Greek Cuts of Lamb Diagram and Translations Cooking with Lamb – Greek Cooking Tips Goat Stewed with Onions and Whole Garlic Goat with Onions and Olive Oil Easter Lamb Roasted with Artichokes and Potatoes Roasted Leg of Lamb with Wine, Garlic, Allspice, and Cheese Paithakia me Thymari: Grilled Chops with Thyme Rub Arni meh Aginares: […]
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Athenian Salad (Salata Athenas)
Ingredients: 1 medium head lettuce 1 bunch romaine 10 radishes, sliced 1 medium cucumber, sliced 6 scallions (with tops), cut into 1/2−inch pieces 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 24 Greek or ripe green olives 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 (2 ounce) […]
Traditional Greek salad
Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a rough country salad of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, green pepper, crumbly feta cheese and plump kalamata olives. Greek salad can be served as a side dish or as a light meal with some crusty bread. The Traditional Greek salad Ingredients 3 vine ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks […]
Greek Pasta Salad
“This is a great make-ahead pasta salad!” Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon white sugar 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 15 cherry tomatoes, […]
Elies tsakistes
Ingredients: Green Olives Olive Oil Fresh Garlic Oregano Method: After picking the green olives from the olive tree, you will need a hammer or stone to smash them one by one lightly just to split the olive open. Once this procedure has taken place with each olive, you Place all the olives in a large […]
Cypriot Mezedes – starters
Mezedes is a large selection of dishes with small helpings of varied foods, brought to the table as a progression of tastes and textures. The meal begins with black and green olives,tahini, skordalia (potato and garlic dip), humus, taramosalata (fish roe dip), and tzatziki, all served with chunks of fresh bread and a bowl of mixed salad. Some of the more […]
Omeleta me Patates: Potato Omelet
In Greek: ομελέτα με πατάτες, pronounced oh-meh-LET-tah meh pah-TAH-tess A pie-like omelet, this is a great way to use leftover fried potatoes (just warm them in a little oil in a frying pan). Otherwise, make it with fresh fries and feta cheese, for a delicious meal. Add a crisp green salad, Greek olives, crusty bread […]
Quick and Easy Basic Greek Party Platter
Without a lot of fuss, and using ingredients that are easy to find, here’s how to put together a party platter that’s authenticallly Greek. It can be multiplied to serve a crowd, served along with other appetizers and mezethes, or served as is for 2 to 4 people. 1 tomato cut into wedges 8-10 small […]
Pasta Elias: Olive Paste Spread with Garlic (Tapenade)
In Greek: πάστα ελιάς, pronounced PAH-stah el-YAHS This blend of olives, garlic, oil, and vinegar is a sharp and tangy spread for breads, breadsticks, and vegetables, and the perfect meze to bring out the best in Ouzo or wine. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups of pitted black (Kalamata) or green olives 3 teaspoons extra virgin […]
Top 10 Quick and Easy Greek Appetizers
These hot and cold appetizers have four things in common: they’re Greek favorites, they’re delicious, prep time is 15 minutes or less, and (if hot) combined prep/cook time is 30 minutes or less. 1. A Slice of Feta This is the ultimate Greek touch to any table, whether you’re serving appetizers or a full meal. Total […]