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    About The Hungry Bites

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    Welcome to The Hungry Bites, your go-to destination for authentic Greek and Mediterranean recipes, straight from the heart of the Aegean.

    Are you looking to bring the flavors of Greece into your kitchen?

    Whether you want to master traditional Greek recipes, add a modern twist to Mediterranean cooking, or embrace a healthier lifestyle with wholesome meals, you’re in the right place.

    I’m Makos, a passionate home cook, recipe developer, and food storyteller born and raised in Crete, now living in Athens. Since 2016, The Hungry Bites has been my way of sharing the rich culinary heritage I grew up with.

    Mission

    To help you cook delicious, wholesome meals that celebrate the simplicity and depth of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned home cook.

    I believe in:

    • Using real, seasonal ingredients.
    • Keeping recipes approachable and stress-free.
    • Preserving culinary tradition while embracing modern techniques.

    What You’ll Find Here

    ✅ Authentic Greek Recipes: Family-tested, traditional dishes passed down through generations.
    ✅ Healthy Mediterranean Meals: Balanced, wholesome recipes using fresh ingredients and extra virgin olive oil.
    ✅ Creative Twists on Classics: A mix of modern Mediterranean flavors with timeless culinary traditions
    ✅ Sweets & Desserts: From traditional Greek sweets to innovative creations, every treat is made with love.

    As Seen In

    The Hungry Bites has been trusted by thousands of readers around the world looking for reliable, flavor-packed Mediterranean recipes. It has also been featured in:

    • Buzzfeed - chewy chocolate chunk cookies with tahini and olive oil
    • EverydayHealth - creamy Greek pasta salad with healthy yogurt dressing
    • WellandGood - melt-in-your-mouth olive oil brownies
    • Live strong - Okra and chickpea curry in tomato sauce
    • Greatist - fresh Fava bean salad and olive oil pumpkin dinner rolls
    • Brit+co - Mediterranean vegetable quinoa risotto (quinotto)
    • Marie Claire (Hungary) - Greek yogurt and white chocolate "cheesecake"

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    Makos form The Hungry Bites blog, holding a tray with muffins.

    For anyone interested, these tahini+chocolate stuffed crumble muffins are crowd-pleasers!

    Are the recipes suitable for the Mediterranean Diet?

    Many of the recipes, but not all, are suitable for people who follow the Mediterranean Diet.
    Other recipes can be adjusted to fit this healthy diet by simply replacing an ingredient (for example replacing regular pasta with whole wheat pasta, or all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour).
    For more information, read this post about the Mediterranean Diet (with a food list).

    Favorite recipes

    • Baked Bifteki with potatoes.
      Bifteki - Greek baked beef patties with potatoes
    • Greek chickpeas in a Dutch oven.
      Simple Greek Chickpeas Recipe (Oven Revithada)
    • A bowl with Psarosoupa (Greek fish soup).
      Greek Fish Soup Recipe (Psarosoupa) 🐟
    • Pastitsio recipe featured image
      Greek Pastitsio (Baked Pasta with Ground Beef & Béchamel)
    • A slice of Greek galaktoboureko with crispy phyllo and custard cream.
      Galaktoboureko Recipe (Greek Custard Dessert)
    • Jumbo chocolate truffles profil
      Jumbo chocolate truffles recipe
    • Pistachio chocolate cookies featured image.
      Chocolate Pistachio Cookies (with Flavor Boost)
    • Italian almond cookies featured image.
      Easy Italian almond cookies recipe - soft amaretti

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    Summer Recipes

    • Dolma on a plate.
      BEST Dolma: Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves with Meat
    • Featured image for creamy Greek pasta salad.
      Creamy Greek pasta salad (with healthy yogurt dressing)
    • A stuffed tomato and pepper on a plate.
      Easy Gemista: Greek stuffed peppers & tomatoes
    • Greek baked octopus in foil featured image.
      Easy Mediterranean baked octopus recipe (in foil)
    • Greek yogurt marinated chicken breasts.
      Greek yogurt chicken marinade—it doubles as a sauce
    • Greek salad featured image.
      Traditional Greek salad (authentic recipe by a Greek)
    • Cretan dakos salad on a plate.
      Traditional Greek Dakos Salad Recipe (by a Cretan)
    • Ouzo cocktails
      Greek booze: 5 Ouzo Cocktails You Need to Try

    Popular Recipes

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      Easy Greek Spinach Pie (Traditional Spanakopita)
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      Oven baked swordfish recipe with lemon vinaigrette
    • A bowl with lemon garlic pearled couscous.
      Best Lemon Garlic Pearl Couscous Recipe
    • Baked chicken leg on a plate with potatoes, carrots and cauliflower.
      Greek baked chicken recipe (with potatoes)
    • Easy pistachio cream in a jar, featured image.
      2-ingredient Pistachio Cream Recipe
    • Pistachio chocolate cake featured image.
      Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake
    • Italian almond cookies featured image.
      Easy Italian almond cookies recipe - soft amaretti
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      Classic French Crème brûlée recipe (in 5 easy steps)

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