In Greek: μελιτζάνες τηγανητές, pronounced meh-leed-ZAH-nes tee-ghah-nee-TES Eggplant is notorious for absorbing as much olive oil as possible, so this recipe for a light and crispy appetizer or side dish, which calls for quick frying in hot oil, is a good choice since the eggplant doesn’t have enough time to get soggy with oil. Use […]

In Greek: κροκέτες πατάτας, pronounced kroh-KEH-tes pah-TAH-tahs Potatoes, cheese, and parsley are the basics of these potato croquettes. The taste can be changed each time you make them, depending on the cheese. Mild, sharp, spicy, and flavored cheeses all work well. Try this recipe with leftover mashed or boiled potatoes as well! Ingredients: 2 3/4 […]

DOLMATHES ME BAKALIARO KAI TOMATENIO AVGOLEMONO Ingredients: 1 piece salt cod fillet, about 21⁄2 pounds One 22-ounce jar vine leaves in brine 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups finely chopped white and tender green parts of scallions 1⁄2 cup long-grain rice, preferably basmati 3 large firm, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped or grated Salt and […]

Ingredients: 2 cups of pourgouri (Bulgur) 5-6 cups of chicken broth 1 cup of finely chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup of corn oil 2 medium size onions finely chopped 3/4 cup of vermicelli noodles Salt and pepper to taste The ingredients given are to serve 5-6 people. Adjust accordingly. Method: Place the pourgouri (bulgur) in a […]

Thaktila is a strictly Cypriot dessert that whoever tried it went back for more. Thaktila recipe has being in every Cypriot house preserved for generations and past on from mother to daughter. You can have it in your list of favorite desserts for making it for your friends and family. Dough ingredients: 3 cups of […]

Ingredients: For Pastry: 2 cups of hard flour (see Types of Flours) 2 cups of soft flour 1/2 a cup of corn oil 1/2 a tsp of salt 1 cup of warm water or as much as needed For the Filling: 1 1/2 cup of semolina 1 1/2 cup of sugar 6 cups of water […]

Ingredients: 1 medium chicken cut in quarters 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of flour 1/2 cup of grated cheese of choice 2 fresh eggs 2 tbsp of milk 1/2 tsp of oregano Olive oil or corn oil Salt and pepper to taste Gravy Ingredients: 2 cups of water 2 cubes of beef broth 1 […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of fresh green beans 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 big onion finely chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 2 potatoes cut in quarters 2 zucchinis cut in small pieces (optional) 4–5 ripe fresh tomatoes peeled and grated 2 tbsp of tomato paste 1/2 a cup of fresh parsley finely chopped […]

Ingredients: 3 lbs of pork (preferably with bones) 2 bunches of tender celery, including leaves 2 medium-size onions finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For Avgolemono Sauce: 2 eggs, lightly beaten Juice of 1 1/2 lemons 1 tbsp of corn flour (Optional if needed) Method: Wash […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of lamb cut in small pieces 1 kilo of small round potatoes 5-6 small onions peeled 3-4 ripped tomatoes chopped 1/2 a cup of white dry wine 1 cup of hot water 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 tbsp of flour 2 tbsp of tomato paste 2 tbsp of chopped parsley […]