This is a classic Greek shrimp dish, marrying the flavors of sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, Feta cheese, and a hint of Ouzo to awaken the palate. You can make the sauce ahead and simply add and cook the shrimp when you are ready to serve.I like to serve this on a bed of sauteed spinach with a simple […]

This recipe for Pork Roast with Roasted Peppers is one way to gather your gang around the table for a nice sit-down meal. Serve with orzo or rice pilaf or any pasta you prefer. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: For the sauce: 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained […]

In Greek: πιπεριές με τυρί, pronounced pee-peh-reeYES meh tee-REE This recipe is a specialty in the shadows of Mount Olympos, where it is served as a meze with a locally made spirit. Serve it as an appetizer, meze, or side dish. The recipe calls for bull’s horn (or Anaheim or Cubanelle) peppers (long and tapered, light green […]

An appetizer or side dish in two minutes Whatever else is on your table as an appetizer or main meal, add a slice of feta cheese. Feta is the ultimate “table cheese,” meaning it can go on the table before you even start thinking about a meal, and stay there to accompany each course, even […]

These zucchini fritters called kolokithokeftethes (koh-loh-kee-thoh-kef-TEH- thes) are a tasty addition to any meze table. Try them as a vegetarian alternative to meatballs or top them with a fresh tzatziki sauce and you just may decide to make them the main meal. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Approximately 25-30 fritters Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs.(1 kilo) zucchini […]

In Greek: πατάτες με κολοκυθάκια, pronounced pah-TAH-tes meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah Depending on your preference, this simple recipe is great as a meatless one-pot main dish, or as a side dish. The thinner the slices, the prettier it looks. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium-small potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 medium […]

Ingredients: One 3 – to 31/2-poand chicken, cat into serving pieces Salt to taste 1/4 cap red wine vinegar 11/2caps extra-virgin olive oil 6 large red onions finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 pound Greek feta cheese, crumbled Makes 6 servings Method: 1. Trim the chicken of excess fat. Place in a […]

For main course the Greek Feta salad nicoise is a possibility to live healthy. The punch of pungent saltiness is the reason the Greek add feta to soups, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, omelets and pasta sauces, but if you buy a piece of feta that seems too salty, rinse it well under cold running water before using it. […]

In Greek: πίτα με φέτα, pronounced PEE-tah meh FEH-tah More like a quiche than a cheese pie, this is an easy dish to prepare using an electric mixer. It’s a great snack to enjoy with coffee, and for those who eat breakfast (unlike most Greeks), try this to start your day. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes […]