Brunch in Crete - Perfect Weekend Feast

This menu is inspired by the growing popularity of brunch in the UK, but has a unique Greek twist. If you've ever visited Greece, this meal will transport you to the Greek islands, with a feast of classic Mediterranean flavors.

Most Greeks don't sit down to breakfast, favoring instead to grab a coffee and a cheese pie or a pastry on the go. This is the perfect meal for a sunny weekend morning with family or friends, as this is a spread made for sharing.

Greeks are famous for our warm hospitality. When you visit a Greek home, you can expect to be treated to an abundance of food and drink, and we often insist on offering seconds or thirds.

I have included juicy Greek-style sausages, which are marinated in smoky paprika and aromatic Greek oregano, before being pan-fried. These are accompanied by kagianas, the Greek equivalent of scrambled eggs, made delicious with the addition of peppers, onions, and topped with tangy Greek feta cheese.

A Greek salad and spicy yogurt dip, called tirokafteri, are served alongside some fluffy Greek pita for dipping or filling, however you please. My Greek salad is a hearty take on the classic, and includes ntakos — grated tomato and barley rusks that soak up the delicious tomato juices and add a satisfying crunch to the dish.