Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Tyrokavteri: Spicy cheese spread

Ingredients 1 lb of feta cheese, crumbled 8 oz of cream cheese 1 cup of lemon juice 1/2 of olive oil 1/4 teaspoon of pepper (gound white pepper) 4 red peppers, diced and roasted 2 teaspoons of tabasco sauce 1 cup of whiping cream (Half and half) Directions Soften cream cheese in large bowl with […]

Cyprus pitta recipe

Thispitta is used for the souvlakia, sieftalia or to make perfect sandwiches. Ingredients: 4 cups durum flour for bread (if you use plain flour for all uses) 1 teaspoon yeast 1 1 / 2 cups lukewarm water 3 / 4 teaspoon salt sweet 2 tablespoons olive oil Method: Mix all the ingredients (except water). When […]

Kotopoulo Stifatho (Stifado): Chicken and Onion Stew

In Greek: κοτόπουλο στιφάδο, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh stee-FAH-thoh Stifatho dishes are generally known for including boiler and/or pearl onions, wine, and a tomato sauce, and this recipe is no exception. The wonderful combination of spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves) makes this a vibrant stew. The optional addition of cheese adds even more depth. Chicken stifatho is commonly served with […]

Chicken Stew with Cinnamon – Chicken Kapama

This wonderful cinnamon-spiced chicken stew calledKapama (kah-pah-MAH) needs to simmer for at least an hour for the flavors to really develop. Serve it over pasta or orzo with a generous sprinkle of grated cheese and prepare to receive the compliments! As an added bonus, it will also fill your home with the most delightful cooking aromas. […]