Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Kakavia – Fish and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2-3 Medium Carrots 1 Medium Celery ( Stalks ) 2000 g Fish Mixed Fish 185 mL Oil( Olive ) 560mL Onions( White )Chopped 5mL Salt 560mL Tomatoes Chopped 2000mL Water Servings: 8 Method: Clean and wash the fish. Skin the tomatoes, remove the seeds and dice into cubes. Slice the other vegetables and add […]

Fasolada soup recipe2

Ingredients: 375mL Beans ( Navy ) 2 Medium Carrots Sliced in Rounds. 1-2 Whole Celery( Stalks ) 1 Batch Celery ( Leaves ) Coarsely chopped. 180mL Oil ( Olive ) 2 Medium Onions ( White )Finely Chopped. 1-2 Pinch Pepper To Taste. 2-3 Pinch Salt To Taste. 2 Medium Tomatoes Finely Chopped. Servings: 8 Method: Soak […]

Cooking With Ouzo

Ouzo, the national drink of Greece, is an anise flavored liqueur that packs a powerful punch behind a delightful licorice taste. Ouzo also brings a hint of that licorice taste, in a light and supporting role, to many recipes, adding a surprising freshness that enhances rather than overwhelms. Ouzo has a strong taste and high alcohol […]

Kotopoulo me Ouzo and Lahanika: Chicken in Cream Sauce

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με ούζο και λαχανικά, pronounced ko-TOH-poo-lo meh OO-zo kay lah-hah-nee-KAH Ouzo adds a delightful light anise taste to this dish of chicken with vegetables in a cream sauce. The recipe makes one serving. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 pound of skinless chicken breasts 2/3 cup of carrots, coarsely grated 2/3 cup […]

Saltsa Domatas: Basic Greek Tomato Sauce

In Greek: σάλτσα ντομάτας, pronounced SAHLT-sah doh-MAH-tas This is a fabulous sauce to serve with pasta, rice, or potatoes. Make large quantities, allow to cool, stir well to mix oil (oil rises to the top), and freeze to use later. Add variety with vegetables of your choice such as zucchini and artichokes. Cook Time: 40 minutes Total […]

Salt Cod Greek recipes

Salt Cod Cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, and Raisins  Salt Cod Stewed with Garden Vegetables  Salt Cod with Vegetables and Greens  Fried Salt Cod – Bakaliaros Tiganitos Poached Salt Cod with Leeks in a Lemon Sauce Codfish Pie from Ithaca Cod with Raisins – Bakaliaros me Stafida

Greek-style Baked Fish – Psari Plaki

The term plaki (plah-KEE) in Greek is used to describe a dish that is usually cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, and vegetables in the oven. For example you can have beans “plaki” style or in this case a baked fish plaki.The recipe works well with any firm white fish – cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, or whatever type you […]