Kokkinisto me ryzi INGREDIENTS 6 portions of beef 1 medium dry onion 2 large tomatoes (mashed) 1/2 cup wine, red wine 1/2 glass, water olive oil some cloves (powder), some cinnamon (powder) Salt and pepper METHOD In a saucepan add some olive oil to heat and sauté onion until golden brown. Add the portions of […]

Method: To ten cups of steamed Rice,add about 2 cups of a mixture of sliced almonds, raisins, chopped dates, and apricots.

Ingredients 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, in room temperature 2 teaspoons of dill, chopped 2 lbs of lamb’s ground 2 teaspoons of olive oil 1 small, white onion, chopped 3 teaspoons of parsley, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cupof  rice 2-3 pinchesof  salt 5 cups of water or stock Directions In a large bowl […]

ANGINARES YEMISTES ME RIZI, RIGANI KAI MARATHO Ingredients: 8 to 10 large artichokes, cleaned 2 large lemons, halved 1 bowl of acidulated water 2⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2⁄3 cup long-grain or basmati rice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup water 1⁄4 […]

Ingredients: You can either use potatoes or rice in this recipe but traditionally Tavva is made with potatoes. 1 or 2 kilos of Lamb, any piece is OK but traditionally it was made with the fattier parts of meat. You can use shoulder, lamb chops or any piece you have at hand. Personally I prefer […]

Serves 4 This is a delicious, light dessert enjoyed in the warmer weathers or after a rich meal of meat dishes or fried fish. Ingredients: 1 litre milk 250 grams sugar 100 grams rice 1 tablespoon of rice flour 3 – 4 teaspoons of vanilla sugar Preparation: First, wash the rice in cold water. Then […]

In Greek: μυδοπίλαφο με ντομάτα, say: mee-thoh-PEE-lah-foh meh doh-MAH-tah Mussels (mythia, say: MEETH-yah) are best known as a specialty of Northern Greece, although they can be found elsewhere in Greece. Serve this as a meze with beer, wine, or ouzo – or appetizer, or side dish. When cleaning fresh mussels, remember to scrub well with a stiff […]

In Greek: πρασόρυζο, pronounced prah-SOH-ree-zoh This is a delicious and traditional Greek dish. It can be eaten as a side dish or main dish. Rice, leeks, and dill are topped with a squeeze of lemon juice to let you know it’s authentically Greek. If you love leeks, the quantity can be increased to 2 pounds. […]

In Greek: ρύζι με φιδέ, pronounced REE-zee meh fee-THEH This is a fabulous alternative to a plain rice dish. The angel hair pasta is sautéed until brown then cooked with the rice. An easy dish to make and delightful on the table. Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of long grain rice 5 […]

In Greek: ρύζι με ξηρούς καρπούς, pronounced REE-zee meh ksee-ROOS kar-POOS This recipe for rice with almonds and chestnuts is easy to make, and a seasonal favorite in autumn and winter. For best results, use converted (parboiled) long grain rice with this recipe. Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of margarine or butter 4-5 […]