Ingredients: One 3 – to 31/2-poand chicken, cat into serving pieces Salt to taste 1/4 cap red wine vinegar 11/2caps extra-virgin olive oil 6 large red onions finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 pound Greek feta cheese, crumbled Makes 6 servings Method: 1. Trim the chicken of excess fat. Place in a […]

KOTOPOULO ME ANGINARES(Peloponnesos) Ingredients: One 3- to 31⁄2-pound chicken, cut into serving pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste All-purpose flour for dredging 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste Juice of 1 large lemon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or […]

Ingredients: 1 1.2kg or 2-1/2lb Whole Red Snapper Juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp freshly chopped oregano 1 cup of Olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay leaf crumbled 1lb of new potatoes sliced 6 tomatoes sliced 1 tbsp of breadcrumbs 1 lemon, sliced Sea […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of small fish (red mullet) 1 cup of corn oil 1/2 a cup of olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup of wine vinegar 2 cups of cold water 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 tsp of sugar 1 spring of rosemary 1 1/2 cup of flour Salt and pepper to […]

In Greek: σουβλάκι αρνίσιο, pronounced soov-LAH-kee ahr-NEE-see-yoh The key to tender lamb souvlaki is the marinade, so don’t skimp on the timing. The longer they marinate, the better they will taste… and they will disappear as fast as you can make them! Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 8-10 pound leg of lamb, trimmed and boned, […]

Greek Souvlaki can be the perfect outdoor dish, or cooked indoors as appetizers, main dishes, and snacks. These skewers can be made with meat, seafood, and vegetables. Souvlaki Recipe – Recipe for Grilled Pork Souvlaki Souvlaki is part of the Greek experience. By far the most popular “fast” food in Greece, they are relatively inexpensive […]

In Greek: πιπεριές με τυρί, pronounced pee-peh-reeYES meh tee-REE This recipe is a specialty in the shadows of Mount Olympos, where it is served as a meze with a locally made spirit. Serve it as an appetizer, meze, or side dish. The recipe calls for bull’s horn (or Anaheim or Cubanelle) peppers (long and tapered, light green […]

In Greek: σαγανάκι (pronounced sah-ghah-NAH-kee) Saganaki dishes take their name from the pan in which they are made. A sagani is a two-handled pan that is made in many different materials. In the market, look for a small paella pan, small cast iron skillet, or even an oval au gratin dish. Serve this as an appetizer, as an […]

In Greek: τυροκαυτερή, pronounced tee-roh-kahf-teh-REE A specialty of the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece, this dip is served all over Greece – in varying degrees of heat. My family likes this one hot, so I use jalapeno peppers that make my eyes water just from touching them. This recipe works with red and green […]

In Greek: σουβλάκι αρνίσιο, pronounced soov-LAH-kee ahr-NEE-see-yoh The key to tender lamb souvlaki is the marinade, so don’t skimp on the timing. The longer they marinate, the better they will taste… and they will disappear as fast as you can make them! Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 8-10 pound leg of lamb, trimmed […]