Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg Leg of lamb in portions 2 onions finely chopped 6 tbsp of olive oil 6 tomatoes grated 1 tbsp of tomato paste 2 cups of water 1 tsp of sugar 1-2 cinnamon sticks 1-2 bay leave Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients of aubergine béchamel: 1 kilo of flask aubergines 3 […]

Ingredients: 1 octopus about 1 kilo 1 bunch of dill finely chopped 1/2 a bunch of parsley finely chopped 1 clove of garlic minced or grated 1 leek finely chopped 2 onions grated 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1 1/2 cup of flour 3 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying Method: Defrost the […]

Ingredients: 11/2 pound of fresh mussels 1/2 a cup of white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 3 ripped tomatoes grated or 1 tbsp of tomato paste 1-2 hot peppers sliced 1 onion sliced 2 tbsp of dry oregano 2 cloves garlic sliced 1/4 cup of crumble feta cheese 1/2 a bunch of parsley finely chopped […]

Ingredients: 2 lb cleaned calamari tubes 8 minced cloves of garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest (lemon peel grind) 6 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Chopped parsley for garnishment Lemon wedges Method: Clean and wash the calamari under plenty of running water. Using paper towel […]

Ingredients: 500 grams of small yellow split peas 1 medium onion cut in quarters 1 medium onion finely chopped 125 ml extra virgin olive oil, preferably Greek 1 cup of finely chopped parsley Lemon juice of one lemon Salt and pepper to taste Method: Wash and rinse the split peas under running cold water. Place […]

Ingredients: 4 oz. halloumi cheese chopped 6 eggs lightly beaten 2 Greek sausages sliced 6 green onions chopped (scallions) 1 onion sliced 5 oz. ham chopped 1 zucchini sliced 1 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Method: In a large size bowl, break up the eggs and […]

Σαλιγκαρια με Πλιγουρι Ingredients for 4 portions: 25-30 snails 2 onions 1 big ripped tomato grated 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of crushed wheat 3 cups of water 2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp red pepper Method: Place the snails in a big baking pan and “feed” them for 2 days with flour […]

Ingredients: 1 kg courgettes/zucchini 150g of all-purpose flour 250g of plain yogurt 1 tbsp of baking powder 2 large onions 6 large eggs 100 ml of olive oil 1 tsp of dried oregano 1/2 a tsp of salt 200 g feta cheese crumbled 1/2 a bunch of fresh parsley chopped Salt and black pepper to […]

Greek : Φασολάδα Serves / Yields : 6 persons INGREDIENTS: 2 cups white beans 1/2 liter water 200 gr. lard 3 onions finely chopped 1/2 liter beef broth 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1 bunch parsley 2 bay leafs salt and pepper METHOD: Soak the beans in water over night. […]

VRASTO ME HILOPITES Another classic on the region’s Sunday table. Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little for the noodles 2 medium onions, finely chopped 7 cups water 4 to 5 pounds whole bone-in beef shank, trimmed of fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 […]