Amigdalota (Greek Almond Macaroons)
1 pound ground almonds 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons toasted bread crumbs 4 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rose water Confectioners’ sugar
Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, then add lemon juice. Add almonds, sugar and crumbs to egg whites, folding them in […]
Greek Trinity Loaf
Makes 1 loaf
This traditional Greek Easter bread acquires its name from its shape. According to Greek tradition, the bread is cut when the entire family is seated at the Easter table. Each person receives one thin slice from each of the three loaves.
3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided) 1/4 cup granulated […]
Tomato Pilaf
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cook and stir tomatoes and onions in butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat […]
Greek Goddess Salad
This makes a tangy, low-calorie lunch!
1 head romaine or green-leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges each 1/4 cup pitted, sliced olives, Kalamata or other oil-cured variety (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing 2 1/2 […]
Saint Basil’s Bread (Vasilopeta)
Source: Lior’s Kitchen Talk
A Greek New Year’s bread.
The cakes differ in the various regions of Greece: some are a type of bread, others a type of rich yeast cake, others are flat, made of cookie dough. The cakes may differ, but all include the customary hidden silver coin. It symbolizes good luck […]
Greek Chicken and Rice (Kotta Pilafi)
Posted by darlene 1/12/002 7:57 am
6 chicken breasts (about 3 pounds) 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion chopped fine 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes 2 cups water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup uncooked rice Dairy sour cream for garnish
Sauté chicken breasts in butter until […]
Traditional Greek Lamb in Egg Lemon Sauce
2 pounds lamb shoulder 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon dry dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 6 bunches scallions, chopped 1 1/2 cups water
Trim excess fat from meat and cut into stew pieces. Place in deep saucepan over high heat. Add butter […]
Greek Meatballs (Keftethes)
Source: I have made Keftethes on many occasions - (the recipe is from a Greek cookbook I’ve had for years) - and they are quite famous amongst my friends. Hope you enjoy them. Regards ~ Geoff Clifford - UK
1 large onion, finely minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1kg (2 1/4 pound) lean minced […]
Paximadia (Zwieback)
1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
Beat oil and sugar. Add eggs one […]
Greek Chicken Phyllo Pie
1 broiler-fryer, cut up 5 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white […]
Hawaiian-Style Baklava
16 ounces frozen phyllo (22 – 18 x 14-inch sheets) 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped 1 cup coconut 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup melted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Thaw […]
Zesty Chicken Oregano (Kotopoulo me Riganates Skaras)
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler- fryer chicken, cut up 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, chopped Lemon slices
Place chicken in ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Mix remaining […]
Pastitsio (Baked Macaroni)
From the kitchen of Kathy Mills, Augusta, Georgia
1 pound macaroni 1/4 pound butter 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef 1/2 can tomato paste 6 ounces grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and pepper
Sauce 4 cups warm milk 5 eggs 6 tablespoons flour […]
Athenian Salad (Salata Athenas)
1 medium head lettuce 1 bunch romaine 10 radishes, sliced 1 medium cucumber, sliced 6 scallions (with tops), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 24 Greek or ripe green olives 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 […]
Greek Meatballs
2 pounds lean hamburger 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon dill flakes 1 teaspoon vinegar 4 slices soft bread 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste
Mix all ingredients and form into walnut-size balls. Flour them lightly and brown in oil. Add to sauce. Simmer meatballs […]
Greek Chicken
6 skinless chicken breasts 1 large can tomato sauce 1 small can tomato puree 1 can sliced mushrooms 1 can ripe olives 1 tablespoon garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon oregano 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup wine or brandy (optional) 2 cups uncooked rice Salt to taste
Wash and remove fat from chicken. Bake […]
Cinnamon Chicken (Kota Kapama)
8 pieces chicken 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions 1 teaspoon finely chopped or minced garlic 6 fresh garden tomatoes or 1 cup chopped, drained, canned plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 (4-inch long) […]
Greek Honey Cream
Posted by liz May 19, 2001
Source: Bon Appetit magazine, February 1990
Yield: 8 servings
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds* 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios 1 cup honey 1 cup chilled whipping cream
*Note: Almonds should be blanched.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place all nuts in baking […]
Cheese and Honey Pie
Sesame Seed Pastry 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Prepare Sesame Seed Pastry. Beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl on medium speed until creamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until light and […]
Horiatiki (Greek Country Salad)
1 pound tomatoes, diced 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1 small green pepper, pith and seeds removed, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 5 ounces feta cheese 12 black olives Pinch of oregano 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste
Place tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and onion in a bowl. Dress with […]
