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 […]
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Tiganites me Stafithes: Sugared Raisin Pancakes
In Greek: τηγανίτες με σταφίδες, pronounced tee-ghah-NEE-tes meh stah-FEE-thes These delicious small pancakes are generally served as dessert, but can certainly be adapted to breakfast or brunch. Made without milk or eggs, they are slightly crunchy. The key to getting an authentic taste is to use black raisins (currants). Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total […]
Krepes Sokolatas: Chocolate-Filled Crepes
In Greek: κρέπες σοκολάτας, pronounced KREH-pes sok-oh-LAH-tahs Crepes have become so popular in Greece that crepe stands are almost as numerous as souvlaki stands. Greek crepes are prepared in many ways; this particular recipe for chocolate crepes was inspired by my granddaughter. It makes 3 large crepes which, in the Greek style, are slightly heavier […]
Greek Recipes for Pancakes & Crepe
In the Greek tradition, pancakes and crepes are eaten as sweet snacks, around the time other cultures enjoy brunch or a late afternoon tea time. Greek Medallion Pancakes – Tiganites These small fried puffs of dough fall somewhere between a pancake and a fritter. A very simple recipe that makes up a good-sized batch of […]
Pagoto Kaimaki: Orchid Ice Cream with Gum Mastic
In Greek: παγωτό καϊμάκι, pronounced pah-ghoh-TOH kah-ee-MAH-kee This fabulous, creamy ice cream calls for gum mastic, that gives it an almost chewy texture, and salep, used as a thickening agent. Both give the ice cream a unique taste. Golden gum mastic from Chios (mastiha) may be available through Greek grocers, and salep (salepi, sahlep, sahlab […]
Granita Lemoni: Lemon Granita
In Greek: γρανίτα λεμόνι, pronounced ghrah-NEE-tah leh-MOH-nee Granitas are also known as “ices” and are a delicious summer treat. There are two secrets to this recipe: (1) the smaller the pan, the longer it will take to freeze, and (2) it needs to be scraped and mixed every 20 minutes in order get the perfect […]
Pagoto yia Paithia: Ice Cream for Kids (No-Cook)
In Greek: παγωτό για παιδιά, pronounced pahg-hoh-TOH yah pehth-YAH No cooking… just great fun for the kids. Divide the mix (before adding the goodies) into 2 or more bowls and let the kids get creative! And while the kids are making their own ice cream with 6 egg whites, use the yolks from those 6 […]
Pagoto Krema: Vanilla Ice Cream
In Greek: παγωτό κρέμα, pronounced pah-ghoh-TOH KREH-mah This basic recipe for vanilla ice cream is delicious as is, or with additions of chocolate chips, pieces of cookies, or other additions of your choice. Also, try topping with homemade chocolate sauce orstrawberry dessert sauce. Ingredients: 2 cups of full fat milk 6 egg yolks 1 cup of granulated […]
Greek Recipes for Ices, Granitas, and Ice Cream
Always a favorite during the hot months (and for many, during winter as well), these Greek recipes include ices (granitas), ice cream, and the famous mastic-flavored “kaimaki” ice cream. Greek Vanilla Ice Cream – Pagoto Krema This basic recipe for vanilla ice cream uses full fat milk and whipping cream, and can be used as […]
Homemade Greek Gyro Sandwich or Dinner
The way professionals make gyro on an upright rotisserie is fabulous, but not the most practical for most of us cooking at home. This version uses the same meat (pork) and seasonings, but has been adapted to home cooking. Other popular versions of Greek gyro are made with beef, lamb, or chicken. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total […]