Stuffed Little Meatballs POLPETES APO TIN KERKYRA Makes about 24 meatballs What the rest of Greece knows as keftedes or by the diminutive, keftedakia, Seven Islanders call polpetes, delicate little meatballs. In the Ionian area these days they are apt to be the mint-doused rendition common throughout all of Greece. This particular recipe, borrowed from Ninetta Laskari’s excellent book on Corfu, […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια γεμιστά, pronounced beef-TEK-yah yeh-mee-STAH Bifteki is the Greek word for “burger.” More complex than a plain burger but not quite a mini-meatloaf, this recipe for feta stuffed burgers calls for grilling but they can be broiled or cooked on the stovetop as well. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes Stuffed cabbage with ground beef and rice are covered with a traditional egg and lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Conventional Greek wisdom is that the best cabbage can be found after the first frost, so all versions of stuffed cabbage are winter favorites. In Northern Greece, stuffed cabbage called yiaprakia(γιαπράκια, say: yah-PRAHK-yah), are […]

SAMOUSATHES Makes about 30 pieces Ingredients: For the pastry: 3⁄4 cup strained fresh orange juice 4 large eggs 31⁄2 to 41⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, as needed For the filling: 3⁄4 cup sesame seeds 3 cups finely ground walnuts or almonds (not blanched) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves For the syrup: 2 cups […]

Serves 4 Ingredients 650 gr minced beef 8 large tomatoes -cut around stems and open the seeds and wash them well 2 medium onions -finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 750 gr ripe tomatoes -skinned and chopped or tinned tomatoes with their juice 2 eggs 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1/8 litre dry […]

A fabulous presentation dish that’s easy to make, and perfect for the holidays or other special occasion, this Grape Leaf Wreath salad looks as good as it tastes. The filling is a classic combination of rice and lentils with a vinaigrette dressing and feta cheese, and the grape leaves can be used straight from the […]

DOLMATHES ME BAKALIARO KAI TOMATENIO AVGOLEMONO Ingredients: 1 piece salt cod fillet, about 21⁄2 pounds One 22-ounce jar vine leaves in brine 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups finely chopped white and tender green parts of scallions 1⁄2 cup long-grain rice, preferably basmati 3 large firm, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped or grated Salt and […]

It may sound strange if you live in a country where eggs are plentiful and omelets and scrambles are heavy on the eggs and light on any additions; but, in Greece, a country where vegetables, cheeses, and fruit have historically been the primary recipe ingredients, traditional omelets and scrambles are not focused on the egg. Meeting fabulous […]

These tender and delicious stuffed grape leaf rolls known as dolmathes (dol- MAH-thes) are stuffed with a hearty meat and rice filling and are commonly served as a main entree. The smaller, rice and pine nut filled dolmathakia (dol-mah-THAH-kya) are usually served as an appetizer or meze. Yield: About 40 Rolls Ingredients: 50 fresh grape leaves or 1 jar (16 […]

GALOPOULA AVGOLEMONO Sometime after the sixteenth century, turkey arrived in Corfu from the West. There is some disagreement as to who first brought it. If its name is any indication, then the turkey came with the French, since its name in Greek, galopoula, translates literally as “French bird.” Regardless of its provenance, today it is still the Christmas meal in Corfu. […]