Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Easter Eggs/Paskalina Avga

Ingredients: 1 package of red dye 1/2 c. white vinegar 18 room-temperature eggs olive oil for glazing Method: 1. Dilute the dye powder in vinegar. In  a large pot, combine dye mixture and warm water to cover eggs. 2. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add eggs. […]

Apple Baklava

Sauteing the apples first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. 6 Golden Delicious apples 6 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Nut Mixture 2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 24 sheets phyllo dough […]

Greek Feta salad

For main course the Greek Feta salad nicoise is a possibility to live healthy. The punch of pungent saltiness is the reason the Greek add feta to soups, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, omelets and pasta sauces, but if you buy a piece of feta that seems too salty, rinse it well under cold running water before using it. […]

Trachanas (Dried Bulgur in Yogurt)

Trachanas is known as the National soup of Cyprus, quite nutritious, loved not only by Cypriots but tourist as well. You can find Trachana in Greece and the Island as well, made a little deferent from the Cyprus Trachana. In this recipe we will explain how to make Cypriot Trachana at home, have it in […]

Kolokythopita: Greek Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Dough

In Greek: κολοκυθόπιτα, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THOH-pee-tah This can also be made with other orange squash. This is a variation of a recipe from Ileia, a province on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 16-18 large sheets of phyllo dough 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of fresh pumpkin or […]