Ingredients: 1 lb of unpeeled large shrimp 1 Head of romaine lettuce 2 tomatoes sliced 1 cucumber sliced 1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata black olives 5-6 pickled Pepperoncini (Tuscan Peppers) 3-5 oz of crumbled Feta cheese 1 cup of Greek dressing Pita bread Method: Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until […]

Ingredients: 1 cup of rice 2 cups of hot water or broth (in place of broth mix) 1 tbsp of chicken broth mix (in place of broth) 1 medium size onion very finely chopped 1 red pepper very finely chopped 1 celery stick very finely chopped 2-3 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of mussels 1 onion finely chopped 1-2 clove of garlic minced 1 shot of ouzo 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 pepper cut in small pieces 1 1/2 cup rice 3 cups water 6 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons cut in quarters for garnishment The recipe […]

Ingredients for 2 big Lachmatzoun: For the dough: 350gr of hard white flour 1 tsp of dry yeast 150 ml of warm water 1/2 tsp of sugar Few drops olive oil 1/2 tsp of salt For the filling: 225gr lamb mincemeat 1 big onion finely chopped 4 cloves garlic crushed with salt 1 tomato peeled […]

Ingredients: 11/2 pound of fresh mussels 1/2 a cup of white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 3 ripped tomatoes grated or 1 tbsp of tomato paste 1-2 hot peppers sliced 1 onion sliced 2 tbsp of dry oregano 2 cloves garlic sliced 1/4 cup of crumble feta cheese 1/2 a bunch of parsley finely chopped […]

Ingredients: 250g halloumi cheese 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp dried chilli flakes or 2 fresh red chilli peppers finely chopped Half a lemon Fresh mint leaves for garnishment Cherry tomatoes for garnishment Notes: The only Cheese in the World you can Fry, Grill or Cook. National Cheese of Cyprus. Method: Mix chilli […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Anithos, άνιθος, pronounced AH-nee-thohs (soft th sound, rhymes with “dose”) At the market: Dill is sold as fresh cuttings (sprigs) bundled into convenient amounts, in sprinkle-pour bottles of dill weed (dried leaves), and in sprinkle-pour bottles of dill seeds. Physical characteristics: The dill plant grows to a height of 8-30 inches. […]

Another difference that distinguishes the ancient Greek diet from that of Northern Europeans was the consumption of vegetables and fruit in vast quantities. In fact, certain ancient Greeks, such as Plato, Callimachus and the Pythagoreans, strongly advocated vegetarianism. Certainly, the fruit and vegetables consumed by the ancient Greeks were not the same as those avialable […]

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 […]

Salata apo piperies Summary Red Pepper Salad Servings: 6 Ingredients 2-4 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 oz of olive oil 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 2.20 lbs of red peppers 2-3 pinches of salt 1-2 tablespoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions Wash the peppers and bake at 220C (425F) until the […]