Yet another variation of Greek salad! Ingredients: 8 oz of feta cheese, crumbled 1 large cucumber, peeled  on, cut into 1/2″ cubes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons of fresh mauntano or mint, minced 1/2 of mint, lightly packed, fresh leaves 3/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of black olives (“Kalamata” olives) 2 […]

Ingredients: 44 orange 24 mandarins 16 lemons 1800 gr of sugar 1800 gr of water 3 cognac glasses of lemon juice Method: Squish the oranges, the mandarins and the lemons and pass the juices through a cheese cloth or a dense strainer. With them you should fill nine water glasses of juice. If they do […]

In Greek: λιμοντσέλο, pronounced lee-mont-SEH-loh Wherever lemons are plentiful, this liqueur is a delightful treat. This recipe produces best results when the lemons are slightly underripe (a little green). Ingredients: 10 lemons 1 quart + 1/4 cup grain alcohol 5 cups of sugar 1 quart + 1/4 cup of water .07 ounce (about 2 3/4 […]

Greek coffee is a strong brew, served with foam on top and the grounds in the bottom of the cup. Although it can be made in a different pot, the traditional small pot (shown in photo) is best because it allows the proper amount of foam, which adds to the unique taste. What You Need […]

In Greek: φραπέ, pronounced frah-PEH A favorite summer drink, frappé is a cool refresher on a hot day for coffee lovers. It’s easy to make using instant coffee (decaf or full octane), and while it can be whipped, the traditional version is shaken … never stirred. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 5 minutes Here’s How: In a shaker […]

Greek name and pronunciation: λουΐζα, pronounced loo-WEE-zah Therapeutic uses: Louisa is believed to have a stimulative effect on the digestive tract; thus, the belief that it aids in slimming. It is also used to aid in digestion, and is believed to have a calming effect on the nerves. At the market: Louisa is sold under […]

In Greek: τσαϊ του βουνού (pronounced TSAH-ee too voo-NOO) Greek Mountain Tea is made using the dried leaves and flowers of Sideritis plants (ironwort). The tea is aptly named: the plant used to make it is found on rocky slopes at elevations over 3,200 feet (1000 meters). These plants are hardy flowering perennials that have […]

There is an old Greek saying that “ouzo makes the spirit” and this is especially true in Greece. The Greek spirit or kefi (KEH-fee) is found in hearty food, soulful music, and the love of lively conversation. A glass of chilled ouzo is the perfect companion to all of these things. Most people would agree that ouzo […]

Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes and was made famous by the legendary Greek chef, Nicholas Tselementes. This eggplant version is the traditional […]

Kattimeri is a cyprus dessers for all times comes from an old traditional recipe Ingredients: Yeast: 2 1 / 2 pounds flour village 1 cup corn oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1 / 2 teaspoon salt sugar olive oil cinnamon Method: 1. Mix the flour, sugar and salt.Add the corn and rubbing with the fingers […]