Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Greek Recipes for Coffee Cake-Style Cakes

Greek cakes come in many varieties. Some are soaked in light scented syrups, and some are more along the lines of what you might call a “coffee cake.” These include spice and nut cakes, cheesecakes, and cake that resembles pound cake. Apple Coffee Cake – Milopita This delicious coffee cake is easy to make and, […]

Start with Fresh Grape Leaves

If you have access to grapevines – in a vineyard, on a grape arbor, or growing wild – you have a treasure trove of taste at hand! Grape leaves have been used in Greek cooking since ancient times, and abelofylla yemista (dolmades, stuffed grape leaves) are classics in Greek homes and restaurants around the world. Grape leaves can be used […]

Garithes Vrastes: Boiled Shrimp with Oil and Lemon Sauce

In Greek: γαρίδες βραστές, pronounced ghah-REE-thess vrah-STESS Shrimp are a Greek favorite at any time, and an appropriate lenten dish as well. The latholemono sauce (whipped oil and lemon juice) is a classic Greek seafood topping. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of shrimp juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup of extra […]