Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch in Monastiraki
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The experience in a nutshell
Type of the event
Cooking classes, Greek
Maximum guests
8 guests
Time of the event
1:00 PM (3 hours)
Drinks & Beverages
Red Wine, White Wine, Rosé Wine, Beer, Guests can bring alcohol, No Alcohol
A word about the experience
In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner using family recipes and fresh, local produce, while admiring a beautiful view of the Acropolis over dinner.
• Learn how to cook and then feast on a multitude of traditional Greek 'mezze', as well as a salad, main dish, and dessert • Wine and beer are included, guests can also BYOB • CookinAthens studio boasts a beautiful view of the Acropolis, and is located in the historic center of Athens, just 6 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station • Communal cooking class and dinner for 2 to 8 people
About your host, Marilena: "I've lived in Athens my entire life and I'm a passionate food lover and food blogger. Recently I created CookinAthens, a cooking studio with a perfect view of the Acropolis, designed to make you love Greek food. Here you'll taste authentic Greek foods and learn how to cook them, too."
See the menu
Starter
Spanakopita or Tiropita Cheesepie or spinach pie with handmade phyllo
Tzatziki Learn how to make the best tzatziki aka a yogurt dip with cucumber, dill and garlic
Stuffed peppers with cheese
Greek Fava Yellow Split pea with mastic sap
Salad
Greek Salad (our way) Our way to the Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onion, capers, rusk, olives and traditional greek cheese
MAIN COURSE
Pastitsio OR The best recipe for the greek lasagna from my aunt Beba. Thick spaghetti with ground meat sauce, topped with bechamel sauce
Kotopoulo me chilopites OR Free range chicken cooked in a dutch oven with fresh tomato sauce, served with a traditional handmade Greek pasta
Moussaka A perfect Greek Moussaka with layers of eggplants and potatoes covered in meat sauce and topped with white cream and grated cheese
DESSERT
Zakinthini frygania OR Family recipe from Zante: Rusk soaked in syrup, topped with pastry cream and whipped cream
Ravani OR Traditional Greek semolina cake soaked in syrup