Σαλιγκαρια με Πλιγουρι Ingredients for 4 portions: 25-30 snails 2 onions 1 big ripped tomato grated 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of crushed wheat 3 cups of water 2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp red pepper Method: Place the snails in a big baking pan and “feed” them for 2 days with flour […]

Ingredients: 1.5 kilo of large courgettes (zucchinis) 1 kilo of potatoes 1/2 a kilo of sour mizithra (soft white cheese) 8 tbsp traditional anthogalo (cream) 1 bunch of mint chopped 1 wineglass of olive oil 3-4 ripped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Oregano All-purpose flour Method: Wash and cut zucchini (courgettes), into thin rounds […]

Ingredients: 1 kg courgettes/zucchini 150g of all-purpose flour 250g of plain yogurt 1 tbsp of baking powder 2 large onions 6 large eggs 100 ml of olive oil 1 tsp of dried oregano 1/2 a tsp of salt 200 g feta cheese crumbled 1/2 a bunch of fresh parsley chopped Salt and black pepper to […]

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound ricotta cheese (known as fresh myzithra) 1/4 cup of olive oil or (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 large egg, beaten 2 tsp salt 2/3 cup water (more if needed) Method: Place the flour in a medium size bowl, add 1 tbsp of salt, the […]

Ingredients for the dough: 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of strained plain yogurt 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of brandy 2 eggs, beaten Ingredients for the filling: 1 2/3lb of soft myzithra cheese or ricotta 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour 2 […]

In greek: Κρητικη Κρεατοπιτα Ingredients for 8 portions: 1 kilo of fat free lamb meat 1 teacup of water 1/2 a kilo Cretan mizithra or anthotyro (ricotta cheese) Cream of milk 1 egg Cumin or spearmint Salt and pepper to taste Sesame seeds Dough ingredients: 4 teacups of flour 1 teacup of fresh butter 2 eggs […]

It’s Quick & Easy Self-rising flour has been widely available in the Greek market for many years, and some recipes may call for it. If you don’t have any on hand, or just prefer not to buy it, you can make your own. It’s very easy. To make one cup of self-rising flour: 1 cup […]

In Greek: αμυγδαλωτά, pronounced ah-meegh-thah-loh-TAH These are favorite cookies all over Greece. The recipe calls for blanched almonds, sugar, egg whites, lemon juice, bread crumbs, and self-rising flour. The key to working with the dough (which is very granular) is to coat hands with seed oil (sunflower or other) while forming the cookies so the dough doesn’t […]

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour, as needed 11⁄3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup warm water 2⁄3 pound kefalotyri or any hard yellow cheese, coarsely grated Method: 1. Place 6 cups of the flour in a large bowl or basin and drizzle with the olive […]

BOGATSA Makes one 18-inch round loaf Ingredients: 8 to 10 cups all-purpose flour, as needed 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 large eggs 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup warm water 1⁄3 cup ouzo Sesame seeds or slivered blanched almonds for garnish Method: 1. Combine 8 […]