Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Chickpea Soup – Soupa revithia

Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons of baking soda 1 pinch of dill 1-2 lemons, sliced in wedges 3 oz of olive oil 3 medium, white onions, finely chopped 1.10 lb of chick peas 1-2 pinches of pepper 2-3 pinches of salt Directions Soak the chick peas in water overnight. Drain them, then rub and mix them […]

Kakavia – Fish and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2-3 Medium Carrots 1 Medium Celery ( Stalks ) 2000 g Fish Mixed Fish 185 mL Oil( Olive ) 560mL Onions( White )Chopped 5mL Salt 560mL Tomatoes Chopped 2000mL Water Servings: 8 Method: Clean and wash the fish. Skin the tomatoes, remove the seeds and dice into cubes. Slice the other vegetables and add […]

The Greek Lantern

Ingredients: 1 cup (packed) with parsley sprigs 1/2 a tsp of lime zest 1 cup of cold water 1/2 a cup of fresh lime juice 1/2 a cup of sugar 1 (10 ounce) bottle club soda Method: Blend all the ingredients except from the club soda, in a blender for about one minute. Take a […]

Portokalada (Orange Squash)

Ingredients: 44 orange 24 mandarins 16 lemons 1800 gr of sugar 1800 gr of water 3 cognac glasses of lemon juice Method: Squish the oranges, the mandarins and the lemons and pass the juices through a cheese cloth or a dense strainer. With them you should fill nine water glasses of juice. If they do […]

Vyssinatha: Sour Cherry Cordial

In Greek: βυσσινάδα, pronounced vee-see-NAH-thah The word “cordial” in many places outside the U.S. means a non-alcoholic refreshing drink, andvyssinatha is certainly that. This is a real treat during hot weather. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of sour cherry syrup (see below) 5 ounces of ice water ice cubes Preparation: Add the syrup to the water and stir. […]

Ariani: A Refreshing Yogurt Beverage

In Greek: αριάνι, pronounced ah-ree-YAH-nee It sounds too simple to be a “recipe,” and may sound too strange to be tasty, but once you get used to this yogurt drink, it’s a refreshing non-alcoholic cooler. Some say it’s a great cure for hangovers. This drink is originally from Turkey, and in areas of Greece with […]

How to Make Greek Coffee

Greek coffee is a strong brew, served with foam on top and the grounds in the bottom of the cup. Although it can be made in a different pot, the traditional small pot (shown in photo) is best because it allows the proper amount of foam, which adds to the unique taste. What You Need […]

How To Make Greek Frappé Coffee

In Greek: φραπέ, pronounced frah-PEH A favorite summer drink, frappé is a cool refresher on a hot day for coffee lovers. It’s easy to make using instant coffee (decaf or full octane), and while it can be whipped, the traditional version is shaken … never stirred. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 5 minutes Here’s How: In a shaker […]