Greek out! Your Eurovision party menu is sorted

We’re teaming up two of our favourite shows – #SBSEurovision and #TheChefsLine – for a Greek-inspired Eurovision party. Channel your inner superstar with these ballsy, cheesy and sweet eats.

Greece's 2017 Eurovision entry Demy serenades nut and honey pastry nests (kataifi) Source: Chris Chen

1. Party starters

Greek pita pizzas are a must for any Hellenic-themed Eurovision bash. Topped with caramelised onion, prawns and kasseri cheese, they’ll have your guests mixing and munching with gusto.

Source: Alan Benson

2. Hit all the right notes

When it comes to singing or stuffing squid, patience makes perfect. Yotam Ottolenghi’s bulgar-filled goodies are laced with herbs, and cooked in an ouzo-scented tomato and okra sauce. Douze points for sure.

Source: Jon Sayers

3. Jazz up an old favourite

The Greek sweet kataifi is traditionally rolled into cylinders, but Maria Bernardis uses a muffin pan to make pastry nests instead. The ‘nests’ are filled with a sweetened, spiced nut mixture before being baked to crispy perfections. Top these treats with Greek yoghurt, ice-cream or ‘strawberry spoon sweets’.

4. Ballsy move

These keftedes come from George Calombaris’s mum, Mary. She likes to serve the pork ‘n’ beef balls with rice pilaf, chips and a salad or crusty bread. Those options sound terribly tasty, but when it comes to a Eurovision soiree, skewer your meatballs with retro toothpicks. That way, they’re easy to eat and double as microphones for particularly boisterous guests.

Source: Earl Carter

5. Less black tie, more bow-tie

Known as both thiples and diples, these Greek fried pastries are traditionally prepared for special celebrations and, hence, a must on your Eurovision menu. Drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts, they come in various shapes. Mould yours into cute bow-ties for an on-point Euro sweet.

Source: Brett Stevens

6. It’s a winner

Dressed in a herb and feta crust, this chicken recipe all kinds of wonderful. Serve with salad, crusty bread and a bottle of ouzo, then let the good times roll.

7. Up the style stakes

Add a sassy edge to your meze plate with this tasty combo of grilled calamari, watermelon, goat’s curd and crispy vine leaves. It might be a mouthful to say, but this dish is very easy to enjoy. With its sweet, salty fresh and crisp notes, it's a colourful number is one to watch.

Source: Earl Carter

8. Our tip? This dip.

"Cooling. Creamy. Sensual." That's how Peter Georgakopoulos describes his avocado tzatziki and by golly, we have to agree. Serve with pita bread, pork souvlaki and a soulful Eurovision ballad for the best effect.

Source: Peter Georgakopoulos

9. Keep your spirits up

Supplement your G&Ts with slices of this gin-laced citrus cake. Made with Greek yoghurt, lime and lemon, it's a spongy, zingy masterpiece.

Yoghurt citrus cake with gin syrup Source: Alan Benson

Have we got your attention and your tastebuds? The Chefs' Line airs 6pm weeknights on SBS. Check out the program page for episode guides, cuisine lowdowns, recipes and more.