In Greek: μπρόκολο με λαδολέμονο, pronounced BROH-koh-loh meh lah-thoh- LEH-moh-no There’s no secret to this recipe, but the addition of the oil and lemon sauce gives it a distinctively Greek touch. It’s easy to make and gets green vegetables on the table in a new way. Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of broccoli, […]

Boiled greens or Horta vrasta (HOR-tah vrah-STAH) are a staple in any Greek household. These are easy to prepare and when dressed with a bit of olive oil and lemon, you will really enjoy the clean, pure taste. Like spinach, boiled greens wilt and reduce when cooked to a fraction of their original quantity. For four ample servings, […]

ANGINARES KAI RIZI AVGOLEMONO Ingredients: 1 bowl of acidulated water 2 lemons, halved 6 medium artichokes, cleaned 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 11⁄2 cups snipped fresh dill or wild fennel leaves 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes (canned are fine) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 cups water 1⁄2 to 1 […]

FASOLATHA ME BARBOUNIA KAI KAFKALITHRES Ingredients: 1⁄2 pound dried cranberry or borlotti beans,picked over and rinsed 2⁄3 to 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, to taste 2 medium red onions, finely chopped 2 cups fresh chervil, coarsely chopped 4 plum or other small tomatoes, peeled, seeded,and coarsely chopped (canned are fine) Salt and freshly ground black […]

TOMATOSOUPA ME HILOPITES Y ME TRAHANA Ingredients: 2⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 pounds tomatoes, grated Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 to 8 cups water or chicken broth, as needed 1⁄2 pound small Greek egg noodles, or sweet trahana 1 cup crumbled Greek feta cheese Makes 6 to 8 servings Method: […]

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OCTOPUS YIOULBASI Ingredients: 1 medium octopus (about 21⁄2 pounds) 1⁄4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly ground black pepper to taste Makes 4 to 8 meze servings Method: 1. Wash the octopus and pat dry. Rub the octopus with a little olive oil and hang on […]

PALAMITHA YIOULBASI Ingredients: 11⁄2 to 2 pounds bonito or other small tuna,boned 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 to 5 garlic cloves, to taste, minced 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1⁄2 pound kefalotyri cheese or any hard yellow cheese, diced 2 large tomatoes, each cut into 8 […]

SAVORO ASPRO Ingredients: 1 pound mixed small fish (whiting, bogue, anchovy, red mullet, etc.) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste All-purpose flour for dredging and thickening Olive oil for frying, plus 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil for sauce 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 cup water 1 fresh rosemary twig 2 bay leaves […]

PSARI SAVORO Ingredients: 11⁄2 pounds small fish (red mullet, whiting, small mackerel, anchovy, or bogue) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste All-purpose flour for dredging and thickening Olive oil for frying, plus 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil for sauce 2 large red onions, chopped 2 to 3 garlic cloves, to taste, minced 4 large tomatoes, […]