Appetizers
Ouzo-flamed cheese
These are intended to be an appetizer, but they would also be a great thing to put on a bed of lightly-dressed greens as a meal-sized salad. 1 C flour 1 lb kasseri or romano […]
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Cookies & Candies
Ouzo cookies
Make a double batch of Powdered Sugar Cookies. Use 1 T Ouzo instead of the vanilla. After the cookies have cooled, glaze them with a mixture of Ouzo and powdered sugar. (Mix about 1/2 C […]
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Kalamata Olive Spread
This is almost too simple. 3 C Kalamata olives, pitted 1/3 C olive oil In a food processor, coarsely chop the olives. Then turn on the machine and add the olive oil in a steady […]
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SPANAKORYZO (SPINACH RICE)
2 lbs 4 oz spinach 1 1/2 C long grain rice 3-4 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped dill 2 C olive oil 2 lemons Saute onions in oil. Wash spinach, shred roughly, and […]
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Tzatziki
Grate 1 cucumber, mix with 1 lb yogurt. Add 4-5 cloves finely minced garlic, 4 T olive oil & 2 T vinegar, plus salt and pepper.
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GARIDES ME SPANAKI KE FETA (SHRIMP WITH SPINACH & FETA)
Saute 2-3 sliced green onions in 1 C olive oil with 1/2 C dill. Add 1 lb 2 oz shredded spinach and simmer 25 min. Add 2 lbs 4 oz shrimp and cook 5 more […]
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Moussakas me Melitzanes
4-5 eggplants 1 lb 2 oz ground meat 2-3 tomatoes 1 C olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic 1/2 C grated parmesan flour 3 C bechamel sauce (I use […]
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NOODLES, METSOVE STYLE
(Hylopites Metsovou) 1 lb 2 oz egg noodles 4-5 diced tomatoes 9 oz bacon 2 chopped onions 2 cloves garlic 3 1/2 oz olive oil salt & pepper Grated kefalotyri or parmesan Cut bacon into […]
Appetizers
PITA APO TA YANENA
1 lb 9 oz grated gruyere 9 oz butter 3 eggs 1 lb 2 oz milk Pastry: 3 C flour, 1 C yogurt, 5 T butter, salt, water Place flour in bowl, add yogurt, melted […]
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Skordalia (garlic potato sauce)
Peel 18 oz potatoes and boil in plenty of water. Drain and puree, then season with salt. Add 4-5 cloves finely minced garlic, 4-5 T olive oil, 2-3 T vinegar. Serve cold.