Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

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 […]

Fasolada soup recipe2

Ingredients: 375mL Beans ( Navy ) 2 Medium Carrots Sliced in Rounds. 1-2 Whole Celery( Stalks ) 1 Batch Celery ( Leaves ) Coarsely chopped. 180mL Oil ( Olive ) 2 Medium Onions ( White )Finely Chopped. 1-2 Pinch Pepper To Taste. 2-3 Pinch Salt To Taste. 2 Medium Tomatoes Finely Chopped. Servings: 8 Method: Soak […]

Fasolada soup – Recipe1

Ingredients: 455 g Beans (Navy) 3 Medium Carrots Sliced 3 Item Celery (Leaves)Chopped 250 mL Oil (Olive) 1 Medium Onions (White)Chopped 1 Pinch Pepper To taste 1 Pinch Salt To taste 250mL Tomato ( (Sauce) ) Servings: 6 Method: Soak the beans in water from the previous night. Strain the water and place the beans […]

Cooking With Ouzo

Ouzo, the national drink of Greece, is an anise flavored liqueur that packs a powerful punch behind a delightful licorice taste. Ouzo also brings a hint of that licorice taste, in a light and supporting role, to many recipes, adding a surprising freshness that enhances rather than overwhelms. Ouzo has a strong taste and high alcohol […]

Basic Recipe for Greek Salad Dressing

The simplest of all salad dressings is a drizzle of Greek extra virgin olive oil and wedges of lemon on the side – squeeze to taste. For salads with feta cheese like the Greek Salad, I recommend straight olive oil (with a little water). For salads with cucumber, I like oil and vinegar. My favorite dressing, […]

Cos (Romaine) Lettuce Salad – Maroulosalata

In Greek: μαρουλοσαλάτα, pronounced mah-roo-lo-sah-LAH-tah Cos lettuce (also known as Romaine, Roman, and Manchester lettuce) is the only kind used for this favorite, easy salad with a glorious taste. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 heads of Cos (Romaine) lettuce 8-10 spring onions, cleaned and finely chopped (bulb and stalk) 1/3 cup of fresh dill, […]

Kotopoulo Stifatho (Stifado): Chicken and Onion Stew

In Greek: κοτόπουλο στιφάδο, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh stee-FAH-thoh Stifatho dishes are generally known for including boiler and/or pearl onions, wine, and a tomato sauce, and this recipe is no exception. The wonderful combination of spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves) makes this a vibrant stew. The optional addition of cheese adds even more depth. Chicken stifatho is commonly served with […]