KOTOPOULO ME ANGINARES(Peloponnesos) Ingredients: One 3- to 31⁄2-pound chicken, cut into serving pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste All-purpose flour for dredging 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste Juice of 1 large lemon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or […]

Ingredients: 500 grams of white mushrooms 3 eggs Olive oil or corn oil for frying Salt and pepper to taste Method: Wash the mushrooms thoroughly under plenty of running water. Cut them into thin slices and drain any excess water. Pour some oil in a frying pan to heat up. Place the sliced mushrooms in […]

Ingredients: 1 package of red dye 1/2 c. white vinegar 18 room-temperature eggs olive oil for glazing Method: 1. Dilute the dye powder in vinegar. In  a large pot, combine dye mixture and warm water to cover eggs. 2. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add eggs. […]

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs lemon juice 1 cup of boiling stock (of meat or chicken). Optional: Spoon(s) of flour, for thickening the sauce METHOD Beat the eggs with the lemon juice. Add gradually the stock and stir constantly while the sauce is heated. Do not let the sauce boil. Add flour if you want to thicken […]

In Greek: μελιτζανόπιτα, pronounced meh-leed-zah-NO-peetah This Greek version of a pot pie is a delicious main dish. It can be served at room temperature, making it a great snack as well. The recipe calls for eggplant (from which it gets its name) ground beef, onion, garlic, wine, tomatoes, rice, and feta cheese. Cook Time: 1 hour Total […]

A delicious combination of eggplant, roasted red peppers, and Feta cheese layered in phyllo pastry dough and baked until flaky and golden brown. Enjoy this as a light vegetarian meal or as a savory appetizer. Note: Most commercial phyllo packages in the U.S. are sold in one-pound boxes. A 9 x 12 pan will use about […]

In Greek: στραπατσάδα, pronounced strah-paht-SAH-thah Once all the ingredients are in the pan, my granddaughter, who is 9, likes to finish up this dish. It simply needs to be stirred, and the tastes meld together to make a classic dish of scrambled eggs – with a Greek twist. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: […]

In Greek: αυγά με ντομάτες, pronounced ahv-GHAH meh doh-MAH-tess This is a quick and simple dish to make, and the tastes are fabulous. The tomato is cooked in oil until its liquid has cooked off, and a sauce remains; the eggs go on top. This recipe is for one – just multiply for more. Prep […]

It may sound strange if you live in a country where eggs are plentiful and omelets and scrambles are heavy on the eggs and light on any additions; but, in Greece, a country where vegetables, cheeses, and fruit have historically been the primary recipe ingredients, traditional omelets and scrambles are not focused on the egg. Meeting fabulous […]

Greek egg dishes include a wide variety of omelets, eggs with vegetables, cheeses, and meats. Fourtalia – Classic Frittata of Andros Fourtalia – Recipe and Instructions for Fourtalia – Classic Frittata from Andros Greek Omelets & Scrambles: They’re Not About the Eggs It may sound strange, but traditional Greek omelets and scrambles are not focused […]