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Breads European Greek

Loukoumathes – Greek Doughnut Holes

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

European Greek Low sodium

Greek Gyros

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

European Greek Main dish

Greek Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8...

Dessert European Greek

Greek Thiples

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

Yummy Greek Salad

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

European Greek Salads

Couscous Salad

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

Candy Dessert Greek

Turkish Delight

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water1/3 cup boiling water2 cups sugar4 tablespoons...

Dessert Greek Pies and tarts

Baklavas (light version )

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

Cakes Dessert Greek

Tahini Cake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter1 cup tahini1 cup sugar2 teaspoons orange rind3/4 cup orange...

< 60 mins European Greek

Dolmades

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

Dessert European Greek

Halva (A Greek Sweet Using Semolina)

Ingredients: 1 cup best quality olive oil ( or you can use a combo...

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...

Appetizers European Greek

Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

Spinach Salad With Feta Cheese

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

European Greek Salads

Kittencal’s Famous Greek Salad

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

Cakes Dessert Greek

Samali ( Semolina and Ground Almond Cake)

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, plus1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar4 large...

European Greek Pasta

Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter ( do not...

Appetizers European Greek

Halloumi Cheese Balls

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

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...

European Greek Salads

Feta Salad

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

European Greek Lunch/snacks

Zucchini with yoghurt

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

Melitzanosalata

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

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)...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Tourlou Tava

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh string beans2 large onions1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/2 cup olive...

Appetizers Greek Main dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

Appetizers European Greek

Fried Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 eggs ( beaten)1/3 cup milk1 cup floursaltpepperwater, if needed5 -6 zucchini, cut...

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...

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades

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

Dessert Greek Salads

Mom’s Ambrosia

Ingredients: 1 (2 cup) packages mini marshmallows16 ounces sour cream8 ounces mandarin oranges, drained16...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Greek Diced Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced1 large ripe tomatoes, diced1 red bell peppers,...

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Dumplings)

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

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Artichokes a La Polita

Ingredients: 8 artichokes1 lemons1/2 kg potatoes5 carrots2 -3 lemons, juice of4 spring onions1 cup...

European Greek Soups & stews

Soupa Avgolemono

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

Greek Main dish Pizza

Greek Phyllo Pizza

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

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...

Greek Main dish Pasta

Mediterranean Pasta Bake

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

Appetizers Beans Greek

Hummus (Low Fat)

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

Condiments etc.European

Feta Cheese Dressing

Ingredients: 1 cup feta cheese ( crumbled)1 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup wine...

Condiments etc.Greek

Feta Dressing

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

Eggs/dairy European Greek

Make Your Own Greek Yoghurt

Ingredients: 1 liter full-fat milk2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt (room temperature) or 2 -3...

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

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...

Cookies and brownies Dessert Greek

Biscota Thipla Me Marmelada

Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder4 eggs, separated1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Greek Style Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans1 cup water3 tablespoons extra virgin...

European Greek Salads

Warm Greek-style Rice Salad

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

Greek Main dish Pizza

Mediterranean Pizza With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil3 lbs sweet onions, sliced thin8 garlic cloves, pressed2 tablespoons...

< 15 mins European Greek

Atkins Greek Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 garlic cloves, pushed through a press1/4 cup olive...

Appetizers Greek Vegetables

Greek Spinach Triangles

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

European Greek Main dish

Two Potato Moussaka

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

Greek Lunch/snacks Sandwiches

Chicken Feta Baguettes

Ingredients: 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese2 scallions, chopped16 cherry tomatoes, quartered ( 1 pint)1...

European Greek Vegetables

Greek Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) (Melitzanes Tiganites)

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

European Greek Main dish

Grilled Greek Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dried...

Beans European Greek

Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans)

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

Greek Pasta rice and grains

Kittencal’s Greek Couscous

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

European Greek Salads

Greek Potato Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb small red potatoes, 1/4 inch slices1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into...

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 Greek Spreads

Basil and Feta Spread

Ingredients: 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/4 cup chopped chives2 tablespoons minced onions2 -3...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Peasant Salad from Cyprus (Choriatiki)

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