Classic Chian recipes with step-by-step instructions. Watch the video, print the recipe, and find the key ingredients in our shop.
The silky, pine-scented ice cream of the Greek islands
Spiced meatballs in rich tomato sauce — the soul food of Chios
Chios's legendary sheep milk cheese, grilled golden and served with island fig jam
Crisp phyllo pastry rolls filled with ground almonds and mastiha spoon sweet, finished with rose water syrup
A silky, delicate Italian classic transformed by the resinous perfume of Chios mastic and a spoonful of mandarin preserve
Hand-rolled vine leaves filled with herb rice and a whisper of mastic
The fragrant braided bread of Greek Easter, scented with mastic and mahlab
Slow-braised octopus with orzo pasta and the haunting flavor of Chios mastic
Rustic milk-dough pasta from Chios, tossed in tomato sauce with sharp island cheese
Tender butter cookies with a walnut and cinnamon filling, scented with orange blossom water
Crisp outside, creamy inside — the classic meze of the Aegean islands, finished with lemon
A rustic island savory pie of fresh fennel fronds in a simple olive oil batter — skillet-fried and golden
Chios mastic adds a haunting, piney-sweet complexity to both sweet and savory dishes. It's used in ice cream, bread, meatballs, liqueur, and much more.
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