Greek egg dishes include a wide variety of omelets, eggs with vegetables, cheeses, and meats. Fourtalia – Classic Frittata of Andros Fourtalia – Recipe and Instructions for Fourtalia – Classic Frittata from Andros Greek Omelets & Scrambles: They’re Not About the Eggs It may sound strange, but traditional Greek omelets and scrambles are not focused […]

In Greek: σαρικόπιτα, pronounced sah-ree-KOH-pee-tah Shaped like little turbans, these sharp-tasting cheese pies are a specialty on the island of Crete. They are best made with homemade phyllo dough rolled out to the thickness of 2-3 pieces of copier paper (or setting number 6 on a pasta machine), but in a pinch, can be made […]

In Greek: μυζηθροπιτάκια, pronounced mee-zee-throh-pee-TAHK-yah Use your homemade phyllo dough and a pasta machine for this easy and quick recipe for a sweet cheese pie to serve as a dessert or snack. Tip: These can be made ahead of time and frozen. Freeze flat on a tray covered with a towel and foil. Once frozen, place in plastic bags. To […]

In Greek: ξεροτήγανα, pronounced kseh-roh-TEE-ghah-nah The end result of this recipe for honey-dipped spiral pastries is similar to that for thiples, but the dough for xerotigana does not usually contain eggs, and the recipe does not contain any hard-to-find ingredients. And the pastries are fabulous. Quick-fried spirals of the thinnest dough are dipped in a honey syrup and […]

In Greek: δίπλες, pronounced THEE-ples These light, crunchy pieces of fried pastry dough are a delicious sweet to serve with coffee, as a party food, and as a snack. Thiples can be made in different shapes, the most common being bow ties and spirals (done here). Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 […]

In Greek: λουκουμάδες, pronounced loo-koo-MAH-thes This recipe calls for yogurt. Look for thick, strained Greek yogurt at your grocer’s or use plain (unflavored) yogurt and strain it using a piece of muslin or a clean white dish towel. Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 3/4 cup of strained yogurt 2 cups of all-purpose flour […]

n Greek: λουκουμάδες με πορτοκάλι, pronounced loo-koo-MAH-thes meh por- toh-KAH-lee This recipe for these delightful small puffs of fried dough is another version of the honey-drizzledtraditional loukoumathes recipe. Instead of being drizzled with honey, they are dipped in a delicious orange-flavored syrup. A favorite Hanukkah treat. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of shortening 3/4 […]

In Greek: μανούρι με κυδώνι, pronounced mah-NOO-ree meh kee-THO-nee This dish is another example of the versatility of Greek foods. I have seen this dish recommended as an appetizer, and it also works well as a dessert, with brunch, or as a snack. Greek manouri cheese is a goat cheese and can be substituted if […]

In Greek: σφακιανόπιτες, pronounced sfah-kiyah-NO-pee-tes It is customary in Greece for local dishes to be given the name of the area or region where they originated; thus, sfakianopites are named for Sfakia, a lovely area of Crete. These cheese pies, made with ouzo, can be served as a meze with ouzo, raki, or tsikoudia (local spirits), as […]

Loukoumades are golden puffs of fried dough that are bathed in sweet syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts. This recipe hails from Matina Caribacas a friend and fellow parishioner at our church who perfected her loukoumades after many years of trial and error. They are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside – […]