greek and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Saffron Scented Fresh Figs With Cinnamon and Honey

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delectable dessert that makes full use of fresh, luscious, ripe figs with a sophisticated saffron and honey syrup. This is often on my dessert menu when my figs are in season, and is an easy and yet impressive end to any special meal. Although I... MORE»

Recipe #381952

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Stuffed Vine Leaves With Lamb and Wild Rice

Posted by Chef #1322060  

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Wild Rice and Lamb MORE»

Recipe #381436

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Cyser Baklava

Posted by Abi Q  

We are making cyser and grabbed a couple cups for the baklava and it is the most amazing syrup ever. MORE»

Recipe #344876

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Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies)

Posted by puppitypup  

These are not the traditional Cream of Wheat cookies with raisins. Instead, these are Greek cookies, which I understand were traditionally called Fenekia. They are similar to Russian Teacakes. Recipe from villagegarden.com, posted upon request,... MORE»

Recipe #343425

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Greek Pasteli (Sesame Seed & Honey Snacks)

(4 reviews) Posted by All-Natural-Nut  

While in Greece I saw this "candy" that I loved from childhood...little bites of sesame and honey that were soft because they did not have any sugar. Inspired, I set out to see if I could buy them in the US but found instead that they... MORE»

Recipe #326367

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Pantespani - Greek Sponge Cake With Orange

Posted by Um Safia  

Pantespani is a traditional light sponge cake, soaked in a light syrup. It can be served as is, with toppings such as whipped cream and strawberries (similar to strawberry shortcake), with some toasted almonds, or other toppings of your choice,... MORE»

Recipe #324575

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Summer Time Easy Courgette - Zucchini Carpaccio

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delightful and very elegant summer starter dish that is fresh and easy to make. The combination of the parmesan cheese with the hazenut oil and black olives is a very sophisticated flavour, making this a wonderful dish to serve before any... MORE»

Recipe #315903

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Tyrokafteri - Greek ** Hot **pepper Cheese Dip

(2 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a traditional recipe for Tyrokafteri, which is a specialty of the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece. This particular recipe comers from Nancy Gaifyllia, who says "My family likes this one hot, so I use jalapeno peppers that make... MORE»

Recipe #307625

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Arakas Me Anitho: Greek Dilled Peas With Peppers

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is an authentic Greek dish, which is incredibly easy to make - just put everything in a pot and it makes its own magic. Peas, lots of fresh dill, red and green peppers, and green onions simply cook together without interference to make a... MORE»

Recipe #307623

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Fassolakia Freska Me Domata - Greek Green Beans & Tomato

(3 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a recipe for delicious green beans & tomato, cooked the traditional Greek way. Fresh grean beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Recipe by Nancy Gaifyllia, she says "This... MORE»

Recipe #307592

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Kolokythakia Tiganita - Greek Battered Fried Zucchini / Courgett

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

Here's another grear vegetarian Greek dish. Soda water in the batter keeps these thin slices of fried zucchini light and crispy. A simple recipe, serve these as an appetizer or meze, or a side dish. Recipe by Nancy Gaifyllia, she says "The... MORE»

Recipe #307589

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Yigandes Plaki - Greek Baked Beans & Tomato Casserole

(3 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a traditional vegetarian Greek dish. The main ingedients are of course, the huge beans & tomato.....try to find original yigandes (gigantes, gigandes) beans at a Greek or ethnic market for this dish, otherwise use the biggest lima... MORE»

Recipe #307587

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The Traditional Cyprus Sandwich With Halloumi, Onions and Tomato

(9 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I first had one of these wonderful sandwiches just after I had moved to Cyprus; I remember sitting in an old, rundown taverna with a chilled Keo beer, whilst gazing out towards the deep blue Mediterranean Sea! Bliss! They are usually made in long,... MORE»

Recipe #307295

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Yemista Me Ryzi - Greek Stuffed Vegetables (Vegetarian)

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This recipe is for the ever popular stuffed vegetable, but this time there is NO meat involved! This particular recipe comes from Kaliroi Krasanaki & also goes by the name Yemista tis Kalliroi! (Kalliroi's Stuffed Vegetables). This recipe is... MORE»

Recipe #307218

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Kritiko Boureki - Cretan Boureki!

(2 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

Here is a great traditional recipe for Boureki from Crete. These are quite easy to prepare and make a delicious light lunch or dinner. As a variation, you can add oregano & garlic. You may also use an extra sheet of phyllo to close the Boureki... MORE»

Recipe #305607

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Kremidotiganites - Greek Onion Fritters!

(3 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a recipe for the traditional Greek way of making onion fritters — they are super tasty & easy to make. MORE»

Recipe #305539

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Tzatziki Sauce-- Greek Cucumber/Yogurt Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by Miracle Miriam  

This is the cool and creamy sauce that usually is served as a condiment on Greek Gyro sandwiches. The recipe calls for the thicker, Greek Yogurt, also called, "Greek Cheese". If you can't find this type of yogurt, you can use plain,... MORE»

Recipe #304166

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Greek Tzatziki

(1 reviews) Posted by dalia :)  

The well-known yogurt/cucumber/garlic Greek appetizer! Make sure you use some kind of soft, smooth tasting yogurt, like drained "Total" yogurt. You can adjust the quantity of the garlic according to taste. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #296996

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Queen Mab's Midsummer Night's Dream Rose Petal Cake

Posted by French Tart  

Many of you who know me very well on Zaar, will also know of my love of and extensive research into historical traditions, cooking, food and recipes; this is a cake recipe that I have been refining for some time now, and at last, I have tweaked it... MORE»

Recipe #290576

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Besy Spanakopita Ever!!!

(2 reviews) Posted by Taste The Lightning  

I altered this recipe from the Greek restaurant that I work at and out of the many variations of spanakopita I've tried, fresh, authentic or frozen, this is easily the best. My dad dislikes spinach and he thinks this is just wonderful. Also,... MORE»

Recipe #289141

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