Ingredients: 20 ounces frozen spinach, chopped2 eggs, beaten1 onions, finely chopped8 ounces cream cheese,...
Greek Style Lima Beans
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans1 cup water3 tablespoons extra virgin...
Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava)
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow split peas, pickled over and rinsed2 bay leaves2 teaspoons salt4...
Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...
Baklavas (light version )
Ingredients: 1 (1/2 kg) packet store bought phyllo pastry3 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely crushed1...
Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)
Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...
Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter ( do not...
Siphniac Honey Cake
Ingredients: 4 ounces plain flour ( all purpose)3 ounces butter4 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup...
Fried Olives
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...
Turkish Delight
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water1/3 cup boiling water2 cups sugar4 tablespoons...
Greek Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8...
Greek Doughnuts (Svinghi )
Ingredients: olive oil or vegetable oil ( for frying)1/3 cup butter1 cup water1/2 teaspoon...
Greek Cucumber – Tomato and Onion Salad
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths2 cucumbers, peeled,sliced1 red onions, thinly sliced1/2...
Mom’s Ambrosia
Ingredients: 1 (2 cup) packages mini marshmallows16 ounces sour cream8 ounces mandarin oranges, drained16...
Peasant Salad from Cyprus (Choriatiki)
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes1 cucumbers1 large red onions or 1 large white onions1...
Halloumi Cheese Balls
Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...
Tahini Cake
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter1 cup tahini1 cup sugar2 teaspoons orange rind3/4 cup orange...
Greek Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 2 cups multi colored shell macaroni, cooked2/3 cup evaporated milk2 tablespoons feta cheese2...
Greek Easter Cookies – Koulourakia
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 cup sugar, powdered1/2...
Greek Mushroom Salad
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb mushrooms3 garlic cloves, chopped fine1 teaspoon basil or...
Mediterranean Steaks
Ingredients: 2 lean rib eye steaks, 1 inch thick1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1...
Greek Gyros
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, minced1 clove garlic, minced1/2 lb lean ground lamb2 tablespoons lemon...
Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans)
Ingredients: 1 lb dried butter beans (soaked overnight) or 1 lb dried lima beans...
Greek Potato Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 lb small red potatoes, 1/4 inch slices1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into...
Galotoboureko
Ingredients: 4 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup cream of wheat1/2 teaspoon salt6...
Halva (A Greek Sweet Using Semolina)
Ingredients: 1 cup best quality olive oil ( or you can use a combo...
Grilled Greek Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dried...
Greek Pizza
Ingredients: prepared pizza crust, uncooked8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled1/4 cup...
Ekmek Kadaifi (Pastry Topped With Custard and Whipped Cream)
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen kadaifi ( shredded wheat pastry, available in the freezer section...
Hummus (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup plain nonfat...
Dolmades
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars grape leaves ( about 25 leafs)1 lb ground round1...
Loukoumades
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 package dry yeast1 cup lukewarm wateroil1/2 cup...
Warm Greek-style Rice Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 -3 tablespoons...
Lemon “Brulee “
Ingredients: 1 lemons1 lb natural Greek yogurt2 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar Directions: Mix...
Biscota Thipla Me Marmelada
Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder4 eggs, separated1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup...
Artichokes a La Polita
Ingredients: 8 artichokes1 lemons1/2 kg potatoes5 carrots2 -3 lemons, juice of4 spring onions1 cup...
Tourlou Tava
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh string beans2 large onions1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/2 cup olive...
Two Potato Moussaka
Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes1 lb yams or 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb ground...
Loukoumathes – Greek Doughnut Holes
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1 cup milk1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons sugar3 whole eggs2 (1/4...
Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 3 lbs other waxy potatoes, peeled1/2 cup...
Fried Hot Peppers with Yogurt
Ingredients: 1 lb of long green chili peppers ( or a combination of Italian...
Veggie Gyro Burgers
Ingredients: 4 frozen veggie burgers1/2 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 medium unpeeled cucumbers, chopped1 garlic...
Spinach Salad With Feta Cheese
Ingredients: 6 cups spinach, washed and cleaned1/3 cup dried cranberries3 green onions, sliced thin1...
Greek BBQ Baby Octopus
Ingredients: 1 kg baby octopus300 ml water60 g chopped garlic1 teaspoon baking powder150 g...
Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...
Fried Zucchini
Ingredients: 1 eggs ( beaten)1/3 cup milk1 cup floursaltpepperwater, if needed5 -6 zucchini, cut...
Figs in Mavrodaphne Wine With Manouri Cheese
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried calimyrna figs ( Greek)2/3 cup mavrodaphne wine ( or any...
Make Your Own Greek Yoghurt
Ingredients: 1 liter full-fat milk2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt (room temperature) or 2 -3...
Mediterranean Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 350 g spiral shaped pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 Spanish onions, chopped3 cloves garlic,...
Fanouropita (Greek Spiced Raisin Cake)
Ingredients: 4 cups flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2...
Atkins Greek Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 garlic cloves, pushed through a press1/4 cup olive...
Bougatsa Tis Tebelas (Lazy Woman’s Custard Pastry)
Ingredients: 1 lb phyllo pastry, thawed10 ounces butter ( you can get away with...
Pastitsio
Ingredients: 6 ounces elbow macaroni ( 1 1/2 cups)1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup parmesan cheese,...
Halloumi Cheese with caramelised balsamic vinegar
Ingredients: 8 ounces halloumi cheese3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon...
Kittencal’s Greek Couscous
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)...
Couscous Salad
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon margarine1 1/4 cups water1 cup couscous ( uncooked)1/2...
Samali ( Semolina and Ground Almond Cake)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, plus1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar4 large...
Greek Phyllo Pizza
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 cups onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 (10 ounce) packages...
Basil and Feta Spread
Ingredients: 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/4 cup chopped chives2 tablespoons minced onions2 -3...
Egg-Free Spinach Pie (That Actually Holds)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup buckwheat groats ( whole, not flour)1 1/2 cups water2 (10 ounce)...