Greek recipes | Food recipes

Greek Lunch/snacks Main dish

Greek BBQ Baby Octopus

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

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...

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...

Greek Salads Vegetables

Traditional Greek Salad

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

European Greek Salads

Feta Salad

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

Dessert Fruit Greek

Baked Quince With Yoghurt

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

Beans Greek Salads

Fava Bean Salad

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

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...

European Greek Main dish

Greek Lemon Chicken

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

Appetizers Fruit Greek

Fruity Phyllo Shells

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

Beans Greek Salads

Greek White Bean Salad

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

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Dumplings)

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

European Greek Salads

Greek Mushroom Salad

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

< 15 mins European Greek

Atkins Greek Spinach Salad

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

European Greek Pasta

Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

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

Dessert European Greek

Halva (A Greek Sweet Using Semolina)

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

European Greek Main dish

Pastitsio

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

Greek Lunch/snacks Sandwiches

Chicken Feta Baguettes

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

Appetizers European Greek

Fried Zucchini

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

Cheese Eggs/dairy Greek

Greek Macaroni and Cheese

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

Appetizers Beans Greek

Hummus (Low Fat)

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

Greek Main dish Pizza

Greek Pizza

Ingredients: prepared pizza crust, uncooked8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled1/4 cup...

Greek Main dish Pizza

Greek Phyllo Pizza

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

Peasant Salad from Cyprus (Choriatiki)

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

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Artichoke Saute

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

Greek Diced Vegetable Salad

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

Condiments etc.Greek

Gyro Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup peeled and grated cucumbers1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon...

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...

Dessert Fruit Greek

Figs in Mavrodaphne Wine With Manouri Cheese

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

Cakes Dessert Greek

Tahini Cake

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

Breads European Greek

Loukoumades

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

Dessert European Greek

Galotoboureko

Ingredients: 4 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup cream of wheat1/2 teaspoon salt6...

Greek Main dish Meat

Halloumi Keftedes

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

European Greek Vegetables

Greek Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) (Melitzanes Tiganites)

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

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 Salads

Couscous Salad

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

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Greek Leeks Vinaigrette

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

Appetizers Greek Vegetables

Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava)

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

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 Pizza

Mediterranean Pizza With Caramelized Onions

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

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)...

Dessert Greek Pies and tarts

Baklavas (light version )

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

Greek Lunch/snacks Sandwiches

Greek Fried Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices feta cheese, 1/2-inch thick1 tablespoon butter1 small pita bread rounds, halved1/4...

European Greek Main dish

Papoutsakias (Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine))

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

Appetizers European Greek

Halloumi Cheese Balls

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

Appetizers European Greek

Fried Olives

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

Appetizers Greek Main dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

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

Cookies and brownies Dessert Greek

Biscota Thipla Me Marmelada

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

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...

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Greek Style Lima Beans

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

Appetizers Greek Vegetables

Greek Spinach Triangles

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

Greek Side dishes Vegetables

Tourlou Tava

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

European Greek Low sodium

Greek Gyros

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

Breads European Greek

Loukoumathes – Greek Doughnut Holes

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

Dessert European Greek

Greek Thiples

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

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 Greek Salads

Mom’s Ambrosia

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

Greek Salads Vegetables

The Ultimate Greek Salad

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

Condiments etc.Greek

Feta Dressing

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