The Greek Pantry Journal

Are Olives Fruit? What Olives Are, and Why You Can’t Eat Them Raw

Are olives a fruit? Yes: botanically, an olive is a drupe, like a plum or cherry. Why olives are bitter off the tree, green vs black, and how olives are cured.

Baklava Recipe: Greek Walnut Baklava with Honey Syrup

A Greek baklava recipe with crisp buttered phyllo, cinnamon walnuts and a honey and lemon syrup. Step-by-step layering, the hot-cold syrup rule and storage.

How to Decrystallize Honey: Warm Water Method, Microwave and Tips

How to decrystallize honey with a warm water bath, plus when to use the microwave, why honey crystallizes, how to stop it happening again and what not to do.

Does Honey Go Bad? Shelf Life, Storage and Signs of Spoilage

Does honey go bad? Why sealed honey keeps for years, what crystallization means, signs that honey has fermented, how to store it, and what best-before dates mean.

Marjoram Substitute: Best Swaps, Amounts and Marjoram vs Oregano

The best marjoram substitutes, including oregano, thyme, basil, savory and herb blends, with amounts. Plus the difference between marjoram and oregano.

Oregano Substitute: 7 Best Swaps for Dried and Fresh Oregano

The best oregano substitutes: marjoram, thyme, basil, Italian seasoning, za’atar, Mexican oregano and more. How much to use, and fresh vs dried conversions.

Greek Chicken Marinade: Lemon, Garlic, Oregano and Olive Oil

A Greek chicken marinade with olive oil, lemon, garlic and dried Greek oregano. How long to marinate, grilling and oven times, souvlaki tips and food safety.

Greek Lemon Potatoes: Crispy Edges, Soft and Lemony Inside

Greek lemon potatoes roasted with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano and stock until golden at the edges and soft inside. Tips, timings and swaps.

Tzatziki Recipe: Thick, Garlicky Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Dip

An easy tzatziki recipe with strained Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil and dill. The trick to thick tzatziki, swaps, storage and serving ideas.

Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki): The Traditional Village Salad

A traditional Greek salad recipe (horiatiki): ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, Kalamata olives and a slab of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.