Platsenta
Platsenta is a traditional syrupy dessert from Lesvos, mainly made at Christmas for the festive table, filling the whole house with aromas. Every village has its own variation of this recipe, while…
Stuffed kid goat “Palaiochoriou”
In Palaiochori of Lesvos, on Easter Sunday, all the families cook stuffed kid goat or milk-fed lamb in the oven, which has been established as the traditional Easter dish of the area. On Easter…
Sougania (stuffed onions)
Sogánia, or sougánia, or otherwise onion dolmades, are one of the most popular ouzo meze dishes of the island. Their name comes from the Turkish word “sogan,” which means onion. Sogánia are dolmades…
Tiganitelia
Tiganitelia, or zucchini flowers, are one of the most popular ouzo meze dishes of Lesvos, which one can enjoy as a guest in locals’ homes and in the island’s picturesque tavernas. Tiganitelia are…
Giouzlemedes
Giouzlemedes are a traditional appetizer from Mytilene, brought to the island by refugees from Asia Minor. The word comes from the Turkish word “goz,” which means “eye,” and refers to the bubbles…