Ingredients: 1 kilo of mussels 1 onion finely chopped 1-2 clove of garlic minced 1 shot of ouzo 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 pepper cut in small pieces 1 1/2 cup rice 3 cups water 6 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons cut in quarters for garnishment The recipe […]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg Leg of lamb in portions 2 onions finely chopped 6 tbsp of olive oil 6 tomatoes grated 1 tbsp of tomato paste 2 cups of water 1 tsp of sugar 1-2 cinnamon sticks 1-2 bay leave Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients of aubergine béchamel: 1 kilo of flask aubergines 3 […]

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess juices) 4 cups self raising flour 150g feta cheese (crumbled) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of chopped fresh herbs (dill, mint and oregano) 2 – 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 3 tbsp of balsamic vinegar Salt […]

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 […]

Many Greek recipes call for blanched almonds, raw almonds with the skin removed. Blanching almonds isn’t difficult and doesn’t take very long. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: About 20 minutes start to finish for 1/2 pound of almonds Here’s How: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and remove from heat. Add raw shelled almonds and let […]

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 […]

Kikeon is something between food and drink. The word “kikeon” (eoea?i) comes from the verb “kikan” (eoeUi), which means thickening by continuously stirring. The recipe that is given best resembles the ancient version of “Kikeon”  Greek : Αρχαίος χυλός Κικεών Serves / Yields : 4 persons INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup (120 gr) semolina 375 gr riccota cheese 2 spoons […]

It is amazing how little this recipe has changed 1800 after. The Roman Physician Galinos (129 – 99 ac) describes in his book this sweet with many details. Greek : Αρχαίες τηγανήτες με μέλι και σουσάμι Serves / Yields : 4 persons INGREDIENTS: 120 gr flour 225 ml water 2 spoons honey Oil for frying 1 spoon (15 […]

 Greek : Φιλέτα τόνου στη κατσαρόλα  Serves / Yields : 4 – 6 persons Ingredients: 8 tablespoons olive oil 8 leek cut in rounds 8 celery sticks finely chopped 1 full teaspoon rosemary 1 full teaspoon thyme salt and pepper half of a medium sized cucumber cut in rounds 2 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups dry white […]

MYZITHROPITA KALAVRYTON This dish calls for local myzithra, a fresh whey cheese made from the residuals of feta production. It is possible to find fresh myzithra in Greek food shops across America. It has the consistency of fresh farmer’s cheese or good ricotta, which can easily be substituted. The original recipe also calls for wild fennel. I have reworked it to […]