Greek Recipes

Free Recipe Gyro 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: Cooking Ingredients for Gyro 2 Recipe 1 lb Ground porkAbout 6 cloves of crushed1 lb Ground lamb, there s no-garlic-special lamb, try lambSqueeze out the juice from 1-shoulder-lemon1 ts Salt1 ts OreganoSome freshly ground black 2tb Ouzo-pepper Gyro 2 Preparation Mix and mold the meat […]

Free Recipe Tappenade Mushrooms Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: chill Cooking Ingredients for Tappenade Mushrooms Recipe 1/2 lb Greek olives1 tb Capers1 tb Anchovy paste1 tb Light tuna in water1 ts Dijon mustard2 tb Olive oil1 ts Fresh lemon juice1 tb Flat-leaf parsley1/2 ts Fresh thyme1/4 ts Kosher salt1/4 ts White pepper50 Button mushrooms2 […]

Free Recipe Kythonopasto (Quince Paste) 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: boil Cooking Ingredients for Kythonopasto (Quince Paste) 2 Recipe Karen MintziasWaterPulp from Kythoni PeltesBay leavesGranulated sugarCaster sugar Kythonopasto (Quince Paste) 2 Preparation Cooking time: 45-50 minutes. Puree quince pulp by pressing through a sieve or process in food processor. Measure puree into a […]

Free Recipe Gyros (Doners, Yeros) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: broil Cooking Ingredients for Gyros (Doners, Yeros) Recipe 2 lb Lean lamb, groundSalt & freshly ground pepper2 Bread slices;toasted,crushed3 Slices bacon (?!!)1 ts Allspice; pounded (?)6 Pita bread pockets1 ts Coriander; crushed2 Tomatoes; sliced thin1 Garlic clove; crushedVinegar & oil to taste1 Onion; grated1 […]

Free Recipe Mageritsa (Easter Lamb Soup) 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: boil Cooking Ingredients for Mageritsa (Easter Lamb Soup) 2 Recipe Karen Mintzias 2/3c Chopped fresh parsleyIntestines, heart, lungs, 1/2c Chopped fresh dill& liver of 1 lamb. 1/4c Chopped celery leaves1 lamb s feet and tripe, opt 6tb Raw long-grain white rice1 Lamb […]

Free Recipe Baklava Ala Bev Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Baklava Ala Bev Recipe 4 c Walnuts; finely chopped1/2 c Sugar1 ts Ground Cinnamon1 lb Phyllo Dough; *see note1 c Butter; melted (2 sticks)1 12-Oz Jar Honey Baklava Ala Bev Preparation Recipe by: Beverly R. Salinger *Note: Phyllo dough can […]

Free Recipe Yuvetsi Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Yuvetsi Recipe LambSee instructions Yuvetsi Preparation Use lamb shoulder or leg, about 4 lbs in managable pieces and brown all over. Add a minced onion and brown that too. Now add salt and pepper to taste, a 3 stick of cinnamon and […]

Free Recipe Olive Muffins Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Olive Muffins Recipe 2 c Chopped pitted black-olives; (1-1/4 pounds)4 c All-purpose flour1 c Grated onion1-1/2 c Olive oil; plus additional-oilTo brush muffin tins3 tb Chopped fresh mint; or 2-teaspoonsCrushed dried mint2 tb Sugar2 tb Double-acting baking powder Olive Muffins Preparation […]

Free Recipe Marides Marinates (Marinated Smelts) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: boil Cooking Ingredients for Marides Marinates (Marinated Smelts) Recipe Karen Mintzias2 lb Smelts; cleaned & drained1 Lemon (juice only)Flour for dredgingOil for frying (pref. olive)1/2 c Dry white wine1/4 c Wine vinegar2 tb Chopped fresh parsley1 tb Chopped fresh thyme; *OR*1 ts -Dried […]

Free Recipe Spinach and Lentil Soup 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: cook Cooking Ingredients for Spinach and Lentil Soup 2 Recipe 1 c Brown lentils1 lb Fresh spinach1 Onion, chopped1/4 c Olive oil1 ts Tomato paste1 Bay leaf4 c Water2 Garlic cloves, crushed1 ts Cumin1 ts Coriander1 ts Thyme1/4 c Chopped parsley3 tb […]

Free Recipe Pastitso Makaronia Me Feta 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Pastitso Makaronia Me Feta 2 Recipe Karen MintziasSalt1 lb Macaroni; cooked & drainedWhite pepper8 tb Butter or margarine; melted1 ts Nutmeg, grated3 Eggs; lightly beaten12 Sheets commercial filo1/2 c Grated cheese– cut to fit pan,1 1/2 c Feta […]

Free Recipe Htipiti Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: Cooking Ingredients for Htipiti Recipe Karen Mintzias1/2 lb Feta3 tb Oilve oil1 md Italian pepper– seeded & finely chopped1 Pickled green pepper– seeded and chopped2 ts OreganoPepper to taste1/2 Lemon; strained juice onlyBlack olive; for garnish Htipiti Preparation Htipiti (pronounced h-tee-pee-TEE and translated as that which […]

Free Recipe Mousaka (Mousakas Melitzanes) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Mousaka (Mousakas Melitzanes) Recipe 2-3/4 lb Eggplants1-3/4 lb Ground beef; lean1/2 c Kefalo cheese; grated OR-parmesan cheese, grated1/2 c White wine1 c Bread crumbs2 tb Onion; chopped1-3/4 lb Ripe tomatoes1 Portion regular bechamel-sauceOil for fryingSalt and pepper; to taste Mousaka […]

Free Recipe Whipped Feta (Kopanisti) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: Cooking Ingredients for Whipped Feta (Kopanisti) Recipe 1/2 lb Feta cheese; crumbledStrained juice of 1/2 lemon-or more, to taste3 tb Extra-virgin olive oil; (up-to 4 tab.)1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper;-or to taste Whipped Feta (Kopanisti) Preparation Place all ingredients in a food processor […]

Free Recipe Greek Eggplant Rounds 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: broil Cooking Ingredients for Greek Eggplant Rounds 2 Recipe 6 Thin eggplant slices (about-thick) slices-1/4 inch thick) 2oz Feta cheese, crumbled1 ts Olive oil, divided1/2 ts Oregano leaves1 tb Tahini (sesame paste)1/4 ts Pepper1 md Tomato, cut into 6 (1/4 inch Greek Eggplant […]

Free Recipe Souvlaki 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: broil Cooking Ingredients for Souvlaki 2 Recipe 1/4 c Salad oil4 ts Salt1/4 c Wine vinegar1/4 ts Pepper1/4 c Lemon juiceOregano to taste1 Clove Garlic, minced (This4 lb Boned leg of lamb, 1 to 1-is Greek?)-1/2 inch cubes Souvlaki 2 Preparation Serves: 6 Souvlaki may […]

Free Recipe Rose Water Syrup Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: boil Cooking Ingredients for Rose Water Syrup Recipe 1 c Water1/2 c Sugar1-1/2 tb Lemon juice1 ts Rose water or rum extract Rose Water Syrup Preparation Combine water and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir […]

Free Recipe Kefallinian Spicy Meat Pie 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Kefallinian Spicy Meat Pie 2 Recipe Karen Mintzias 1c Feta cheese, crumbled1 sm Leg of lamb1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley– boned, cut into 1 pieces, 2Sprigs fresh mint; chopped– bones reserved 1ts Dried oregano1 Lemon (juice only)1 Garlic […]

Free Recipe Arni Lemonato (Lemon Lamb) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: simmer Cooking Ingredients for Arni Lemonato (Lemon Lamb) Recipe Text Only Arni Lemonato (Lemon Lamb) Preparation Simple ethnic recipes, unchanged for generations, often have an authority that the latest food fashions cannot begin to match. The following Greek lemon lamb dish is a […]

Free Recipe Souvlaki (Grilled Skewered Lamb) Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: Cooking Ingredients for Souvlaki (Grilled Skewered Lamb) Recipe 1 Leg of lamb, bonedSalt and pepper1/2 c Olive oilOregano4 tb Lemon juice Souvlaki (Grilled Skewered Lamb) Preparation Cut lamb into cubes (I would suggest a less expensive cut of lamb than leg, but make […]

Free Recipe Papoutsakia with Meatballs Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Papoutsakia with Meatballs Recipe Karen Mintzias1/2 lb Ground beef2 ts Fresh oregano; chopped1 Garlic clove; finely mincedSalt to taste1/4 c Olive oil1 lg Onion; diced medium8 sm Zucchini; cut in 1/2 pieces5 Garlic cloves; finely diced1-1/2 tb Fresh oregano; chopped12 […]

Free Recipe Monastery Cookies 2 Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: bake Cooking Ingredients for Monastery Cookies 2 Recipe Karen Mintzias 2 1/4c Flour1/2 lb Butter1/2 c Confectioners sugar1/2 c Sugar or honey1 c Chopped nuts or sesame seeds1 Egg; separated1/2 c Tart preserves (optional) Monastery Cookies 2 Preparation Note: Walnuts, almonds or pistachios may […]

Free Recipe Loukoumades Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: stir Cooking Ingredients for Loukoumades Recipe 2 c YogurtGrated orange rind (1-orange) optional1 ts Baking powder3 tb Brandy OR1 tb Vanilla extract1/2 ts Salt3 c Flour, sifted Loukoumades Preparation Serves: 8 Combine yogurt, orange rind and salt. dissolve soda in brandy and add enough flour to […]

Free Recipe Filo Pastry Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: Cooking Ingredients for Filo Pastry Recipe 2-2/3 c Unbleached flour1 ts Salt1/2 c Warm water2 tb Olive oilCornstarch, for dusting-pastry board Filo Pastry Preparation Sift flour and salt into bowl. Gradually add water to make a stiff dough. Turn onto pastry board. Place the oil […]

Free Recipe Cuttlefish with Spinach Recipe Type: G Recipes Recipe Preparation: cook Cooking Ingredients for Cuttlefish with Spinach Recipe Karen Mintzias750 g Cuttlefish or squid1/3 c Olive oilWaterSaltFreshly ground black pepper750 g Spinach1 c Chopped spring onions1/2 Lemon (juice only) Cuttlefish with Spinach Preparation Cuttlefish (soupies) as distinct from squid (kalamaria) are preferred for this […]