Greek Appetisers | Zucchini Fritters & Cheese Triangle Pies
Escape to Greece for a Greek Food Adventure as Greek-Cypriot Food Blogger Eleni Georges teaches us how to make two traditional Greek appetisers, Kolokithokeftedes and Tiropitakia!
1.5hrs | 10 - 30 Guests | $35 per person
Grab a fork and have a seat at the table as we welcome you to the epitome of Greek-style entertaining - the Greek meze table. Translated literally, the word meze means a taste or a bite. It is used to describe small plates of savory snacks that are served as a compliment to drinks. There are many different types of mezethes and the menu will vary according to locale.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
In this interactive and hands-on class, @myfamilysfooddiary Food Blogger and Photographer Eleni shares two quintessential Greek meze recipes renowned in all Greek kitchens, Zucchini Fritters known as Kolokithokeftedes and Cheese Triangle Pies, known as Tiropitakia!
Zucchini and feta fritters or patties are a well-known Greek dish “kolokithokeftedes.” Essentially the Greek mezze dish is a fried mixture of grated zucchini, herbs, feta, eggs and flour. You will fall in love with this recipe as fritters are so herby, aromatic and can adapt them to serve for breakfast, light meal or even a side dish. They are so addictive!
Tiropitakia, translated directly to mean little cheese pies, are a quintessential Greek snack food and all-time nostalgic favourite. Each family has its own version of these melt-in-your-mouth morsels that they swear by, however they are essentially made with layers of buttered filo pastry and filled with a cheese-egg mixture and herbs.
Chef Instructor Eleni will provide a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided step-by-step through learning how to cook prepare, shape and bake these two dishes. By the end of this class, you'll have learnt how to replicate two traditional Greek classics at home, as well as being enlightened about Greek culture and cuisine!
Housekeeping:
Vegetarian Friendly
Once we have confirmation of your ticket purchase, we will send you all the necessary instructions including your Zoom Meeting ID and Password, a recipe card and a list of ingredients that you personally will need to source and purchase in order to participate in this class.
We can cater to different dietary requirements, so please let us know in advance!
We would love for you to capture your experience and share with the rest of the foodie community on Instagram via @drool.aus
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Beginner-friendly. Perfect for food appreciators to culinary aficionados and everything in between!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Your fabulous self with an open mind, heart and empty belly.
Your ingredients as provided in our ingredients list.
Your recipe card as provided by us.
All of the equipment that you will require to use to cook the dish, as specified in your recipe card.
WHO WILL HOST THIS EVENT:
Your host will be Greek Cypriot food blogger and food photographer Eleni Georges. Eleni is a Maths and Science teacher by day, and creates delicious traditional and family food by night. Born in Australia but moved to Cyprus when she was 3 until the age of 15 when she moved back to Australia with her family. Cooking has been in her blood and enjoyed growing up being in the kitchen with her mum, grandmother and aunties. Their passion and love for food was projected on to her and she is now doing the same while cooking with her two young daughters. Food blogging allows her to record her family recipes for safekeeping so that her daughters and everyone around the world can make them. As a result, traditional recipes will continue to be shared and cooked for generations to come. She has had the opportunity to collaborate with a lot of brands curating their food photography portfolio as well as creating delicious dishes using their products. She has even worked with the Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus, cooking Cypriot food in Australia and taking photos for their marketing team.
You can follow Eleni’s food journey via her popular food blog and her website.