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Pasta

This layered dessert is just dreamy – a Kataifi pastry base soaked in syrup, a custard filling and fresh whipped cream topping. Pasta is the...

Desserts, Recipes

Kourambiedes (Powdered Sugar Cookies)

These buttery cookies are traditionally served at Christmas, and are given to guests at weddings and baptisms. They melt in the mouth. Handle gently, as...

Desserts, Recipes

Koulourakia – Easter Twists

4 large eggs, divided 1½ lb. unsalted butter 1/3 cup vegetable shortening (not margarine) 11/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 4 tsp. baking powder...

Desserts, Recipes

Baklava

4 cups ground walnuts 2 cups ground almonds (and/or pecans) 4 Tbs. sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cloves 1 lb....

Desserts, Recipes

Dolmathes

Stuffed grape leaves can be served cold as part of an appetizer (meze) platter or a salad plate. Or they can be served hot with...

Entrees/Main Dishes, Recipes

Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)

This is a wonderful appetizer that each cook modifies slightly to suit their personal preferences. Some people use a lot more onions, some use none...

Appetizers/Side Dishes, Recipes

Mousaka

4 large eggplants ½ cup olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 lb. lean ground beef 1 cup parsley, chopped ¼...

Entrees/Main Dishes, Recipes

Pastitso

Layered, baked macaroni with a seasoned tomato-cinnamon meat sauce topped with creamy béchamel and cheese sauce. Serves 8 – 10 1 lbs thick pasta (ziti...

Entrees/Main Dishes, Recipes

Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

This recipe is so simple to make but is a wonderful comfort food. The smells while cooking will bring back memories of Greece. Whole chicken...

Entrees/Main Dishes, Recipes