OMELETA ME SPARANGI (Peloponnesos) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt to taste 6 to 8 asparagus spears, woody bottoms trimmed 6 large eggs 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Freshly ground white pepper to taste Makes 4 to 6 servings Method: 1. Heat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet for about a minute over high […]

Greek Cuts of Beef Diagram and Translations Veal with Vegetables for Babies Sofritto: Veal in White Wine Sauce Moshari Kokkinisto: Reddened Beef Stew Brizoles Mosharisies sta Karvouna: Grilled Ribeye Steaks Moshari Avgolemono: Boiled Beef with Egg-Lemon Soup Moshari Kokkinisto me Araka: Beef Stew with Peas Biftekia – Greek Burger Recipe Stifatho: Beef and Onion Stew […]

Ingredients: 1/4 lb sweet butter and 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup sugar 6 eggs separated 1 1/2 cups flour  (all purpose flour or cake flour) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 6 to 8 ounces of coconut For the syrup:   3 cups sugar 4 1/2 cups water some lemon juice […]

In Greek: αρνί με αγκινάρες, pronounced ar-NEE meh ahg-kee-NAH-res A Greek classic, this one-pot meal can also be made with kid. Be sure to include bones since they are a traditional part of this dish. The tangy egg-lemon sauce is the crowning touch, and is added just before serving. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes […]

This is a favorite winter dish and one that combines the succulent flavors of braised pork, celery, and the beloved Avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. It’s a great one-dish meal that screams for crusty bread to dip in the flavorful sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive […]

Preparation and cooking time: Soaking overnight + 55 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 175 g (6 oz) haricot or cannellini beans, picked clean For the dressing: 5 tablespoons olive oil ½ a lemon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and black pepper For garnish:  Black olives Hard-boiled eggs, peeled, and quartered lengthways Preparation: Soak the beans […]

Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 900 gr macaroni 100 gr butter 200 gr onion -finely chopped 650 gr minced beef 900 gr riped tomatoes -peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste ½ tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon sugar Pinch of nutmeg (optional) Seasoning 100 gr halloumi cheese For the sauce: 50 gr butter 50 gr flour 600 […]

Serves 4 Ingredients 650 gr minced beef 8 large tomatoes -cut around stems and open the seeds and wash them well 2 medium onions -finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 750 gr ripe tomatoes -skinned and chopped or tinned tomatoes with their juice 2 eggs 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1/8 litre dry […]

In Greek: σουφλέ κουνουπιδιού, pronounce soo-FLAY koo-noo-peeth-YOU This recipes calls for cauliflower, milk, cheeses, eggs, and spices. A fabulous way to serve cauliflower (it can also be made with broccoli), and a pretty dish as well. Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of cauliflower 4 cups of whole milk 1 teaspoons of salt […]

In Greek: κροκέτες σπανάκι, pronounced kroh-KEH-tes spah-NAH-kee The type of cheese in the recipe is purposely vague. Try it with feta, or with a sharp cheese like kefalotyri or parmesan, or a mild cheese like anthotyro or farmer’s cheese. Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of fresh or frozen spinach 1 […]