It is really important that you use a good quality feta cheese for this recipe. I used the best: Feta Tripoleos, which is authentic Greek feta cheese from the southern Greek city of Tripolis. This particular feta is stored in wooden barrels and not tins or plastics. Some of the finer cheese shops will stock […]
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Tomato and Feta Salad
The quickest and easiest of all salads, this tomato and feta combination takes a few minutes, tastes wonderful, and adds an authentic Greek touch to any meal. If you don’t have time or the ingredients for a full Greek salad, this is a great substitute. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 large ripe tomato 1/4 […]
Greek Tomato Dip
Ingredients: 2-3 large ripped tomato grated 2-3 cloves of garlic or to taste Olive oil Oregano Finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Method: Grate the tomatoes and place them in a fine strainer to strain the excess liquid. Add some salt over the grated tomatoes, stir and wait for a few minutes until […]
Tyrokafteri: Hot Pepper Cheese Dip
In Greek: τυροκαυτερή, pronounced tee-roh-kahf-teh-REE A specialty of the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece, this dip is served all over Greece – in varying degrees of heat. My family likes this one hot, so I use jalapeno peppers that make my eyes water just from touching them. This recipe works with red and green […]
Riganatha: Grilled Bread with Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Oregano
In Greek: ριγανάδα, pronounced ree-ghah-NAH-thah This is one version of Greek bruschetta and a favorite and easy recipe for a quick snack or accompaniment to drinks. Use homemade crusty country bread, or thick slices of sourdough, french, or italian bread. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 3/4-inch slices of country style bread chopped tomatoes […]
Great Green Beans – Fasolakia Lathera
Vegetable dishes that are cooked with olive oil and tomatoes are referred to as lathera (lah-the-RAH) in Greek, because the key ingredient is flavorful olive oil, or “lathi.” The most popular vegetable to make “lathera style” is the green bean, but you can try this dish with small zucchini, okra, or peppers as well. This version includes […]
Hot Peppers – Kafteres piperies
Greek name and pronunciation: kafteres piperies, καυτερές πιπεριές, pronounced kahf-ter-ES pee-peh-reeYES At the market: Hot peppers are available in a variety of forms – fresh, dried, coarsely ground, flaked, and powdered. They come in a range of colors and sizes. Physical characteristics: The size, shape and color of hot peppers depends upon the variety and […]
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Katiki – Greek Cheese
Katiki is a creamy white cheese made from goat’s milk or a combination of goat’s and sheep’s milk. It has a salt content of 1%. Greek name and pronunciation: Κατίκι, pronounced kah-TEE-kee At the market: Katiki Domokou can be found commercially in Greek and Mediterranean markets, or ethnic grocers and cheese specialty shops. Using Katiki: […]
Kroketes Spanaki: Spinach & Cheese Croquettes
In Greek: κροκέτες σπανάκι, pronounced kroh-KEH-tes spah-NAH-kee The type of cheese in the recipe is purposely vague. Try it with feta, or with a sharp cheese like kefalotyri or parmesan, or a mild cheese like anthotyro or farmer’s cheese. Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of fresh or frozen spinach 1 […]