Greek recipes | Food recipes

Dessert Greek Pies and tarts

Bougatsa Tis Tebelas (Lazy Woman’s Custard Pastry)

Ingredients: 1 lb phyllo pastry, thawed10 ounces butter ( you can get away with...

Greek Main dish Meat

Halloumi Keftedes

Ingredients: 2 eggs4 slices day-old white breadwater1 large potatoes, grated and squeezed1 large onions,...

Appetizers European Greek

Fried Olives

Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...

Cakes Dessert Greek

Siphniac Honey Cake

Ingredients: 4 ounces plain flour ( all purpose)3 ounces butter4 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup...

< 60 mins European Greek

Dolmades

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars grape leaves ( about 25 leafs)1 lb ground round1...

Appetizers European Greek

Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)

Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

Beans European Greek

Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans)

Ingredients: 1 lb dried butter beans (soaked overnight) or 1 lb dried lima beans...

European Greek Main dish

Pastitsio

Ingredients: 6 ounces elbow macaroni ( 1 1/2 cups)1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup parmesan cheese,...

Greek Salads Vegetables

The Ultimate Greek Salad

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar2...

Cheese Eggs/dairy Greek

Greek Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups multi colored shell macaroni, cooked2/3 cup evaporated milk2 tablespoons feta cheese2...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Spinach Salad With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 6 cups spinach, washed and cleaned1/3 cup dried cranberries3 green onions, sliced thin1...

Beans Greek Salads

Greek White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained1 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, drained1/2...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Colorful Greek Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb tomatoes, seeded and diced ( about 4 medium)2 cups diced seeded...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Artichoke Saute

Ingredients: 1/2 head garlicboiling water2 tablespoons olive oil1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained2...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Greek Leeks Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 4 leeks1 green onions, minced1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon...

Dessert Eggs/dairy Greek

Lemon “Brulee “

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 lb natural Greek yogurt2 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar Directions: Mix...

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Dumplings)

Ingredients: 2 cups lukewarm water1 cup lukewarm milk2 packages dry yeast4 cups flour (...

Appetizers European Greek

Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...

Greek Pasta rice and grains

Kittencal’s Greek Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)...

Appetizers European Greek

Fried Hot Peppers with Yogurt

Ingredients: 1 lb of long green chili peppers ( or a combination of Italian...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Peasant Salad from Cyprus (Choriatiki)

Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes1 cucumbers1 large red onions or 1 large white onions1...

Cakes Dessert Greek

Fanouropita (Greek Spiced Raisin Cake)

Ingredients: 4 cups flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2...

European Greek Salads

Feta Salad

Ingredients: 250 g feta, diced6 -8 tomatoes, roughly diced1/2 cucumbers or 1 small English...

Cookies and brownies Dessert Greek

Greek Easter Cookies – Koulourakia

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 cup sugar, powdered1/2...

European Greek Main dish

Veggie Gyro Burgers

Ingredients: 4 frozen veggie burgers1/2 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 medium unpeeled cucumbers, chopped1 garlic...

Cookies and brownies Dessert Greek

Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)

Ingredients: 8 -9 cups flour2 tablespoons baking powder1 lb butter, softened2 cups sugar6 eggs,...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Melitzanosalata

Ingredients: 500 g eggplants1 onions, finely chopped1 green peppers, finely chopped200 g mayonnaise Directions:...

European Greek Soups & stews

Soupa Avgolemono

Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup...

European Greek Salads

Kittencal’s Famous Greek Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil ( can reduce to 3/4 cup)1 extra large lemons,...

European Greek Salads

Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon margarine1 1/4 cups water1 cup couscous ( uncooked)1/2...

Appetizers Greek Vegetables

Greek Spinach Triangles

Ingredients: 20 ounces frozen spinach, chopped2 eggs, beaten1 onions, finely chopped8 ounces cream cheese,...

Greek Lunch/snacks Main dish

Greek BBQ Baby Octopus

Ingredients: 1 kg baby octopus300 ml water60 g chopped garlic1 teaspoon baking powder150 g...

Appetizers Fruit Greek

Fruity Phyllo Shells

Ingredients: 12 miniature phyllo cups1/2 cup dried apricots1/4 cup golden raisins1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger1/2...

Appetizers Greek Vegetables

Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava)

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow split peas, pickled over and rinsed2 bay leaves2 teaspoons salt4...

European Greek Main dish

Papoutsakias (Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine))

Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb1 (16 ounce)...

Dessert Fruit Greek

Baked Quince With Yoghurt

Ingredients: 4 large quinceswater1/3 cup honey ( if you have Greek thyme honey, definitely...

Greek Main dish Pasta

Mediterranean Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 350 g spiral shaped pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 Spanish onions, chopped3 cloves garlic,...

Dessert European Greek

Greek Thiples

Ingredients: 6 eggs1/4 lb butter1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups flourhoneycinnamonground walnutsWesson Oil ( for...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Egg-Free Spinach Pie (That Actually Holds)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup buckwheat groats ( whole, not flour)1 1/2 cups water2 (10 ounce)...

Cakes Dessert Greek

Ekmek Kadaifi (Pastry Topped With Custard and Whipped Cream)

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen kadaifi ( shredded wheat pastry, available in the freezer section...

European Greek Lunch/snacks

Zucchini with yoghurt

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 lbs zucchini, sliced1/2 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon lemon juice2...

Appetizers European Greek

Halloumi Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...

European Greek Salads

Warm Greek-style Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 -3 tablespoons...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Greek Garden Salad for 2

Ingredients: 1 medium tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup cucumbers, chopped1/4 cup green peppers, chopped1/4 cup red...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Yummy Greek Salad

Ingredients: 6 medium tomatoes ( sliced in half, then quartered)1 large cucumbers ( peeled,...

Appetizers Beans Greek

Hummus (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup plain nonfat...

Breads European Greek

Loukoumathes – Greek Doughnut Holes

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1 cup milk1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons sugar3 whole eggs2 (1/4...

Beans Greek Salads

Fava Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) cans fava beans or 2 cups young fresh fava beans,...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Traditional Greek Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, peeled,sliced,halved,& seeded4 plum tomatoes, chopped or sliced1 small red onions, finely...

Greek Main dish Pizza

Greek Phyllo Pizza

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 cups onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 (10 ounce) packages...

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 package dry yeast1 cup lukewarm wateroil1/2 cup...

European Greek Side dishes

Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)

Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 3 lbs other waxy potatoes, peeled1/2 cup...

Dessert Fruit Greek

Figs in Mavrodaphne Wine With Manouri Cheese

Ingredients: 12 ounces dried calimyrna figs ( Greek)2/3 cup mavrodaphne wine ( or any...

European Greek Low sodium

Greek Gyros

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, minced1 clove garlic, minced1/2 lb lean ground lamb2 tablespoons lemon...

Condiments etc.Greek

Feta Dressing

Ingredients: 4 ounces feta cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons garlic1/2 cup red...

European Greek Main dish

Two Potato Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes1 lb yams or 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb ground...

Dessert Greek Pies and tarts

Baklavas (light version )

Ingredients: 1 (1/2 kg) packet store bought phyllo pastry3 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely crushed1...

European Greek Vegetables

Greek Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) (Melitzanes Tiganites)

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplantssaltolive oil ( for frying)garlic sauce1 cup plain flour1 pinch salt1...

Appetizers European Greek

Halloumi Cheese with caramelised balsamic vinegar

Ingredients: 8 ounces halloumi cheese3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon...

European Greek Salads

Greek Mushroom Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb mushrooms3 garlic cloves, chopped fine1 teaspoon basil or...