Ingredients 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, in room temperature 2 teaspoons of dill, chopped 2 lbs of lamb’s ground 2 teaspoons of olive oil 1 small, white onion, chopped 3 teaspoons of parsley, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cupof  rice 2-3 pinchesof  salt 5 cups of water or stock Directions In a large bowl […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με γιαούρτι, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh meh yee-ah-OOR-tee There are many different ways to make chicken with yogurt, some involving yogurt marinades and others adding the sauce after cooking. This easy recipe calls for a lemon juice marinade that allows the lemon flavor to come through, even after the yogurt sauce is added for […]

There is almost nothing you can put in pasta sauce that doesn’t go with eggs. If you serve pasta and sauce separately, mix them for the recipe. This works with baked pasta dishes as well. The quantities given are an indication, and for one serving. Increase or decrease the number of eggs per cup of […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια ογκρατέν, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah oh-grah-TEN Macaroni and cheese is a favorite with all families, and this oven casserole is the reason why Greeks love it. It’s made a bit differently than the familiar “mac n cheese” and it’s delicious! If you’ve been looking for a meatless version of the famous Greek Pastitsio, this […]

In Greek: γλώσσες πανέ, pronounced GLAW-ses pah-NEH Toasted breadcrumbs for the coating add a delightful crunch. Try adding parsley and/or garlic to the breadcrumbs for a taste of herbs, or use seasoned toasted breadcrumbs. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6-8 whole sole, cleaned and skinned sea salt freshly ground black pepper toasted breadcrumbs 2 eggs […]

In Greek: ψαροκεφτέδες, pronounced psah-roh-kef-TEH-thes A bit of modern Greek, this recipe calls for a batter made with beer. A combination of swordfish and desalinated salt cod, combined with onion and parsley make a fabulous dish. The batter calls for beer and self-rising flour. Serve as a meze, appetizer, or as a main dish. Note: […]

In Greek: γλώσσες φριτούρα, pronounced GHLAW-ses free-TOO-rah The key to this fabulous batter is the egg white meringue. Fold it into the batter just before using. Ingredients: 12 fillets of sole 3/4 cup of beer 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup plus 1 level tablespoon of all-purpose flour juice of 1 lemon sea salt freshly ground […]

Avgolemono is an egg-lemon mixture that turns a simple dish of boiled beef and vegetables into a special meal. Inexpensive stewing meat works very well in this recipe, making it an economical choice for a family dinner. After the meat and vegetables are boiled, rice is added to the broth, then a mixture of eggs and lemon […]

The word soutzoukaki (soo-tzoo-KAH-kyah) comes from the Turkish “soutzouk” or sausage. These meatballs are shaped like little kebabs. The are lightly fried and then bathed in a wine-sweetened tomato sauce. They hail from Smyrni or modern day Izmir, and the spices are more Turkish than Greek, however they have been adopted by most Greeks as a traditional favorite. […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of mixed Pork-Beef minced meat 1 cup of white dry wine 3 hard boiled eggs 2 fresh eggs (beaten) Flour 1 lamb suet (optional) 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of butter 2 tbsp of finely chopped onions 2 tbsp of finely chopped parsley 1 tsp of dry mint Salt and Pepper […]