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Recipes

Greek Tzatziki

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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Besy Spanakopita Ever!!!

Posted by Chef #776905  

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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Greek Salsa

Posted by Marni Ulch  

A great and different twist on the ol' chips and dips course. Also great as a type of relish, served over baked chicken breasts or grilled fish. MORE»

Recipe #269563

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Fresh Fig and Feta Salad With Toasted Walnuts

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

It's fig time here in SW France, and I have been busy making up new fig recipes, as well as making jams, pickles, alcohol steeped figs and chutneys with all our harvest! This was thrown together one Sunday afternoon as a starter for a lazy Al... MORE»

Recipe #250866

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Greek New Year's Orange and Brandy Cake (Vassilopita)

Posted by PanNan  

Entered for the World Tour '05 RecipeZaar event. I haven't tried it yet, but hope to soon. In Greece, on New Year's day, after lunch, the father traditionally cuts into this rich cake. It has the year written on the top with almonds, and there... MORE»

Recipe #134803

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Phyllo, Bread and Pudding

Posted by ameatlanta  

Different take on bread and pudding. Great way to use phyllo leaves when you have left over leaves from making some other special treat. Recipe said was Egyptian ummmmmmmmm? But then Egypt has been conquored by both Greece and Persia. Fusion of... MORE»

Recipe #102181

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Figs in Mavrodaphne Wine With Manouri Cheese

Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a 'winter' dessert recipe popular in many of the upscale tavernas in Athens and always offered at the end of a meal. The dried figs are poached in wine and served with fresh manouri cheese, fresh mint (more than just a garnish!), and a... MORE»

Recipe #85330

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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

(27 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

The secret to my spanakopita is 3 kinds of onion - red onion, spring onions and leek. If you are lacking one, just add more of the others, but this is the 'secret ingredient' to an excellent pie. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #84770

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Lamb Kebab Souvlaki With Tzatziki

(2 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Ground lamb is not readily available in Greece - no butcher wants to grind it for you! We generally have pork or chicken souvlaki. Because of the use of ground meat, this is what we call a kebab here. Delicious! MORE»

Recipe #82170

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Chestnut Rice Stuffing

Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is the only stuffing I've ever eaten all my life - and the thing is, I have never even wanted to try another! This is my mom's recipe. Mothers give daughters good lessons in life - this is one of the best my mom gave me. I have not provided a... MORE»

Recipe #78097

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Chickpea Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by Mimi Bobeck  

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Recipe #68189

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Kouloura (Cypriot Bread Ring)

Posted by Missy Wombat  

This Cypriot bread is also popular in Greece. MORE»

Recipe #61609

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Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake)

(3 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a great breakfast cake, with a very spicy flavour. Nutritious too. Please note that there are no eggs or fat (other than the oil in the tahini) in this cake, which makes it denser than normal. If you are looking for a light cake, this... MORE»

Recipe #59786

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Linda's Greek Rice Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Linda's Busy Kitchen  

This salad is delicious with just about anything...Especially good with anything from the grill...ENJOY!!! MORE»

Recipe #52295

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Mouth-watering MACAROONS

Posted by Gingerbee  

These delicious coconut cookies are popular anytime of year...not hard to make and store well in a tin. MORE»

Recipe #50970

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Thiples

Posted by JustJanS  

Posted by request. I used to love these years ago. MORE»

Recipe #46327

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Greek Galaktoboureko

(2 reviews) Posted by Sue L (*Lorie*)  

This is my husband's favorite Greek dessert. It is like a baklava, except there is custard inside, all nice and ewwy-gooey. He gets all ewwy-gooey, too when he has this. MORE»

Recipe #44110

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Peasant-Style Greek Chicken

(3 reviews) Posted by Miss Annie  

This is a common meal enjoyed in Greece. It's incredibly delicious, and while it's cooking, the smell will have everyone in the house hanging around the kitchen. I find that the chicken stays moist if it is covered for the the first 20 minutes of... MORE»

Recipe #40834

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Feta Cheese and Olive Bread

(2 reviews) Posted by najwa  

Try using herbed feta cheese instead of plain, or add your favorite herbs ... yummy!! I always freeze leftovers, then heat in the microwave. Makes 1.5 pound loaf MORE»

Recipe #40206

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Pork Souvlaki

(31 reviews) Posted by Derf  

Sooo good broiled, wonderfull luncheon or dinner with a Greek salad and rice pilaf. adapted from Canadian Living mag. (cook time includes 10 minutes marinating time) The photo shows them in a pita, have tried them both ways in and on, equaly good... MORE»

Recipe #39526

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