1. Grilled Chorisio Cephalaki – This traditional dish from the Island of Tinos is made by marinating pork or beef cutlets in garlic, lemon and oregano, then grilling them over an open flame. This dish is best served with a side of fried potatoes and a light salad.
2. Dakos Salad – Dakos is a traditional, rustic Greek salad made with crispy barley rusks, ripe tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, capers and Cephalaki olives from Tinos Island. This unique salad is dressed with a mix of olive oil, oregano and freshly squeezed lemon juice to give it an extra zing.
3. Stuffed Chicken with Cephalaki – This delicious dish consists of chicken breasts stuffed with a mixture of onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and local cheese from Tinos Island served with a side of green beans. The stuffing is flavoured with herbs, oregano and Cephalaki olives to give the dish an extra Mediterranean kick.
4. Tinos Island Fish Soup – This hearty fish soup is made with fresh fish caught in the waters around Tinos Island along with tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions and Cephalaki olives. The soup is finished with a blend of herbs and spices such as oregano and bay leaves for extra flavour.
5. Tinos Island Cheesecake – This creamy dessert is made with ricotta cheese from Tinos Island layered with a crunchy almond crust and topped with Cephalaki olives. It is baked in the oven to a golden brown and served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.