In Greek: κεφτεδάκια με πιπεριές, say: kef-teh-THAHK-yah meh pee-peh-ree-YES The meatballs in this recipe for Meatballs in Sauce with Peppers aren’t just made with ground beef (hamburger meat)… they include eggplant! A fabulous tomato sauce with red and green peppers adds to the delightful taste combination. Serve with rice. The recipe serves 6-8. Ingredients: FOR […]

This is a classic Greek style rotisserie leg of lamb. A great meal for any occasion or holiday, such as Easter. This leg of lamb is so good you’ll want to celebrate Tuesday with it. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 3 pound leg of lamb, boned and tied […]

In Greek: αρνί γεμιστό, pronounced ahr-NEE yeh-mee-STOH Versions of this stuffed leg of lamb are often first choice for Greek families at Easter, but this is such a beautiful dish that it’s perfect for special occasions and family meals. Stuffing the butterflied leg of lamb with layers of peppers (red and green) and cheeses is […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια αρνίσια με ελιές, say: beef-TEK-yah ar-NEES-yeeah meh ehl-YES This recipe for lamb burgers with olives is quick and easy to make, and the tart taste of black Greek Kalamata olives  gives the burgers an unexpected taste. The recipe makes 8 to 9 small burgers and serves 4. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: […]

In Greek: αρνί με πατάτες στο φούρνο, pronounced ahr-NEE meh pah-TAH-tes sto FOOR-no This is a lovely dish for an Easter meal or Sunday dinner. Make it into a festive occasion with assorted appetizers, salads, and sides, or just serve it with a salad and cheese for a simpler meal. To increase quantities, figure 1 […]

In Greek: κόκορας κοκκινιστός, pronounced KOH-koh-rahs koh-kee-nee-STOHS In this recipe, the meat is browned (or “reddened” in Greek) before stewing. The classic combination of cloves and cinnamon give this a unique Greek flavor. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pound rooster, cut in pieces 1 cup of […]

In Greek: ρολό με λαχανικά, pronounce roh-LOH meh lah-hah-nee-KAH For many Greek cooks, preparing meat without vegetables in the same pan is an impossible task, and this recipe is a good example. The meatloaf is cooked with tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini to create a one-dish meal. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 […]

In Greek: αρνί με φασολάκια, pronounced ahr-NEE meh fah-soh-LAHK-yah One of the favorite pressure cooker stew recipes, leg of lamb (bone in or boneless) is stewed with tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans. This recipe can also be made using traditional cooking methods. Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 pounds of leg of lamb, bone in (or […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια με πατάτες στο φούρνο, pronounced beef-TEK-yah meh pah-TAH-tes stoh FOOR-no The beer in the burger mix adds a deightful flavor to the burgers which are cooked on top of the potatoes in the oven for a fabulous one-dish family meal. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: For the burgers: 2 – […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο σκορδάτο, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-loh skor-THAH-toh This is one of the easiest recipes to make, and one of the most tempting to eat. Adjust the garlic down if it’s not a favorite, and the classic tastes of lemon and oregano will still make this dish uniquely Greek. Cook Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Ingredients: […]