Everyday Greek Recipes

Start by making the pastry. Sift the flour and baking powder together. In a saucepan bring the olive oil, 125 ml (4 fl oz) water and the salt to the boil, then remove from the heat. Beat the flour into the liquid, little by little, to make a pliable... - 49.8548

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F. MAKING 2) In a large pot add stock or water and bring to boil. 3) Mix rice and salt. 4) Decrease heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 45 minutes.. 5) Cook until the water evaporates. 6) With a... - 49.4122

MAKING 1)Tear greens into bite-sized pieces. 2)Further chop scallions and peel cucumber, if waxed. 3)Cut cucumber in quarters lengthwise, then into slices. 4)Crumble cheese and mix it in salad bowl with olives. 5)Mix oil with vinegar in a small bowl. 6)Add... - 49.2898

Heat a few tablespoons oil in heavy skillet on high flame until smoking. Mix together peppers and onions. Carefully add mixture to oil in small batches; saute until browned but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes, adding more oil as needed. (Use enough oil to... - 49.1297

In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans and courgettes for about 4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and chop them finely. Put the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl, and add the finely chopped spinach, parsley, dill and mint. Toss so they... - 49.0822

Combine crushed croutons, 1/4 cup al-monds, and the 3 tablespoons melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till golden; set aside. Cook onion and garlic in the 2 tablespoons butter till... - 48.9743

For filling, in a mixer bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add 2 eggs; beat till fluffy. Stir in shredded provolone cheese, cottage cheese, the 1/2 cup chopped olives, and garlic salt. Brush the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch... - 48.478

MAKING 1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, changing the water several times and add to a large pan with no water, excot the mositure on the leaves 2. Cover the pan and cook for almost ten minues, until tender; shake occasionally 3. Drain the water out and press... - 48.4514

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2) In a heavy pot, place the slightly damp dandelion greens. 3) Cover and steam over medium-high heat until just wilted, for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing the greens in between. 4) Drain well, then place the... - 48.3894

GETTING READY 1) Mash raspberries with syrup in food processor or blender. 2) Sieve the mashed puree and remove the seeds. 3) In a small bowl, mix together cold water and cornstarch and keep aside for use. MAKING 4) In a small saucepan over high heat, allow... - 48.1719

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with no-stick spray. Sprinkle with the cornmeal. Unroll the pizza dough and spread on the prepared sheet. Bring the water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until... - 47.9871

GROUNDWORK 1) Heat an oven to 350°F (180°C). MAKING 2) In a large saucepan boil water. Add macaroni, cooking oil and first amount of salt and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. 3) Drain out from water. 4) Put back macaroni into the pot. 5) In a medium saucepan melt... - 47.7243

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2) Coat a casserole with butter. MAKING 3) In a large skillet, cook the onions in the stock until soft. 4) Add the spinach and simmer, stirring constantly, until wilted. 5) Cook until all the liquid has... - 47.5985

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, toss together the lettuce leaves, cucumber, and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and set aside. 2) In another bowl, toss the tomatoes, scallions, and parsley with the remaining 2 table-spoons vinaigrette and set aside. MAKING 3)... - 47.5894

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/Gas Mark 6. Oil and line a 900 g / 2 lb loaf tin with non-stick baking paper. Cook the carrots and parsnips in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes or until very tender. Drain and puree separately. Add 2 tablespoons of... - 47.5765

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. If necessary, cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, spray an unheated large skillet with olive oil no-stick spray. Add 3 teaspoons of the oil. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pine... - 47.4172

MAKING 1) In a bowl, combine the diced cheese, lime juice and lime zest. 2) Mix well and keep aside, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir once in between. 3) Now, from the bowl, remove the cheese and keep aside. 4) Into the marinade in the bowl, mix in the diced... - 47.411

Partially freeze lamb; cut on the bias into thin bite-size strips. Halve cucumber lengthwise; trim offends and scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch slices. For sauce, stir together yogurt, flour, bouillon granules, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, and... - 47.3929

GETTING READY 1. About 1 hour before serving, heat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until soft, then add garlic, tomatoes, parsley, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and cook for 10 minutes. 3. With salt and lemon... - 47.3206

GETTING READY 1. Clean zucchini well and trim its stems. Half the zucchini crosswise in case they are too long. 2. Preheat oven to 375F. MAKING 3. Scoop the center of the zucchini using an apple corer. Discard. 4. To make stuffing mix oregano, parsley,... - 47.2903

To make the honey-orange syrup: Combine orange juice, honey, sugar and cinnamon stick in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes or to 220 degrees on candy thermometer. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice. Set aside. To make the baklava: Preheat... - 47.2877

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. MAKING 2. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, juice, garlic and oil. 3. Add oregano and season with salt and black pepper. Keep aside for later 4. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. 5. Combine potatoes,... - 47.2252

GETTING STARTED 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. Take a 10-12 inch springform pan and butter it nicely. Flour the pan lightly. 3. Take a large bowl and whisk egg whites until the soft peaks are formed. Continue whisking the mixture after adding 1/3... - 47.2001

Combine the flour, sugar, salt and grated lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Whisk the eggs with the smaller quantity of ouzo (you can use more later if the dough seems dry). Beat this into the dry ingredients until well absorbed. Add the baking powder to the... - 47.1959

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°. MAKING 2. In a skillet, heat butter and add mushrooms. Saute mushrooms until soft. Keep aside. 3. Lightly flour a board. 4. Roll dough into a 30-in. x 8-in. rectangle and cut into two 15-in. x 8-in. pieces. 5. Layer... - 47.0818

GETTING READY 1) With a clean cloth, wipe the mushrooms. 2) Then, cut off the stalks and chop them. Keep the caps aside. MAKING 3) In a 2 pint casserole, combine 1 ounce of the margarine and the shallot. 4) On high power, cook for 1 minute, stirring only... - 47.0468

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, add water and place the potato. 2) Add salt as required. 3) Cover and bring to a boil. 4) Reduce the heat and cook until the potato is tender, for about 10 minutes. Drain well. 5) In a large skillet, heat the oil over low heat. 6)... - 47.0205

Saute onion lightly in margarine in saucepan. Add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons water, salt and pepper in bowl; mix well. Shape into small balls. Add to broth in saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Simmer for... - 46.9504

MAKING 1) In a very large bowl, combine the oil, wine, water, lemon juice, onion, peppercorns, fennel, coriander seeds and salt. 2) On high power, cook covered for 2 minutes. 3) Meanwhile, cut into quarters the large mushrooms, if any. 4) Into the hot... - 46.829

MAKING 1.Pick a kettle, add oil and saute the onions and garlic till soft. 2.Add the spices and stir to release the fragrance. 3.Add the sweet potatoes now,and water. Let simmer till potatoes can be pierced with a knife. 4 Pour this into a blender and... - 46.7285

1. Grind coconut. 2. Chop the coriander leaves, ginger and green chillies. 3. Mix all the spices and coconut together with salt. 4. Add 2 tbsp. oil and mix well. 5. Peel potatoes, sweet potatoes and yam. 6. Slit vegetables into four. 7. Stuff with prepared... - 46.7185

MAKING 1) In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil. 2) In the hot oil, add the eggplant, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. 3) Over medium-high heat, cook this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables turn tender-crisp. 4) Now, add the tomatoes along... - 46.6076

GETTING READY 1) Wash rice to keep it moist. 2) Press spinach gently to remove as much liquid as possible from it. MAKING 3) In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, cook a mixture of rice, green onions and garlic until rice dries and release an... - 46.5528

GETTING READY 1) Cut tomatoes into quarters. 2) Cut cucumber into thick slices. 3) Peel onion and cut into rings. 4) Pit the olives, if desired 5) Roll up anchovy fillets. 6) Make small chunks out of cheese. MAKING 7) In a serving bowl, place all these... - 46.535

Pour cooled milk-butter mixture into large bowl. Add egg, salt, reserved spice water, mastica, sugar and yeast mixture. Beat with spoon. Stir in 2 C.of flour. Mix well. Add rest of flour and work with hands. Turn out on floured board and knead about 10-15... - 46.5126

MAKING 1. For the terrrine, blanch spinach and line the mould with it 2. Blach the other one-and-three-quarter ounces of spinach, dip it in icy water and leave it to dry; when dry blend it into a puree in the blender 3. In another blender, puree avocado with... - 46.4868

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, use a fork to crumble the feta cheese. Stir in the cottage cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top of the lettuce... - 46.4049

GETTING READY 1. As per package directions prepare CREAMETTE Mostaccioli and drain. MAKING 2. In large skillet, heat oil and add green pepper, onion, eggplant and garlic. 3. Let it cook and stir until tender-crisp. 4. Put in lamb and cook until tender. 5.... - 46.334

MAKING 1) In a large mixing bowl, combine together the lemon juice, eggs, anchovies, pepper and salt. 2) With a fork, beat well till all the ingredients have combined together. 3) Add the lettuce and toss well to coat. Set aside. 4) Heat the oil in a 10-inch... - 46.2209

GETTING STARTED 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. Take a bowl, add butter to it and cream it using the electric mixer. Stir in sugar, and egg, and once again beat it well. 3. Sift baking powder and all-purpose flour and blend it with egg mixture. 4.... - 46.1802

Combine cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water in saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for several minutes. Strain and reserve liquid. Dissolve yeast in warm water in bowl. Combine milk, margarine and butter in bowl; mix well. Beat in... - 46.1168

Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 9" pie plate with olive oil no-stick spray. Unroll the pizza dough. Form the dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, slightly flatten the dough with your hands. Then roll the dough from the center to the... - 46.094

MAKING 1) Take a pan, heat oil, and fry eggplants on both sides. 2) Drain on paper towel. 3) Fry onion and garlic until brown and stir in tomato, tomato puree, lamb, and Tabasco sauce, allow to boil and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. 4) Season to taste. 5)... - 46.0761

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven at 350°F. 2) Use the food chopper, to chop pecans and zwieback together. 3) With a grater, carefully bring out the rinds orange and lemon. 4) In two bowls, separately place egg whites and egg yolks. 5) Beat the egg yolks to... - 46.0399

GETTING READY 1) In a plate arrange slices of aubergine (eggplant) and sprinkle salt on it. Keep it aside for 30 minutes. 2) Soak excess liquid with absorbent paper towels. 3) Heat 6 tablespoon oil and fry the slices on both sides till brown. 4) Drain out... - 45.9901

MAKING 1) In a small pan, place the potato and cover with water. 2) Boil the potato until tender, for 12 to 15 minutes. 3) Cool to room temperature and peel. Set aside. 4) Now, into a bowl filled with water, drop the bread, one slice at a time. 5) Remove... - 45.9856

GETTING READY 1) Take the zucchini and wash it thoroughly after cutting off the ends. 2) Cut it into ½ inch sized pieces by going in the diagonal direction. 3) Mix the eggs with water and blend properly. 4) Dip each zucchini slice into the egg-water mixture... - 45.8907

MAKING 1) Line a strainer with 2 layers of cheese cloth and place it over a bowl. 2) Add the yogurt and with a twistie, close the top of the cheesecloth. 3) Let it drain for 3 hours at room temperature. 4) Peel and cut the cucumber lengthwise into half. 5)... - 45.8907

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, boil the macaroni in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes until al dente. Drain in a colander and set aside. 2. Meanwhile in a small skillet, heat the olive oil over a medium flame and sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes... - 45.8707

GETTING READY 1. Wash and clean the spinach well. Remove the coarse stems. 2. Empty tomatoes from can into a bowl. Remove one firm and large tomato aside for Garnish. Chop the remaining tomatoes coarsely. (Set aside the juices from the can) 3. Boil the eggs.... - 45.8492

Put all three cheeses in a bowl and sprinkle with the flour. Moisten them with the milk, adding a tablespoon at a time, so the mixture feels silky. Beat in the eggs one at a time, as you might not need both. If a cohesive goo forms with one egg, omit the... - 45.7969

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil. 3) On a waxed paper, sift the flour and salt to make cream puff. 4) Peel and slice bananas MAKING 5) To make the custard, in a bowl, mix pudding and pie... - 45.719

Puree the sole in a blender or food processor. Add the lemon juice and salt and then the egg whites. For a really smooth terrine, pass the mixture through a fine sieve. Return it to the blender or food processor bowl. With the motor running, very gradually... - 45.7032

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 2. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or casserole. MAKING 3. Heat a large skillet or saucepan over high heat. 4. Add first 3 ingredients and sauté until the meat is no longer pink and onion is... - 45.6887

1. Slit gourds from oen side. Remove seeds and pulp carefully without breaking the gourds. 2. Rub inside and out with salt and let them stand for 5 to 6 hours. 3. Wash well under running water. 4. Boil the gourds in salted water to which has been added the... - 45.68

MAKING 1. Wash, dried and tear the lettuce and endive. Make sure you tear them into bite size pieces. 2. Take a large salad bowl and place the torn vegetables. 3. Add tomatoes, onion and olives. 4. In a bowl, pour the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper,... - 45.6433

In a large stewpot, saute the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat until just softened. Cut the potato into 1/2-inch cubes and add to the pot. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Add the eggplant and the juice from the tomatoes, setting aside the... - 45.5716

Rub chicken inside and out with cut surface of lemon. Sprinkle with Accent; let stand 10 minutes. Hook wing tips back of chicken to hold neck skin. Tie legs together. Rub with butter. Place on rack in small roasting pan. Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees)... - 45.2509

GETTING READY 1) Seed the peppers and cut into strips. 2) Peel and finely chop the onions. 3) Peel and crush the garlic. 4) Dice the bacon. 5) Cut the meat into cubes . MAKING 6) Heat a flameproof casserole, add the onions, garlic and bacon and fry over a... - 45.1756

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2) In a large skillet, saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter or margarine until soft. 3) Stir in the meat, stir continuously and cook for another 3 minutes. 4) Stir in 1 tablespoon flour,... - 45.0029

MAKING 1. In a medium-size saucepan, heat potatoes, onion, beef broth or bouillon cube and water to boil with cover and cook for 15 minutes such that the potatoes are tender. 2. Drain and dry the potatoes by shaking the pan gently over low heat. 3. Halve... - 44.9896

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 400°F MAKING 2. In a bowl toss combining breadcrumbs and rhyme gently. 3. With breadcrumb mixture coat the cheese rounds and place on ungreased baking sheer. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly... - 44.9779

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and simmer until just tender. Do not overcook. Let them cool in the sauce and serve chilled with some sauce spooned over or drain and serve with vinaigrette sauce or the... - 44.9365

Chop all mushrooms and set aside. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onion and bell peppers in olive oil until just tender. Add garlic and mushrooms and saute quickly over high heat until just tender. Remove from heat and add oregano, parsley, thyme, cumin,... - 44.913

In a nonreactive stewpot, saute the onions and garlic in die olive oil until translucent. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes and add them to the pot. Slice the pepper into 1-inch-square pieces. Crush the tomatoes. Add the peppers, tomatoes, apple juice or... - 44.8907

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and pierce eggplant with fork. 2. Into a shallow baking dish add eggplant. MAKING 3. Let it bake 1 hour or until soft, turning once. 4. Trimming off ends slice eggplant in half lengthwise. 5. In a colander place... - 44.8559

MAKING 1) In a large bowl toss greens. 2) Place the mixture on individual plates. 3) On the top of greens arrange tomato, olives, and green onion. 4) Take a screw-top jar and add olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano, and pepper. 5) Place the lid and shake... - 44.829

GETTING READY 1 Throughly clean the eggplant and peppers. 2 Chop into 1/2-inch thick slices. 3 Peel the onions and slice them to about 1/4-inch thickness. 4 Clean the mushrooms and cut into thin slices. 5 Lightly coat the grill with cooking spray and... - 44.7967

Cook macaroni in salted water and drain. Proceed as follows: saute chopped onion in a little butter; add ground meat and stir until brown; add tomato paste thinned with a little water. Add seasoning, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Cook until meat... - 44.785

GETTING READY 1. In a large food processor, tip in the whiting and the salmon 2. Run the food processor twice or mince the fish twice 3. Rub the minced fish through a hair sieve to get an absolutely smooth fish’ 4. Add the egg whites to the mixture 5. Chill... - 44.5949