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Arni Kleftiko (Oven Baked Lamb)

Kleftiko is usually made out of mature Lamb or Goats meat. It must be cooked in a clay sealed pot wrapped in aluminum foil individual pieces. In the old days and even now, in the villages of Cyprus, one can find in almost every house an outdoor oven made out of clay or bricks called […]

Apple Baklava

Sauteing the apples first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. 6 Golden Delicious apples 6 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Nut Mixture 2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 24 sheets phyllo dough […]

Greek Desserts

Coffee Cake-Style Cakes (9) Cookies & Biscotti (16) Donuts, Puffs, and Other Fried Dough Sweets (12) Ices & Ice Creams (4) Pancakes & Crepes (3) Amigdalota (Greek Almond Macaroons) Apple Baklava Greek and Cypriot Jam recipes Greek Ek Mek Sweet – Ekmek Kataifi Custard in Fillo Pastry – Galaktoboureko Christmas Pudding – Xristougenniatiki Poutinga Greek Lemon & Yogurt Cake – […]

Amigdalota (Greek Almond Macaroons)

Ingredients: 1 pound ground almonds 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons toasted bread crumbs 4 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rose water Confectioners’ sugar Method Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, then add lemon juice. Add almonds, sugar and crumbs to egg whites, folding them in gradually. […]

Greek Feta salad

For main course the Greek Feta salad nicoise is a possibility to live healthy. The punch of pungent saltiness is the reason the Greek add feta to soups, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, omelets and pasta sauces, but if you buy a piece of feta that seems too salty, rinse it well under cold running water before using it. […]

Greek tuna salad

Light summer meal recipes include sandwiches, salads, pastas and soups. Most require little preparation time and are served cool for hot summer nights. Includes food editor’s tips, recipes for quick chicken dinners, results of a tuna taste-test and article on safety of pre-washed salads, the results of our tuna taste test. Enjoy this Simple family […]

Greek Swirls Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rainbow twirls macaroni, uncooked 1 cup crumbled feta, Roquefort or blue cheese 1/2 cup chopped black olives 3/4 cup sliced radishes 1/4 cup sliced scallion 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 […]

Greek soups

Soups with Meat Soups with out meat With pulse Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakes) Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakes) recipe 2 Fasolada soup recipe1 Fasolada soup recipe2 Classic White Bean Soup – Fassolatha Fava – A purée of yellow split peas Cranberry Bean Soup with Chervil and Onions Split Pea Puree Sandorinis – Fava Sandorinia Chickpea Soup – Soupa […]

Greek Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakes)

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked lentils 12 to 15 cups hot water 1 cup vegetable oil 4 to 5 cloves garlic 1 onion, minced 2 stalks celery 2 medium carrots, minced 1 sprig rosemary 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and strained or 1 (30 ounce) can tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste Vinegar (optional) Method Soak […]