pita bread. Store in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days. What’s your favorite Greek recipe? Let me know in the comments below and follow along for more authentic Greek recipes to try all summer! https://www.foodbymaria.com/spicy-feta-dip/

Feta isn’t a garnish — it’s a lifestyle. 🧀✨  Six months ago, my mom asked, “Maria… do your people really need feta on everything?” Ma’am. You put feta in mashed potatoes.  We’re not normal — we’re Greek. We run on feta, olive oil, and light emotional instability. We truly believe #foodneedsfeta. Make these crispy tomatokeftedes with @athenosfeta and become one of us. #AthenosPartner  Comment ‘recipe’ and I will send you the full recipe directly to your DM’s.  #FoodNeedsFeta #Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #Feta #Tomatokeftedes

EASY SHEET PAN GREEK SALMON WITH GNOCCHI & LENTILS 🇬🇷🍋👩🏻‍🍳 🍋👩🏻‍🍳🇬🇷Comment ‘recipe’ below to get this sent straight to your DMs or tap the link in bio to grab it from the blog! 🇬🇷👩🏻‍🍳🍋 
Dinner in 30 minutes? Yes, please! This Baked Greek Salmon with gnocchi and lentils is the ultimate easy, no-fuss weeknight meal—packed with flavor, inspired by the Greek Blue Zone, and ready in under half an hour. 🙌 I’ve used a bold Greek-style marinade to bring out all those Mediterranean flavors, then roasted everything together on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup. 💯 📱 Save this for later & remember—you can find this and more quick & healthy recipes on the FoodByMaria App (Apple + Android)! 
#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #GreekBlueZone #Salmon

2 INGREDIENT SESAME SNAPS (AKA PASTELI)! 🍯👩🏻‍🍳🐝 Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Homemade 2 Ingredient Sesame Snaps !! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🐝👩🏻‍🍳🍯 Greek Pasteli is the ancient Greek version of the “power bar”. Legend has it that the combination of sesame and honey makes these Sesame Snaps little power houses packed with nutrients, antioxidants and antibacterial qualities. These delicious bars are so easy to make with only two simple ingredients that you probably already have at home! This dessert is VERY well known in every Greek person’s home and every Greek Dad’s dream. They’re delicious, perfectly sweet and HIGHLY addictive. BONUS?? THEY ACTUALLY SNAP! So next time your family gets in the way of your day, throw them a Sesame Snap and tell them to listen carefully 👏🏼. 👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 
#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #SesameSnaps #Pasteli

NO MESS FUSS FREE GRILLED KOFTA HACK @foodbymaria today! 🍋👩🏻‍🍳🇬🇷Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Grilled Kofta!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷👩🏻‍🍳🍋 Fire up the grill (ILU @webergrills) and get ready for some backyard fun with this no-fuss Grilled Kofta recipe—perfect for a sunny Sunday cookout! No messy hands here—we’re using a piping bag to shape these beauties like a pro, so you can keep that fluffy, hot pita in hand. You can even whip up the meat mix ahead of time, then just toss it on the grill when the gang’s hungry. Serve it up with a crunchy, refreshing fennel slaw that adds the perfect zing to those juicy, seasoned koftas. Trust me, this one’s a crowd-pleaser! @hi.imjyoti you are AN ABSOLUTE genius this technique has changed the game for me <3 👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 
#Grilled #Kofta #DinnerTonight #Beef

PISTACHIO ICE CREAM today @foodbymaria ☀️ 🍨👩🏻‍🍳🇮🇹 Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇮🇹👩🏻‍🍳🍨 It’s officially ice cream season, babes and if you’re dreaming about a scoop of creamy, nutty perfection, this No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream is the moment. No fancy machine? No problem. This recipe skips the churn but still delivers that rich, silky texture we all want, plus the sweet, slightly bougie flavor of pistachios. It’s easy, it’s extra, and honestly? It might just be the main character of your summer dessert lineup. 👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 
#italy #italian #pistachio #pistachioicecream

Oven Baked Sundried Tomato Meatballs and Orzo today @foodbymaria 🍋👩🏻‍🍳🇬🇷Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Creamy Orzo and Chicken Meatballs!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷👩🏻‍🍳🍋 This is truly the simplest family dinner to exist ,and not only tha,t it’s downright delicious. Creamy orzo (inspired by Spanakopita), juicy chicken meatballs, 🍋 lemony 🧄 sauce… damn! All made using @dellalofoods highest quality ingredients. My go-to sundried tomatoes is always @dellalofoods, and they’re orzo is such a high-quality choice for this elevated dish, that will make you feel like a 5-star chef! #dellalopartner What I love most about this dish is that it really teaches the techniques to cooking with passion, soul and instinct. 👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 
#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #ChickenandOrzo #GreekChicken

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! Infrared Sauna Giveaway! I teamed up with @sunhomesaunas to give one lucky winner this exact infrared sauna (5 PERSON SAUNA!!!). Infrared saunas heat your body from the inside out, promoting deep detoxification, glowing skin, and stress relief—all while you simply relax! Unlike traditional saunas, the infrared waves penetrate deeper, helping to boost circulation, ease muscle tension, and leave you feeling totally recharged. How to enter: 1. Like this post 2. Follow @sunhomesaunas 3. Share this post via DM’s & tag three friends who would love an infrared sauna. 4️⃣ Bonus entry: Share this to your story and tag us Details: – Unlimited entries (tag away!) – The official @sunhomesaunas will contact the winner – Ends June 10th at midnight! Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram and is not an Ad/ Must be 18+ to enter. Open to the USA. #giveaway #infraredsauna #saunagiveaway

Did you think this was red velvet cake too? 👀 — Actually, it’s roasted beet stacks with creamy goat cheese, crispy prosciutto & my magic honey balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is simple, stunning, and seriously addictive. Don’t even get me started on this dressing. It’s unlike anything available in stores. Comment ‘recipe’ below and I will send you the full recipe directly to your DM’s. #latourangellepartner #salad #beets #summerrecipes

CONGRATULATIONS @seasonwithyourheart YOURE THE WINNER! Claimed ♥️ I’ve teamed up with @diamondcrystalsalt to gift one lucky winner an @oonihq Perforated Pizza Peel, one @oonihq Koda 2 – 2nd Generation 14” gas-powered outdoor pizza oven, and three 3lb boxes of @diamondcrystalsalt Co. ® Kosher Salt. Here’s how to enter! Follow @diamondcrystalsalt @oonihq and @foodbymaria Like this post Tag a friend below! THAT’S IT! For more information on this sweepstakes, check the link in the @diamondcrystalsalt bio. #GreekRecipes #Greece #GreekFood #pizza #greekpizza *This sweepstakes is valid in the USA only *This sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram or any meta platform Greek Food, Greek Recipes, Homemade Food, Homemade Greek Food, Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes, Lemon Chicken and Potatoes, Greek Girl Cooking, Mediterranean diet, Blue Zone Diet

This EPIC Pistachio Tiramisu with @shamrockfarmsmilk is your new go-to summer dessert #shamrockfarmspartner—no baking required, make it ahead, and let the fridge do the work. 🍰💚 Comment ‘recipe,’ and I’ll send you the recipe straight to your DMS. And don’t forget to share this with someone you want to eat this with all summer long! It’s rich, creamy, and full of real pistachio flavor—thanks to Italian-pressed pistachio paste, imported ladyfingers, and the real star: @shamrockfarmsmilk Heavy Whipping Cream. Why does it matter? It’s ultra-rich, super high quality, and holds its peaks longer, so your tiramisu stays light, airy, and perfectly layered until the very last bite. #tiramisu #pistachios #cake #easydessert