Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Soupa Louvana (Yellow Pea Soup)

Ingredients: 10 cups of vegetable broth 2 cups of yellow peas 1 cup of finely chopped onions 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of corn oil 1/2 a cup of lemon juice 1/2 a cup of rice 5-6 pepper corns Hot red pepper flakes to taste (Optional) Salt to taste Black olives Method Place […]

Revithia Soupa (Chick Pea Soup)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of chick peas 1/2 a cup of lemon juice 4 tbsp of Tachini 3-4 cloves of garlic grated Salt and pepper to taste For Garnishment: Olive oil Finely chopped parsley Black Kalamata olives Hot dry red pepper to taste(Optional) The ingredients given are for 6-8 servings Method Place chick peas in […]

Fakes Ksithates (Lentil Soup with Vinegar)

Ingredients: 1 cup of Fakes (Lentil) 2-3 spring onions finely chopped 8-10 stalks of coriander leaves finely chopped 2-3 lettuce leaves finely chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic sliced 1 tbsp of flour 1-2 bay leaves 1/2 a cup of vinegar Chopped parsley for garnishment Salt and pepper to taste This soup is usually made during […]

Psaria Plaki (Baked Red Snapper)

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 […]

Octapodi Ksithato (Pickled Octopus)

Method: Select one or more Octopus (preferably fresh) according to how much you want to make. They must be well beaten and tenderized. Wash well and put it in a pot with some water. Octopuses discharge their own broth which they cook in. Add some water if octopus does not discharge any water. Cook for […]

Taramosalata (Fish Roe Dip)

Taramosalata is an appetizer that can be eaten with bread as a dip or as a spread. Will be found in every Greek house and restaurant and now you can do it your self by following the simple instructions. Ingredients: 1 cup of olive Oil 1 finely chopped onion 250g Tarama (Fish Eggs) 1 1/2 cup […]