In Greek: αρνί φρικασέ, pronounced ar-NEE free-kah-SEH The Greek definition of “fricassee” may differ from what you know in your kitchen, and this is a Greek classic. Lamb fricassee with avgolemono (a traditional egg-lemon sauce) is a favorite in Greek homes. It’s an easy recipe to make and a celebration of taste. It is equally delicious made […]

This Greek fish recipe is made using Tsipoures which is gilt head bream. You can also use steaks of halibut, turbot or cod instead. This recipe is not so well-known as other Greek psaria recipes, even in Greece. The flavour is magnificently subtle and delicate, the fish is tender and succulent, the celery surprisingly refreshing […]

Chicken Soup Avgolemono is perhaps the most iconic of all Greek soups. It’s on the menu at every Greek restaurant or diner and you’ll find it as the first course at most Greek holiday celebrations. Note: If you like your soup very thick, you can add two tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in a bit of warm […]

Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks juice of 1-2 lemons, strained 1 – 2 cups hot broth or boullion Method: Beat the egg yolks for two minutes. Continue to beat and gradually add the lemon juice. Beat in the hot broth or boullion. The amount of liquid depends on how thick you want the sauce.

Summary Boiled meat ball soup Servings: 5 Ingredients 1/2 lb of beef’s ground 3/4 cupof  bread’s crumbs 1 pinch of dill 3 eggs 3/4 cup of flour (All purpose) 2 lemons, juiced 1 pinchof  mint 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 medium, white onion, finely chopped 2-3 pinches of parsley 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: 4-6 Cup Broth ( Chicken ) 4 Whole Egg ( Whole ) (Separated) 3 Whole Lemons(Squeezed) 1 Pinch Pepper(To taste) 1/3 Cup Rice(Cooked for 10 minutes) 1 Pinch Salt(To taste) Servings: 4 Method: Beat egg whites and beat yolks separately and then mix together. Add lemon juice to mixture and beat again. Put some […]

Avgolemono is an egg-lemon mixture that turns a simple dish of boiled beef and vegetables into a special meal. Inexpensive stewing meat works very well in this recipe, making it an economical choice for a family dinner. After the meat and vegetables are boiled, rice is added to the broth, then a mixture of eggs and lemon […]

This is a favorite winter dish and one that combines the succulent flavors of braised pork, celery, and the beloved Avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. It’s a great one-dish meal that screams for crusty bread to dip in the flavorful sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive […]

Ingredients: 3 lbs of pork (preferably with bones) 2 bunches of tender celery, including leaves 2 medium-size onions finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For Avgolemono Sauce: 2 eggs, lightly beaten Juice of 1 1/2 lemons 1 tbsp of corn flour (Optional if needed) Method: Wash […]

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs lemon juice 1 cup of boiling stock (of meat or chicken). Optional: Spoon(s) of flour, for thickening the sauce METHOD Beat the eggs with the lemon juice. Add gradually the stock and stir constantly while the sauce is heated. Do not let the sauce boil. Add flour if you want to thicken […]