1. Dakos: This traditional meze dish from Crete is made with toasted dakos rusks topped with fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and capers, then drizzled with olive oil. The star ingredient is the crumbled Graviera Kritis, which brings a nutty and creamy flavor to the dish.
2. Stifado: This classic beef stew is made with a combination of beef chunks cooked in red wine, tomatoes and onions, along with fragrant herbs like rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. It’s finished off with Graviera Kritis, which gives the stew a unique depth of flavor.
3. Fried Zucchini Balls: These savory balls are made by combining zucchini and herbs like parsley, mint and dill, then rolling them into balls and frying until golden brown. To give them an extra kick of flavor, they are finished off with Graviera Kritis and a sprinkle of oregano.
4. Baked Spinach Pie: This delicious pie is prepared by layering thinly sliced spinach and scallions with a mixture of eggs, crumbled Graviera Kritis and seasonings like nutmeg, pepper and oregano. After baking, the pie is served warm and goes great with a side salad.
5. Eggplant Parmigiana: This traditional Italian dish is made by layering slices of eggplant that have been lightly fried in olive oil with tomato sauce, cheese and Graviera Kritis. It’s then baked until the top layer becomes golden brown and bubbly, making it the perfect comfort food.