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Glossary
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Skordolazana
Skordolazana: Milos specialty, tagliatelle with local aliada (garlic mashed potato) and tomato sauce. Venetian-inspired delight.
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Skotyri
Skotyri is a traditional Greek cheese produced on the island of Ios in the Cyclades. It is mainly made from goat’s milk or a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk, using traditional cheesemaking methods passed down through generations. Skotyri is a soft, brined cheese with a spreadable texture and a strong, spicy flavour, as salt…
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Soutzouk loukoum
Soutzouk loukoum: Greek delight with rich aromas (rose, must, clove, cinnamon, bergamot) and nuts. Tradition at monasteries and coffee houses.
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Soutzoukakia
Soutzoukakia is typically served over a bed of fluffy pilaf rice, to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Soutzouki of Kymi
Soutzouki of Kymi: Hand-stitched walnuts/almonds in moustalevria coating. Traditional sweet, served in desserts or sliced in salads.
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Spanakopita
Spanakopita/Hortopita: Greek delights with spinach/feta or mixed greens in filo dough. Healthy, tasty, Greek diet staple.
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Spatholado
Spatholado: Greek St. John’s Wort oil. Healing, anti-depressant, antiseptic. Traditional remedy for wounds, emotional wellness.
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Spentzofai
Pelion Spentzofai: Greek spicy delight with local sausages, pepper, and tomato sauce. Traditional and cherished.
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Spoon Sweets
Spoon sweets: Fruit preserves, a symbol of hospitality. Made from various fruits or nuts. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a topping.
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Stakovoutiro
Staka & Stakovoutiro: Cretan delights. Creamy staka enhances dishes; aromatic stakovoutiro perfect for roasts and pasta.