Monastic Recipes from Mount Athos

Each year on August 27, the Greek Orthodox faithful bake a cake in honor of Saint Fanourios and bring it to church to be blessed. Fanourios comes from the Greek verb fanerono, which means “I reveal.” Worshipers believe he can help them find what they’re looking for, be it a lost object, a future spouse, or even a new meaning in life. So they bribe, er, thank him with a cake.

Seafood is an important part of the Mediterranean cuisine and favorite food for most people. Thanks to its variety, seafood is cooked in many ways, giving excellent and nutritious dishes. The monks who are in charge of cooking on Mount…

The monks, especially on Mount Athos, are fasting most of the year. Thus, those who are in charge of the cook's activity are specializing in food with olive oil. With their passion and love, they transform the simplest dish into…

Cooking during fasting periods causes many people a daily headache. The monks of Mount Athos who are responsible for cooking in their monasteries, combining the wisdom of tradition with the love of ministry to other people, give us easy, creative…

How beneficial and nutritious the fish are it is known to everyone. What perhaps is not well known is how to cook delicious fish for the whole family. The monks who are in charge of the cook's work at Mount…

The traditional semolina based Greek Halvas usually contains a lot of sugar.

Tahini is derived from Middle Eastern cuisine. It is the final product of sesame’s pulping. For its production, various sesame seed kinds may be used (black, white or red).

Saffron is a wonderful spice that adds to foods its unique and delicate aroma, its spicy flavor and a beautiful yellow – red color.

Try this simple and delicious recipe for ice cream with Monastic forest honey and cinnamon. Made with pure and healthy ingredients. Use the authentic honey that has been made by Greek Orthodox Monks!

The monastic frumenty with mushrooms is a simple recipe & a light, summer dish!