Greek cooking
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49 · 85 minutes · This is truly a unique dinner recipe that is very different than traditional lasagna!
13 ingredients
Meat
- 2 lbs 90% lean ground beef, lean
Produce
- 2 Onions, medium
Refrigerated
- 6 Egg, large
Canned Goods
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Pasta & Grains
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
Baking & Spices
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 3 tsp Salt
- 1 Salt and pepper
Dairy
- 10 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 12 oz Kasseri or kefalotiri cheese
- 1 qt Whole milk
Liquids
- 1/2 cup Water
Rellasanders saved to Recipes for rella
2 · 20 minutes · Greek stuffed eggplant with meat sauce, topped with a rich béchamel sauce is one of the heartiest and most filling dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine.
18 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Beef and/or lamb, ground
Produce
- 4 Eggplants, medium
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp Parsley or/and mint
- 3 Tomatoes, medium fresh
- 1 can Tomatoes
Refrigerated
- 2 Egg yolks
Baking & Spices
- 1/8 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 Punch of nutmeg
- 2 Salt
- 1 Salt & pepper
- 1 Stick cinnamon
- 1 pinch Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
- 6 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- 1/8 cup Butter
- 1 1/8 cup Milk
- 1 1/3 cup Parmesan or pecorino or kefalotyri cheese, grated
Tanya Heyns saved to Healthy
69 · Portokalopita is an orange cake with yogurt, phyllo dough and syrup very popular in Greece. Full of orange flavor is the ultimate dessert for every occasion.
69 · Portokalopita is an orange cake with yogurt, phyllo dough and syrup very popular in Greece. Full of orange flavor is the ultimate dessert for every occasion.
9 ingredients
Produce
- 2 Orange, zest of
Refrigerated
- 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
- 20 g Baking powder
- 450 g Phyllo dough, dried and cut into pieces
- 785 g Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Oils & Vinegars
- 265 g Corn oil
Dairy
- 200 g Greek yogurt 2, fat
Liquids
- 765 g Water

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2 · If you want this delicate custard wrapped up by layers of thin, crunchy phyllo bathed in delicious, succulent syrup, you should make galaktoboureko, the famous Greek custard pie.
12 ingredients
Produce
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Lemon, zest
Refrigerated
- 2 Egg yolks
- 4 Eggs
Baking & Spices
- 2 Cinnamon stick
- 4 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Semolina, fine
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Bread & Baked Goods
- 12 sheets 1 package phyllo pastry
Dairy
- 1 1/4 cup Butter
- 8 cups Whole milk, fresh
Liquids
- 2 cups Water

Cherry Kee saved to GREEK FOOD
2 · 45 minutes · Lemony potatoes roasted in lemon juice garlic, chicken broth and oregano makes this an amazing side dish. Crispy on the outside with a creamy center. This is one of those classic recipes that can accompany so many meals.
9 ingredients
Produce
- 3 half lbs Baking potatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
Condiments
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
Baking & Spices
- 1 Sprinkle Paprika
- 1 Pepper, Fresh ground
- 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
Other
- 1 And half cups chicken broth

Vanessa saved to Food - Sides
3 · 50 minutes · The Ultimate Christmas Cookie: White as snow-Greek Butter Cookies-Kourabiedes, a delicious shortbread type cookie that melts in your mouth!
8 ingredients
Refrigerated
- 1 Egg yolk
Baking & Spices
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3 cups Cake flour
- 4 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
Nuts & Seeds
- 3/4 cup Almonds, toasted
Dairy
- 1 cup Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- 1 tbsp Cognac or brandy or ouzo
Liquids
- 1 Rosewater

Lynne Wedeen saved to Recipes: Greek
8 · 25 minutes · This Greek rice recipe just needs about 5 minutes of hands on time and it turns out so fresh and flavorful, thanks to the lemon and fresh herbs. We serve this up often and it's a huge hit with my family.
8 ingredients
Produce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Onion, medium
- 2 tbsp Parsley
Canned Goods
- 4 cups Chicken broth
Pasta & Grains
- 2 cups White rice, long grain
Baking & Spices
- 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tsp Olive oil

Betty Delk saved to Food & Drink
60 · The perfect dessert. Buttery Phyllo filled with sweet custard then drizzled with honey syrup. #greekdesserts #desserts #greekrecipes #phyllo #dimitrasdishes
60 · The perfect dessert. Buttery Phyllo filled with sweet custard then drizzled with honey syrup. #greekdesserts #desserts #greekrecipes #phyllo #dimitrasdishes
15 ingredients
Produce
- 1 Orange, Juice of
Refrigerated
- 1 Egg yolk
- 2 Eggs, whole
Condiments
- 1 cup Honey
Baking & Spices
- 1 Cinnamon, Ground
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Semolina flour
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
Bread & Baked Goods
- 1 lb Phyllo pastry
Dairy
- 1/2 lb Butter, unsalted
- 3 cups Whole milk
Liquids
- 2 cups Water
Other
- Zest of a small orange

Dimitra's Dishes saved to Easy Greek Desserts
60 · 30 minutes · Manestra- the BEST simple Greek comfort food made with orzo, ground beef (or lamb or turkey), onions, and tomato with mint and cinnamon.
10 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
- 1 Onion, large
- 1 heaping tsp Spearmint, dried
Canned Goods
- 8 oz Tomato paste
Baking & Spices
- 1 Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
Dairy
- 1 Romano cheese, grated
Liquids
- 4 cups Water
Other
- 1 cup Orzo (whole wheat or regular is fine)
4 · This sensational Greek chicken pie was discovered by Rick Stein in a mountain village in the Zagori region of Greece. The pie is made from a whole chicken. The chicken and onions are first poached, and the liquid then reduced to a gelatinous sauce. It is the sweetness of the onions that really counts here. #chickenrecipes #chickenpie #greekchicken #chefrecipes #greekchickenpie
4 · This sensational Greek chicken pie was discovered by Rick Stein in a mountain village in the Zagori region of Greece. The pie is made from a whole chicken. The chicken and onions are first poached, and the liquid then reduced to a gelatinous sauce. It is the sweetness of the onions that really counts here. #chickenrecipes #chickenpie #greekchicken #chefrecipes #greekchickenpie
7 ingredients
Meat
- 1 Chicken, whole
Produce
- 1 kg Onions
Refrigerated
- 3 Eggs
Baking & Spices
- 1 Black pepper
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & Baked Goods
- 6 sheets Filo pastry
Dairy
- 30 g Butter