Ingredients: 4 cups shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess juices) 4 cups self raising flour 150g feta cheese (crumbled) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of chopped fresh herbs (dill, mint and oregano) 2 – 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 3 tbsp of balsamic vinegar Salt […]

These ground beef burgers are so simple, yet they are a delicious and quick, satisfying meal. Prepare extra patties for the freezer because they freeze well and are great to keep on hand for busy weeknights. The recipe hails from my Thea Kanella of Platanos, Greece who was kind enough to make them for us […]

I first enjoyed this dish in Athens and couldn’t believe I had never tasted it before. A warm fresh pita is topped with savory kebabs then bathed in a creamy yogurt sauce. On top of that is a savory tomato sauce with some extra paprika sprinkled on top. This can be served with rice pilaf or […]

In Greek: αγριογούρουνο κοκκινιστό pronounced ah-ghree-oh-GHOO-roo-no koh-kee-nee-STOH Wild boar meat is generally lean and, once soaked to remove the gamy flavor, is delicious – and can be very tender. I’ve made this dish many, many times, and each time, I’m surprised by how wonderful boar meat tastes in this variation of a traditional tomato-and-oil-based (kokkinisto) […]

DOLMATHES ME BAKALIARO KAI TOMATENIO AVGOLEMONO Ingredients: 1 piece salt cod fillet, about 21⁄2 pounds One 22-ounce jar vine leaves in brine 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups finely chopped white and tender green parts of scallions 1⁄2 cup long-grain rice, preferably basmati 3 large firm, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped or grated Salt and […]

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Loukoumades (fried doughballs in syrup), Loukoumia, Ravani, Touloumbes and Baklavas are some well-loved desserts. There are also Pastish, cookies made of ground almonds, that are offered to guests at weddings. Flaounes are savory Easter pies that contain goats cheese (or a variety of cheeses), eggs, spices and herbs all wrapped in a yeast pastry, then brushed with egg […]

In this pita recipe, the cabbage is tender cooked with celery root and carrot and then combined with feta and kasseri cheese as a delicious filling for a pan-sized pie. Serve this Lahanopita on its own for a light meal or on the side as a savory side dish. Prep Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours, […]

If you are bored with the same old chicken recipes, then you need to try Kotopita (koh-TOH-pee-tah). This is a savory pie made with a moist and flavorful chicken filling topped with flaky phyllo dough sheets and baked to a lovely golden brown. You can serve this as a lunch or dinner entree in larger wedges, […]

In Greek: σκαλτσούνες με καρύδα, say: skahlt-SOO-nehs meh kah-REE-thah This recipe for Honey Coconut Turnovers is made in the traditional Greek way – with olive oil (no butter). Depending on the filling, skaltsounes and other small pies are served as appetizers, snacks, and desserts. This sweet version is perfect with coffee, tea, or milk – at home, […]