Avga Tyligmena me Kima In Greek: αυγά τυλιγμένα με κιμά, say: ahv-GHAH tee-leeg-MEH-nah me kee-MAH This recipe has two steps: first, make and fry the mini meatloaves, then cook in tomato sauce. The end result is a delightful small main dish portion or large appetizer. These mini loaves go well with potatoes – fried, mashed, […]

In Greek: πατατοσαλάτα με αυγά, pronounced pah-tah-toh-sah-LAH-tah meh ahv-GHAH The oil and vinegar dressing for this fabulous potato salad adds just the right touch… and you’ll never miss mayonnaise! Potatoes, boiled eggs, cucumber, onions, and a healthy helping of parsley create a delicious salad – a favorite in summer, but wonderful every time of year. Ingredients: […]

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 […]

It may sound like a no-brainer but boiling water to make various dishes isn’t always as simple as it may seem. Here are tips to make sure that boiling water is perfect for that Greek recipe you’re planning to cook. The two basic “boils” Although water boils at 212°F and only then is it a […]

In Greek: πατάτα με αυγό και γιαούρτι, say: pah-TAH-tah meh av-GHOH keh yee-ah-OOR-tee Mashing up your potato salad for babies may work for some, but for most, there are ingredients and perhaps spices that might bother young eaters, so this recipe is a great solution! Potato salad is always a family favorite and this recipe […]

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 […]

Boiled/Stewed Veggie Sides Stewed Green Beans and Zucchini Lahano Katsarolas: Stewed Cabbage with Mint Hortarika sto Fourno: Oven-Stewed Mixed Vegetables Horta me Kolokythakia: Greens with Baby Zucchini Arakas me Anitho: Dilled Peas with Peppers Arakas me Aginares: Dilled Peas with Artichoke Hearts Creamed Mixed Greens with Smoked Bacon & Yogurt Broccoli with Latholemono (Oil and […]

Without a lot of fuss, and using ingredients that are easy to find, here’s how to put together a party platter that’s authenticallly Greek. It can be multiplied to serve a crowd, served along with other appetizers and mezethes, or served as is for 2 to 4 people. 1 tomato cut into wedges 8-10 small […]