Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Yuvarelakia Byzantine Recipe

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground lamb (may be pounded if you like) 1 grated onion 2 cloves of chopped garlic 6 Tbs natural barley (crush it coarsely in the blender of food processor) 3 Tbs chopped parsley 2 Tbs mint or basil (fresh) 1 Tbs dried oregano or thyme salt 1 egg slightly beaten 5 cups […]

Island Soup – Soupa nisiotiki

Summary Island Soup. A hearty seafood ensemble. Servings: 10 Ingredients 2 bay leaves 1 medium carrot, grated 1/2 cup of selery (stalks), diced fine 2 dozen of clams, with liquid 1 lb of crabmeat 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 lbs of haddock’s fillet, cut in 2″ pieces 1/2 cup of light olive oil 1 large, […]

Tart cabbage salad

Lahano salata Ingredients 1 white cabbage 2-3 carrots a little olive oil 1 pinch of pepper 1 pinch of salt a little, white vinegar Directions Cut the cabbage in half and discard the outer tough leaves and the inner core. Cut each half into quarters and wash under cold water. Place each quarter on its […]

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 […]

Fasolada soup – Recipe1

Ingredients: 455 g Beans (Navy) 3 Medium Carrots Sliced 3 Item Celery (Leaves)Chopped 250 mL Oil (Olive) 1 Medium Onions (White)Chopped 1 Pinch Pepper To taste 1 Pinch Salt To taste 250mL Tomato ( (Sauce) ) Servings: 6 Method: Soak the beans in water from the previous night. Strain the water and place the beans […]

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 […]

Kotosalata: Colorful Chicken & Pasta Salad

In Greek: κοτοσαλάτα, pronounced koh-toh-sah-LAH-tah This wonderful pasta salad calls for chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, parsley, and pickles. Tip: Try this recipe with leftover chicken soup! Ingredients: 1/2 chicken (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) 2 carrots (whole) 1/2 bunch of wild celery or 1 bunch of thick stalk celery, cut into stalks 1 onion (whole) […]

Flaming Prawns – Garithes me Ouzo

In Greek: γαρίδες με ούζο, pronounced ghah-REE-thes meh OO-zo Flambé dishes are always fun and this is no exception. When shopping for prawns, look for those that are sold 5 to the pound. These may also sold as “extra colossal” shrimp. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 5 prawns, 1/4 pound each 1 cup of carrots, […]