Make a Vodka Martini, hold the vermouth and, instead, use ouzo – then you have a Zorbatini. Essentially, this is an anise-flavored Martini that is both subtle in flavor and potent. The amount of ouzo (a Greek anisette liqueur) you choose to you is a personal preference but this 1/4 oz is perfect for a […]
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Greek Coffees,Teas,Spirits and Other Drinks
Learn about traditional thick Greek coffee, aromatic (and therapeutic) herbal teas, and the wide selection of Greek aperitifs, wines, and spirits. Spirits: Ouzo:Greek philosophy Greece’s favorite anise flavored drink is potent and fiery and distinctly Greek. More than just an aperitif, ouzo is a social phenomenon and a cultural mainstay of Greece. Retsina: Greek Wine […]
Seafood Pasta – Makaronia me Thalassina
In Greek: μακαρόνια με θαλασσινά και ούζο, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah meh thah-lah-see-NAH kay OO-zo Seafood pasta is given a bump up in taste with the addition of the light anise flavoring from the ouzo. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1/2 pound of […]
Grilled Octopus – Htapothi sti Skhara
In Greek: χταπόδι στη σχάρα, pronounce khtah-PO-thee stee SKHAH-rah It’s a classic image that comes to mind when many think of Greece: sitting under an umbrella by the seaside, with ouzo or wine and a plate of freshly grilled octopus. It’s delicious, and you can create the same atmosphere at home. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total […]
Shrimp with Tomato and Feta (Garithes me Domata kai Feta)
This is a classic Greek shrimp dish, marrying the flavors of sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, Feta cheese, and a hint of Ouzo to awaken the palate. You can make the sauce ahead and simply add and cook the shrimp when you are ready to serve.I like to serve this on a bed of sauteed spinach with a simple […]
Artichokes Stuffed with Rice,Oregano, and Fennel (Peloponnesos)
ANGINARES YEMISTES ME RIZI, RIGANI KAI MARATHO Ingredients: 8 to 10 large artichokes, cleaned 2 large lemons, halved 1 bowl of acidulated water 2⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2⁄3 cup long-grain or basmati rice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup water 1⁄4 […]
Mythopilafo me Domata: Mussels with Rice & Tomato pilaf
In Greek: μυδοπίλαφο με ντομάτα, say: mee-thoh-PEE-lah-foh meh doh-MAH-tah Mussels (mythia, say: MEETH-yah) are best known as a specialty of Northern Greece, although they can be found elsewhere in Greece. Serve this as a meze with beer, wine, or ouzo – or appetizer, or side dish. When cleaning fresh mussels, remember to scrub well with a stiff […]
Seafood Greek recipes
Octopus – Squid – Cuttlefish (..) Salt Cod – Bakaliaros (..) Shrimp and Lobster Shrimp and Feta Casserole – Garithes me Feta Shrimp with Feta: Garides me feta. Recipe2 Shrimp & Honeydew Salad – Garithes Salata me Peponi Shrimp with Tomato and Feta Spicy Barbequed Shrimp – Pikandikes Garithes sti Skara Greek Salad with Shrimp – Elliniki Salata […]
Lamb and Goat greek recipes
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: […]
Poultry Greek recipes
Chicken Smothered with Onions and Feta One-Pot Chicken Simmered with Artichokes and Served with Tomato-Egg-Lemon Sauce Stuffed Chicken in a Pot Quails in Bread Quail Preserved in Olive Oil Kotopoulo Stifatho (Stifado): Chicken and Onion Stew Chicken Stew with Cinnamon – Chicken Kapama Kotopoulo me Yiaourti: Baked Chicken with Yogurt Kotopoulo me Bamies: Chicken & […]