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Spanakopitta Me Avga (spinach Pie W/eggs)

Wash spinach in plenty of water and cut in sm. pcs.; place in bowl. Salt lightly; stir to spread salt evenly. Take spinach, a handful at a time, and squeeze out the excess water; place it in another bowl. Saute the onion in half the butter until it is a light, golden color; add the […]

Yemistes Domates Me Avga (stuffed Tomatoes)

Clean potatoes; boil until just tender; cool. Peel them and place on platter. Cut 6 very thin slices from the cheese and grate the rest. Wash tomatoes and cut off tops; scoop out pulp and pass thru a strainer; reserve. Salt and pepper the tomato cases and turn upside down to drain. Sprinkle the potatoes […]

Kibbeh Bissanieh (baked Lamb And Wheat)

Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 pounds of lamb, onion and seasonings. Knead well. To Make Filling: Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown. Add the 1/2 pound of ground lamb, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until meat is browned. Spread half the […]

Soudzoukakia (smyrna Meatballs)

Have meat ground twice. Soak bread in cold water and squeeze out the excess well. Mix meat, bread, garlic, and cumin together; form egg-shaped meatballs; roll lightly in the flour. Heat butter or oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the soudzoukakia until brown on all sides. Remove them from the pan with a slotted […]

Pilafi Me Saltsa Domata (pilaf W/tomato S

Saute onions in half the butter until a light-golden color. Add garlic, and cook until soft, but not brown. Add tomatoes, celery, parsley, and salt & pepper. Simmer 1/2 hr. Pass sauce thru strainer, or puree in blender, then return it to pot. Cook until thick. Prepare rice as direced. Brown remaining butter and pour […]

Revani

THE SYRUP 3 1/2 c Sugar 3 c Water Sift flour, then mix it with the farina, baking soda and baking powder. Cream butter until very light, andd vanilla, and beat again. Beat egg yolks in bowl with the sugar until very thick. Add to the butter, beating in thoroughly. Beat the whites in another […]

Tzatzii (yohurt Garlic Sauce)

DIRECTIONS 1/4 ts Salt 1 ts Vinegar Add minced tgarlic to yogurt and work in salt, vinegar and oil, working well until well blended. Add sliced cucumbers an mix well. Serve over fried zucchini squash. A very cool and refreshing treat. More or less garlic, salt and vinegar can be added to suit your taste. […]

Kanape Me Kasseri

Trim crust from bread and cut into desired shapes with canape cutter or sharp knife. Top each pc. w/thin slice of cheese cut to fit the sape of the bread. Granist edges w/mortadella or other salami, and the chopped olives, pickles, or relish.

Amigdalota (almond Cookies)

If you blanch your own almonds, place in oven for a few minutes to dry, then chop them finely. Place in deep bowl. Add sugar. Beat egg whites lightly in another bowl, and add to the almonds. Add farina or bread crumbs and the vanilla, and knead well. Pinch off small pcs. and roll each […]

Dolmathes (stuffed Grapevine Leaves)

Rinse leaves in cold water. Let stand in warm water as dolmathes are being prepared. If necessary, simmer leaves in water 5 min. to soften. Remove stems. Combine meat and remaining ingred., except butter, adding up to 1/2 c. water to make a soft, loose mixture. (Start with 1/4 c.) Place 1 tsp. filling in […]

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