An appetizer or side dish in two minutes Whatever else is on your table as an appetizer or main meal, add a slice of feta cheese. Feta is the ultimate “table cheese,” meaning it can go on the table before you even start thinking about a meal, and stay there to accompany each course, even […]

In Greek: ντοματοκεφτέδες, pronounced doh-mah-to-kef-TEH-thes Tomato fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish, and a speciality of Santorini, a Greek island known for its tomatoes. The combination of herbs can be adjusted to include dill, parsley, basil, mint, or oregano, depending on taste preference. The recipe calls for self-rising flour. Ingredients: 4 ripe medium tomatoes, […]

In Greek: πατατοκεφτέδες νηστίσιμες, pronounced pah-tah-to-kef-TEH-thess This is an easy option for a quick addition to a lenten meal (or a non-lenten meal) that brings together the tastes of potatoes and mint. These can be served as an appetizer, meze, or side dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes 1 bunch […]

In Greek: κροκέτες από κρέας, pronounced kroh-KEH-tes ah-PO KRAY-ahs Use meat leftovers from roasts or boiled dishes to make these croquettes. This is a typical Greek solution to leftovers: a cream sauce to bind the ingredients, and toasted breadcrumbs to coat before frying. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped cooked meat (roasted, broiled, grilled, […]

In Greek: ψαροκεφτέδες, pronounced psah-roh-kef-TEH-thes A bit of modern Greek, this recipe calls for a batter made with beer. A combination of swordfish and desalinated salt cod, combined with onion and parsley make a fabulous dish. The batter calls for beer and self-rising flour. Serve as a meze, appetizer, or as a main dish. Note: […]

These zucchini fritters called kolokithokeftethes (koh-loh-kee-thoh-kef-TEH- thes) are a tasty addition to any meze table. Try them as a vegetarian alternative to meatballs or top them with a fresh tzatziki sauce and you just may decide to make them the main meal. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Approximately 25-30 fritters Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs.(1 kilo) zucchini […]

In Greek: πιπεριές τηγανητές, say: pee-peh-ree-YES tee-ghah-nee-TES Easy, quick, and delicious as an appetizer, meze, or side dish, these fried peppers are often eaten at room temperature and can be refrigerated for several days. Ingredients: 1 pound of sweet peppers (bull’s horn, Anaheim, Cubanelle) oil for frying red wine vinegar sea salt thinly sliced garlic […]

In Greek: μανιτάρια τηγανητά, pronounced mah-nee-TAH-reeyah tee-ghah-nee-TAH A simple and quick side dish or appetizer, a popular mushroom for this dish in Greece is the oyster mushroom. Keep it Greek and serve with a squeeze of lemon. Ingredients: 1 pound of oyster or porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup of flour 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt olive oil […]

In Greek: κουνουπίδι τηγανητό;, pronounced koo-noo-PEE-thee tee-ghah-nee-TOH Use fresh or frozen cauliflower florets for this delicious side dish that goes wonderfully with fish dishes, or as an appetizer. The batter is very light, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh or frozen cauliflower florets 1 cup […]

In Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH The key to great crispy zucchini is to slice thinly and fry at high heat so the zucchini has time to cook but not absorb a lot of oil. Use a cheese slicer, mandoline, or long-bladed knife to get uniformly thin slices. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes […]