Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Loukoumades (loo-koo-MAH-thes) (1)

Loukoumades, a Greek pastry, is their version of a doughnut. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast 1 cup lukewarm water (for yeast) 5-12/ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt warm water 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1 cup water cinnamon oil for frying Preparation: Dissolve yeast in water and let set […]

Pita me Feta: Feta Cheese Pie

In Greek: πίτα με φέτα, pronounced PEE-tah meh FEH-tah More like a quiche than a cheese pie, this is an easy dish to prepare using an electric mixer. It’s a great snack to enjoy with coffee, and for those who eat breakfast (unlike most Greeks), try this to start your day. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes […]

Honey Pie – Melopita

Part custard, part cheesecake, a Honey Pie orMelopita (meh-LOH-peeta) is so versatile that you will find yourself trying it many ways. You can make this like a pie with a bottom and/or top crust. You can try it as a tart as I make it. Or you can make it without a crust entirely as it […]