This is a traditional dish for Carnival and Ascension Day (the Thursday forty days after Easter that celebrates Christ’s rise into heaven). Ingredients: Filling ingredients: 2.5-lb. leg of lamb, cut into cubes 4.5 c. warm water (heated in a saucepan or microwave, not from the tap) 1 c. minced onions 1.5 c. chopped celery 1.5 […]

Ingredients: 2 kilos of pork meat 2 kilos of Kolokassi (Taro Roots) 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 onions finely chopped 1 bunch of celery leaves chopped 4 ripped grated tomatoes 1 tbsp of tomato paste 2 lemons Salt and pepper to taste In Cyprus, Taro has been in use since the time of […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of Pork Sirloin 3-4 bunches of fresh spinach 1/2 a cup of corn oil 1 cup of hot water 1-2 tbsp of corn flour or plain flour 2 tbsp of tomato paste 1 medium chopped onion 2 ripped tomatoes chopped Salt and pepper to taste Method: Cut pork sirloin in small pieces, […]

Ingredients: 3 lbs of pork (preferably with bones) 2 bunches of tender celery, including leaves 2 medium-size onions finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For Avgolemono Sauce: 2 eggs, lightly beaten Juice of 1 1/2 lemons 1 tbsp of corn flour (Optional if needed) Method: Wash […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of pork ribs cut in small pieces 1 lb of mushrooms cut in quarters 1-2 tbsp of flour 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 large onions chopped Finely chopped parsley 1 1/2 cup of red dry wine Salt and pepper to taste Method: Wash the pork ribs and season with salt and […]

Ingredients: 1-2 kg of lamb or Goat cut in big pieces (preferably with bones) Olive oil Juice of one lemon Oregano Salt and pepper to taste The best parts of the Lamb or Goat for this recipe is everything else except for the legs. Make sure to ask your butcher the animal should be young […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of Lamb 3-4 bunches of fresh spinach 1/2 a cup of corn oil 1 cup of hot water 1-2 tbsp of corn flour or plain flour 2 tbsp of tomato paste 1 medium chopped onion 2 ripped tomatoes chopped Salt and pepper to taste Method: Cut Lamb in small pieces, wash and […]

Ingredients: 1 kg of lamb (preferably breast) 1 1/2 kg of cauliflower 1/2 cup of olive oil 1-2 finely chopped onions 1 1/2 cup of white dry wine 1 1/2 cup of hot water 1-2 tbsp of tomato paste Salt and Pepper to taste Method Cut meat in medium pieces, wash and place in a […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of Lamb 1 kilo of Green Beans 1/2 a cup of corn oil 1 1/2 cup of hot water 2 tbsp of tomato paste 1 medium chopped onion 2 ripped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Method: Cut Lamb in small pieces, wash and strain. String your beans, cut in half, wash […]

Ingredients: 1 medium head lettuce 1 bunch romaine 10 radishes, sliced 1 medium cucumber, sliced 6 scallions (with tops), cut into 1/2−inch pieces 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 24 Greek or ripe green olives 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 (2 ounce) […]