Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Cold Beet Soup – Krya Pantzarosoupa

In Greek: κρύα παντζαρόσουπα, pronounced KREE-yah pahnd-zah-ROH-soo-pah This recipe has its origins in Eastern Europe, and combines beets, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of yogurt to make a delightful appetizer or main dish soup. Using pre-cooked canned or packaged beets makes this a quick and easy dish.This thick soup is a favorite light meal on […]

Beetroot – Pandzaria Salad recipe 2

Summary A different way to eat your beets. Servings: 6 Ingredients 4-5 beetroots, with stalks and leaves 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (optional) a little olive oil 1 pinch of salt a little red wine’s vinegar Directions Wash the beetroots and the stalks very well under cold running water many times to remove any dirt. […]

Beetroot – Pandzaria Salad

Summary Beetroot Salad Servings: 4 Ingredients 2.20 lbs of beetroot 4 teaspoons of olive oil 2-3 pinches of salt 4-5 teaspoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions Remove the leaves from the roots and wash both thoroughly. Add salt and a little vinegar to a pot of water and boil the roots for approximately 35 minutes. Add […]

Pantzarosalata (Beetroot Salad)

Ingredients: 1 kilo of fresh beetroots with stalks and leaves 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 10 springs of parsley finely chopped 4-5 tbsp of olive oil 1-2 tbsp of vinegar to taste 1/2 a tbsp of pickled capers Salt and pepper to taste Method Cut and separate the beetroots from the stalks and green […]

Savory – Throubi Herb

Greek name and pronunciation: Throubi, θρουμπί, pronounced throo-BEE At the market: Savory is seldom available at the grocery market as a freshly cut herb. It is most often sold as dried leaves in disposable containers. Summer savory is easily grown in indoor herb gardens or outdoors in warm weather. Physical characteristics: In the wild, savory […]

Greek Food And Drink Glossary

Now, when you entertain people to a Greek meal, you can impress them with your knowledge of Greek! The letters in bold italics show where the accent should go when you pronounce it. almond – ameegdalo (soft d) aniseed – anitho apple – meelo apricot – vereekoko artichoke – aggeenara (hard g) asparagus – sparangee (hard […]

Salads

Mediterranean Greek Salad Greek Pasta Salad Greek Orzo Salad Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad Traditional Greek salad Greek Hot Potato Salad Greek Swirls Salad Athenian Salad (Salata Athenas) Greek tuna salad Saganaki Greek salad Basic Recipe for Greek Salad Dressing Cos (Romaine) Lettuce Salad – Maroulosalata Zorba salad Beetroot – Pandzaria Salad recipe 1 Beetroot – […]

Garlic Sauce – (Skordalia)

INGREDIENTS 1garlic 1/2 kg breadcrumb olive Oil vinegar METHOD Wet the breadcrumbs in the water and then drain them well. Clean and crush garlic in a mortar or using a fork. Mix the drained breadcrumbs with the garlic. Stir well the mixture with a mixer until a smooth paste is obtained. Add olive oil and […]