Σαλιγκαρια με Πλιγουρι Ingredients for 4 portions: 25-30 snails 2 onions 1 big ripped tomato grated 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of crushed wheat 3 cups of water 2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp red pepper Method: Place the snails in a big baking pan and “feed” them for 2 days with flour […]

Ingredients: 1.5 kilo of large courgettes (zucchinis) 1 kilo of potatoes 1/2 a kilo of sour mizithra (soft white cheese) 8 tbsp traditional anthogalo (cream) 1 bunch of mint chopped 1 wineglass of olive oil 3-4 ripped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Oregano All-purpose flour Method: Wash and cut zucchini (courgettes), into thin rounds […]

Ingredients: 1 kg courgettes/zucchini 150g of all-purpose flour 250g of plain yogurt 1 tbsp of baking powder 2 large onions 6 large eggs 100 ml of olive oil 1 tsp of dried oregano 1/2 a tsp of salt 200 g feta cheese crumbled 1/2 a bunch of fresh parsley chopped Salt and black pepper to […]

Ingredients for the dough: 1 kg flour for all uses 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp of salt 1/2 a cup of tsikoudia (Opional) or 1/4 cup of brandy (Optional) Ingredients for the filling: 2 kg spinach or other greens 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound ricotta cheese (known as fresh myzithra) 1/4 cup of olive oil or (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 large egg, beaten 2 tsp salt 2/3 cup water (more if needed) Method: Place the flour in a medium size bowl, add 1 tbsp of salt, the […]

Ingredients for the dough: 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of strained plain yogurt 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of brandy 2 eggs, beaten Ingredients for the filling: 1 2/3lb of soft myzithra cheese or ricotta 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour 2 […]

It’s Quick & Easy Self-rising flour has been widely available in the Greek market for many years, and some recipes may call for it. If you don’t have any on hand, or just prefer not to buy it, you can make your own. It’s very easy. To make one cup of self-rising flour: 1 cup […]

Many Greek recipes call for blanched almonds, raw almonds with the skin removed. Blanching almonds isn’t difficult and doesn’t take very long. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: About 20 minutes start to finish for 1/2 pound of almonds Here’s How: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and remove from heat. Add raw shelled almonds and let […]

In Greek: αμυγδαλωτά, pronounced ah-meegh-thah-loh-TAH These are favorite cookies all over Greece. The recipe calls for blanched almonds, sugar, egg whites, lemon juice, bread crumbs, and self-rising flour. The key to working with the dough (which is very granular) is to coat hands with seed oil (sunflower or other) while forming the cookies so the dough doesn’t […]

Kokkinisto me ryzi INGREDIENTS 6 portions of beef 1 medium dry onion 2 large tomatoes (mashed) 1/2 cup wine, red wine 1/2 glass, water olive oil some cloves (powder), some cinnamon (powder) Salt and pepper METHOD In a saucepan add some olive oil to heat and sauté onion until golden brown. Add the portions of […]