Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Lamb’s intestines: Kokoretsi

Servings: 7 Ingredients 1-2 handful of kefalotiri cheese (grated goat cheese) 2.20 lbs of lamb entrails 2 lamb intestines 1 lemon, squeezed 2-3 of olive oil 1-2 pinches of oregano 1-2 pinches of pepper 2-3 pinches of salt Directions Turn the intestines inside out and wash thoroughly. Cut the entrails into small pieces and wash them […]

Lamb or Calf Liver:Tziyerosarmas

Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 beef liver, lamb or calf 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons of dill, chopped  5 eggs 3/4 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of mint, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cup of raw rice 2-3 pinches of salt 1-2 sausage casings 1 scallion, chopped Directions Stuffing: Skin the liver. With […]

Island Soup – Soupa nisiotiki

Summary Island Soup. A hearty seafood ensemble. Servings: 10 Ingredients 2 bay leaves 1 medium carrot, grated 1/2 cup of selery (stalks), diced fine 2 dozen of clams, with liquid 1 lb of crabmeat 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 lbs of haddock’s fillet, cut in 2″ pieces 1/2 cup of light olive oil 1 large, […]

Tart cabbage salad

Lahano salata Ingredients 1 white cabbage 2-3 carrots a little olive oil 1 pinch of pepper 1 pinch of salt a little, white vinegar Directions Cut the cabbage in half and discard the outer tough leaves and the inner core. Cut each half into quarters and wash under cold water. Place each quarter on its […]

Marinated octopus salad

Summary A “Meze” to accompany Ouzo! Servings: 6 Ingredients 1-2 of pinches dill 1 medium octopus 1/3 cup of olive oil (at your own discretion) 1 large, red onion 2-3 pinches of oregano 1-2 pinches of pepper 1 medium, green pepper 2-3 pinches of salt 2 medium tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions First, […]

Red Pepper Salad

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 […]

Portokalada (Orange Squash)

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 […]

Sage Tea (Faskomilo)

Ingredients: 2 tsp of loose Black Tea 8 dried Sage Leaves Sugar or honey for serving Method: Boil 6 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Remove the pan from heat, and add the tea and sage leaves. Cover the pan immediately. Allow the tea to steep for about 10 minutes, by wrapping a towel […]

Vyssinatha: Sour Cherry Cordial

In Greek: βυσσινάδα, pronounced vee-see-NAH-thah The word “cordial” in many places outside the U.S. means a non-alcoholic refreshing drink, andvyssinatha is certainly that. This is a real treat during hot weather. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of sour cherry syrup (see below) 5 ounces of ice water ice cubes Preparation: Add the syrup to the water and stir. […]

Ariani: A Refreshing Yogurt Beverage

In Greek: αριάνι, pronounced ah-ree-YAH-nee It sounds too simple to be a “recipe,” and may sound too strange to be tasty, but once you get used to this yogurt drink, it’s a refreshing non-alcoholic cooler. Some say it’s a great cure for hangovers. This drink is originally from Turkey, and in areas of Greece with […]