Lahano salata Ingredients 1 white cabbage 2-3 carrots a little olive oil 1 pinch of pepper 1 pinch of salt a little, white vinegar Directions Cut the cabbage in half and discard the outer tough leaves and the inner core. Cut each half into quarters and wash under cold water. Place each quarter on its […]

Summary A different way to eat your beets. Servings: 6 Ingredients 4-5 beetroots, with stalks and leaves 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (optional) a little olive oil 1 pinch of salt a little red wine’s vinegar Directions Wash the beetroots and the stalks very well under cold running water many times to remove any dirt. […]

Summary Beetroot Salad Servings: 4 Ingredients 2.20 lbs of beetroot 4 teaspoons of olive oil 2-3 pinches of salt 4-5 teaspoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions Remove the leaves from the roots and wash both thoroughly. Add salt and a little vinegar to a pot of water and boil the roots for approximately 35 minutes. Add […]

Yet another variation of Greek salad! Ingredients: 8 oz of feta cheese, crumbled 1 large cucumber, peeled  on, cut into 1/2″ cubes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons of fresh mauntano or mint, minced 1/2 of mint, lightly packed, fresh leaves 3/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of black olives (“Kalamata” olives) 2 […]

In Greek: μαρουλοσαλάτα, pronounced mah-roo-lo-sah-LAH-tah Cos lettuce (also known as Romaine, Roman, and Manchester lettuce) is the only kind used for this favorite, easy salad with a glorious taste. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 heads of Cos (Romaine) lettuce 8-10 spring onions, cleaned and finely chopped (bulb and stalk) 1/3 cup of fresh dill, […]

In Greek: χταπόδι στιφάδο, pronounced khtah-PO-thee stee-FAH-tho A delightful stew made with a large quantity of onions – but the dish wouldn’t be the same without them. Use small pearl stewing onions if you can find them. I couldn’t when I was making this, as you can see in the photo, so I used medium-sized […]

In Greek: σοφρίτο, pronounced so-FREE-toh This is one of the top dishes recommended to visitors to the Greek island of Corfu (Kerkyra). Serve with rice or potatoes. Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of round steak, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 shot glass of vinegar 1 shot glass […]

In Greek: στιφάδο, pronounced stee-FAH-thoh The key to this recipe is the long cooking time, which brings together the tastes of the beef, onions, garlic, bay leaf, and rosemary. (I’m told that by adjusting the amount of water, this works well in a slow cooker or crockpot – see note below the recipe.) Serve with […]

A fabulous presentation dish that’s easy to make, and perfect for the holidays or other special occasion, this Grape Leaf Wreath salad looks as good as it tastes. The filling is a classic combination of rice and lentils with a vinaigrette dressing and feta cheese, and the grape leaves can be used straight from the […]

Boiled greens or Horta vrasta (HOR-tah vrah-STAH) are a staple in any Greek household. These are easy to prepare and when dressed with a bit of olive oil and lemon, you will really enjoy the clean, pure taste. Like spinach, boiled greens wilt and reduce when cooked to a fraction of their original quantity. For four ample servings, […]