VASSILIS22's Recipes

MAKING 1. Place a pan on flame and pour olive oil in it. 2. Add capers and rosemary. Cook for a minute. 3. Drop chicken and cook on medium flame. When the chicken is cooked halfway through add parsley and garlic. 4. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until... - 0

GETTING READY 1. In blender, add tomatoes, capers, cheese, pepper, and oregano. Blend. MAKING 2. Place a pan on medium heat and pour olive oil in it. 3. Drop pork pieces in pan. Stir and cook until done. 4. Pour tomato mixture and cook until... - 0

GETTING READY 1. Soak chickpeas in water for about 12 hours. Drain well. 2. Sprinkle baking soda on chickpeas and set it aside for 1 hour. Then, rinse well under running water. 3. In a large pot, place washed chickpeas and cover it with fresh... - 0

GETTING READY 1. Cut octopus into medium sized pieces. MAKING 2. Place a speed cooker on flame, and heat olive oil in it. 3. Drop onion and octopus. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add red wine, dill, and Daphne leaves in it. 5. Sprinkle pepper, and add tomato... - 95.5718

GETTING READY 1. Soak bread in water, and remove the outer crust. We need only the core. MAKING 2. In blender, add roe of the cod, and lemon juice. Blend well. 3. Gradually add olive oil, and bread in blender. Whisk after each addition. 4. In a small bowl,... - 94.0153

MAKING 1. In a non-stick pan, heat oil and drop chicken pieces in it. Cook until lightly brown. 2. Add green and red pepper in pan. 3. Season with salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook until done. 4. Turn the heat to low and add vinegar, sugar, and ketchup in it.... - 88.7241

MAKING 1. In a skillet, heat oil, and add chopped onion. Saute until translucent. 2. Throw spinach in skillet, and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Pour water to cover spinach. Add tomato puree, just before it reaches boiling point. Mix well. 4. Reduce the flame to... - 98.8907

GETTING READY 1. Pour water on bread core to make it wet, and then press it with your hands to squeeze away water. 2. In food processor, finely chop onion with a touch of olive oil. MAKING 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, bread core, and egg... - 95.6915

GETTING READY 1. Season pancetta with salt and pepper. 2. In a saucepan, heat oil and saute leek for 3-4 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, transfer leek and set aside. 4. In the same saucepan, pour wine and simmer for 4-5 minutes for alcohol to evaporate. 5. Drop... - 97.3151

GETTING READY 1. Season chicken wings with salt. 2. In blender, add tomato, salt, sugar, tomato puree, water, and Tabasco. Blend until smooth. 3. Into a saucepan, transfer the tomato mixture. Set aside. MAKING 4. In frying pan, deep fry chicken wings on... - 98.0009

GETTING READY 1. In wooden skewer thread pork pieces. 2. In a separate skewer, thread chicken alternatively with diced pepper pieces. 3. On a large baking dish, place meat skewers. 4. Drizzle vegetable oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and oregano on top. Turn... - 97.2767

GETTING READY 1. De-salt codfish in water. 2. Slice potatoes and season it with salt. Set aside. 3. In a baking dish, put pieces of codfish skin down. 4. Add potato, tomato, olive oil, and Daphne leaves. 5. Throw green onion, parsley, rosemary, and black... - 101.258

GETTING READY 1. Place feta cheese separately on two pieces of foil. 2. Sprinkle oregano, thyme, peppers, and tomato pieces on top of it. 3. Drop capers and drizzle cheese with olive oil. MAKING 4. Place cheese on grill or in oven at medium temperature. Cook... - 94.2863

GETTING READY 1. Cut chicken into chunks and wash it well. MAKING 2. In a large cooker, heat oil and drop onion in it. Cook until light golden. 3. Drop chicken, and cook for additional 2-3 minutes. 4. Pour wine, and let it boil for about 2-3 minutes. 5. Pour... - 101.382

GETTING READY 1) Wash and dice the tomatoes and cut the cucumber into small rounds. 2) Slice the green pepper and then thinly slice the onion. MAKING 3) Put the tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper and onion in a large bowl. 4) Add the olives and salt and... - 98.9641

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, mix the the flour, salt, pepper and vinegar well with your finger. 2) Add 2 glasses of water and make a dough. 3) Crush the feta cheese. 4) Divide the dough into smaller portions and, on a floured surface, flatten a piece of the... - 97.4075

MAKING 1) Cut the boiled eggs in half. 2) Remove the yolks and put them in a plate. Mash well. 3) Add the mayonnaise and mustard to the mashed yolks and mix well. 4) Add the salt and pepper, mix well and stuff the yolks back into the halved whites (about 1... - 94.4267

GETTING READY 1) Clean the goat well. 2) Mix the salt, pepper and oregano together. 3) Use a knife to slit the meat and season it from the inside. 4) Truss the goat, securing it with appropriate equipment and strong wires. 5) Sew together any open cavities... - 91.3453

GETTING READY 1) Put the chicken pieces in the bowl and add the beer, orange zests, salt, paprika and oregano. 2) Mix the ingredients together well with your hands. Top with the olive oil. 3) Cover the bowl with plastic film and put in the fridge for 1 hour.... - 107.793

GETTING READY 1) Clean and wash the chicken. MAKING 2) Put the chicken in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, skimming the fat from the top as it collects. 3) Add the salt and pepper, cover the... - 102.964

GETTING READY 1) Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with salt and pepper. 2) Set aside for 10-15 minutes. MAKING 3) In a frying pan, put just enough corn oil to cover the base. 4) Add the chicken and fry over medium high heat till it has turned... - 97.0998

MAKING 1) To a medium saucepan, add the water, sugar and cinnamon sticks, Boil for 5 minutes then lower the heat and simmer gently. Remove the cinnamon. 2) In another larger saucepan, over medium high heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the... - 27.9785

GETTING READY 1) Grease 1 medium sized cake pan with butter. 2) Preheat oven to temperature of 250 degrees. MAKING 3) Mix the ingredients for the pastry to make a dough. 4) Divide into two portions, one bigger than the other. 5) Roll the bigger dough ball... - 123.817

GETTING READY 1) Clean and cut the calamari into rings. 2) Put calamari in a strainer and wash it really well. 3) Put the calamari in a bowl, the baking soda and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes. MAKING 4) Wash the calamari really well to get rid of all... - 101.398

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 250 degrees. MAKING 2) Add water to a medium sized pan and bring to a boil. 3) Put a smaller bowl on top of the boiling water, in the pan, and add the chocolate pieces. Let them melt (takes about 5 minutes). 4)... - 70.8349

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 200 degrees. MAKING 2) Add just enough olive oil to an ovenproof pan to cover its surface. 3) Add the aubergine and marrow, followed by the potatoes and tomatoes. 4) Add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree on top and... - 98.9115

MAKING 1) Add water to a slow cooker till it is about half full. 2) Add the beef and let it cook over medium heat till thw water has started to foam. 3) Skim and discard any fat that might have risen to the surface. 4) Add the salt, pepper and olive oil,... - 87.8309

MAKING 1) Add just enough white wine to a frying pan to cover the bottom. 2) Add the chicken and fry till it has started to turn brown. 3) Add the red and green peppers and fry for a few minutes. 4) Next, add the carrot, saute for 2-3 minutes and season with... - 98.4171

Winter is a season to warm up with plenty of food and here is one such recipe. Watch the video showing how to make a colorful Winter salad with lots of vegetables and simple common seasonings. The seasons best offerings! - 95.6428

Shrimps are common in Greek cuisine cooked with different flavors and in different styles. Watch the video showing how to make Shrimps Saganaki or pan fried shrimps with vegetables and ouzo wine. Great when finished with Feta cheese and served over rice! - 78.8733

Looking for dinner ideas to surprise your spouse this valentine's? Here is a recipe to cook creamy chicken with chicken pieces, creamy milk and some common seasonings in Greek style. Great when served with fried potatoes. - 76.9042

Have biscuits or cookies leftover, here is a dessert recipe using them along with other ingredients. Check out chef Vassilis showing how to make Kormos Dessert using biscuit crumbs and cocoa powder along with other ingredients. Chilled in the refrigerator,... - 79.1222

Greek cuisine also includes economical food ideas or recipes that easily meet the day to day needs. Here is one such popular recipe called Strapatsada made using tomatoes, eggs and some simple seasonings. Good to accompany bread or fries. - 77.244

Are you looking out for a recipe to make sauce or a side to go with your favorite appetizers? Watch the video showing how to make Fava or pea sauce with split yellow peas and some simple common seasonings. Great to serve with potato fries! - 84.0744

Be it with a warm cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk, cookies make the perfect treat with delicious beverages. Here is a cookie recipe to please all the family. Crunchy, chewy and extremely delicious, this irresistible cookies are ready under an hour and... - 82.3416

Looking for a main wholesome dish with chicken, here is a recipe right for the purpose. The chef shows how to make Chicken Pie in Greek style using typical Greek ingredients with chicken. Good for get-togethers. - 80.1474

Cooking peas can be easy to make it delicious with other vegetables and seasonings. Here is a video showing how to cook appetizing pea delight with potatoes, onions and seasonings. Great when had alongside feta cheese! - 80.0804

Traditional dishes from Greek cuisine are many using varied meats, vegetables, flavors and seasonings. Check out the recipe to make Spetsofai a traditional country dish from Greece made using vegetables, sausage and seasonings. Good meat fare to go with... - 78.8589

Appetizers with vegetables can be great with drinks or as snacks for lunch. Check out chef Vassilis showing how to make the colorful and nutritious Zucchini Patties with zucchini and other vegetables. Great to have with drinks or with sauce. - 78.7042

Meatballs make good breakfast, lunch and even snacks and here is a recipe from Greek cuisine to make them. Chef Vassilis shows how to make Sutzukakia or meatballs and simmer them in tomato gravy. Soulfully appetizing! - 80.2655

Lentils are nutritious and can be prepared in many ways to turn out deliciously. Here is a recipe to cook lentils with a few flavorings and which can be had with a simple garnish or alongside breads or rice. Simple pleasure! - 82.146

Greek cuisine makes good use of spinach for its health values as well as taste and texture. In the video Chef Vassilis shows how to make Spanakopita or Greek Spinach Pie with spinach, some more greens and seasonings. Good to accompany drinks! - 80.6788

Pasta dishes with meats in Greek style are great mains and full of flavor and texture. Here is a recipe to make Pastitsio - Greek baked pasta dish including ground beef, penne rigate and cheese. Just right for a cheesy meal! - 78.8127

Chicken and rice constitute many flavorful mains in global cuisines and here is a unique recipe. Check out Vassilis cooking Giouvetsio baked Greek meat with chicken, seasonings and risoni or rice. Great to enjoy over get-together lunches! - 80.5691

Greek salads are unique for the ingredients used in them as well as for the ways of making them. Check out this recipe to make Bread Salad or Dakos with brown or white Focaccia bread and seasonings in layers. Makes a good breakfast dish. - 84.1478

Planning a romantic dinner with your dear one? Here is a fish recipe that you must try. Chef Vassilis shows how to cook medium sized fish with some simple seasonings in the oven and serve with a simple sauce. Great to accompany wine! - 80.6437

When you feel like dining on something indulgent, think spaghetti carbonara. This perfect Italian comfort food may not be good for your waistline, but it is definitely appeasing to your taste buds. Creamy, salty and super easy, there is nothing really to... - 111.391

Soups in Greek cuisine are rich with vegetables and seasonings. Here is a recipe to make a vegetarian Bean Soup or Fasolada using beans, seasonings and other vegetables. Great to freak out watching your favorite super-bowl matches! - 81.9784

Beans are healthy especially the fresh ones and here is a recipe with flat beans. Chef Vassilis shows how to cook flat beans with other vegetables and simple seasonings in a speed cooker. Good to serve with breads! - 80.2113

Vegetables offer immense health values besides being colorful when presented. Here is a recipe to cook Gemista or Stuffed Vegetables with tomatoes, bell peppers and aubergines filled with beef mixture. Fulfilling to the core! - 79.94

Greek desserts are delectable and great enough to adorn almost any dessert plate. Check out Vassilis showing how to make Loukoumades or Lukumades - a fried-dough pastry flavored with sweetness. Sweet tooth can stop waiting! - 81.7471

Sweet Pies can surely enhance your surprise parties with close family members. Here is a recipe to make Yogurt Sweet Pie with butter and yogurt as the key ingredients to serve as an after dinner dessert. Enjoy a pleasant evening with this one. - 82.3917

MAKING 1. In a bowl, combine breadcrumb, sugar, flour, sesame seeds, and salt. 2. Crush and add cornflakes into the bowl. Mix well. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with water. 4. Now, coat chicken with breadcrumb mixture and then wash it with egg and back... - 80.3644

Meats cooked with vegetables develop unique flavors of the vegetables as well as the seasonings. Here is a recipe to cook beef in red sauce that is rich with tomatoes, onions, wine and other seasonings. Deep rich meat indeed! - 82.1204

Rice is used in many ways in Greek cuisine and here is a recipe to make a dessert using rice. Watch the video showing how to cook Rizogalo or Greek style rice pudding with flavoring essences. Great when had chilled! - 82.1667

Apple desserts are cool enough to make and serve over most occasions particularly as after meal desserts. Here is a recipe to make Apple Pie in Greek style that is easy to make involving a few simple steps and ingredients. Apple Pie so tempting! - 84.0855

Forget takeouts! Here’s a burger recipe that will not only blow away your mind, but is relatively easy and inexpensive to make too. All you need is a few fresh ingredients and some pantry staples and you can whomp up burgers as good as your neighborhood... - 85.0592

Nothing can beat the warmth, taste and the comfort of biting down homemade breads. They are fresher, better and tastier than store-bought ones and leave you with enough scope to experiment with their flavors too. If you have been yearning lifelong to learn... - 91.8426

Cheese appetizers are always good with drinks or as snacks. Check out this video showing how to make Feta Saganaki or pan seared breaded Feta cheese. Great when served with a lemon slice! - 79.4759

Cheese delicacies require no season or occasion and here is an appetizing cheese recipe. Watch the chef in the video showing how to make Cheese pies with feta cheese and seasonings in the filling. Makes a great tea-time snack! - 79.8509

Ground beef is great when cooked in different ways with seasonings and flavors. Watch the video showing how to make Musaka or Moussaka - sautéed eggplant (aubergine) and potatoes, with minced beef in layers. Great with wine when served after cooling. - 68.9092

Looking for a simple and quick recipe to cook meat or make meat dish for dinner. Check out this recipe to cook Meat Loaf with beef, boiled egg to fill and potatoes. Enjoy with your favorite glass of wine! - 76.6842

Who can resist a glorious low simmered Sunday brunch bursting with loads and loads of vegetable, beef, Parmesan, and spaghetti? Comfort food at its best, spaghetti Bolognese is rich and flavorful to the taste buds, but light and easy on the stomach. A family... - 100.743

Beans are nutritious, no doubt and can be enjoyed with their health values restored to the maximum extend when cooked in the oven. Check out this video showing how to bake cooked beans in the oven with seasonings. Great when had with feta cheese! - 78.7259

Sandwiches are compact and fulfilling foods right enough for breakfast or lunch. Here is a video showing how to make Club sandwich with bacon and chicken filling along with fried potatoes. Enjoy with a bottle of cola! - 74.2009

Bored of having the same oatmeal breakfast every day? Add some variety, taste and health to your breakfast cart with the good old omelets. Quick, simple, and incredibly delicious, omelets are the best early-morning comfort food. If you have been looking for... - 66.3509

Steaks are great for pleasing guests and here is a recipe to cook one. Watch the video to know how to make Baked Steak with diced potatoes along with a few simple common seasonings. Good to accompany wines or drinks! - 56.7592

No other fast food enjoys the kind of popularity as pizza do. Now only if you thought that homemade pizzas were no match to store-bought ones, here’s an eye-opening recipe for you. Stream the video to learn how to make the scrummiest Greek pizza at home.... - 100.159

When you need something healthy and tasty to kick start your day, just try making some fluffy pancakes for breakfast. Pancakes are simple luxury and nothing really beats the homemade ones. In this video, you learn how to make these tasty breakfast treats at... - 105.476