Easy MoussakaThis Greek dish is made with eggplant, and is really delicious.
HummusI was just going to say "yum", and start listing ingredients. But, I guess I could add that hummus is not some mystical, overpriced dish you can only get at fancy restaurants.
TzatzikiThis is a homemade version of the classic Greek mixture of cucumber and yogurt. It is wonderfully versatile; dip for veggies or pita, topping for wraps, sandwiches or burgers, salad dressing or sauce for chicken, beef or grilled veggies.
Greek Pork Pita PocketsMy mother in-law got us started on these. Very good!
One-Skillet Greek-Style ChickenThis can be used in a pinch, because you don't have to thaw the chicken breasts. Really tasty, and pretty too!
Greek New Year Sweet Bread (Vassilopita)New Year's Bread (Vassilopitta) is prepared for New Year's Eve. It is served at midnight and the person who finds the coin will have luck throughout the year.
Greek Stifatho with OrzoI know it's springtime but it's been chilly here this past week so I pulled out my Greek Grampa's beef stew recipe that I haven't made in years! My grandparents usually served the stew with potatoes or egg noodles but I decided to try orzo instead.
Peloponnesian ChickenAnother of my Greek grampa's recipes. Very, very easy :-) Serves an army or lots of freezable leftovers.
Greek Spaghetti and MeatballsAnother of my Greek papa's recipes. I absolutely love the the orange and cinnamon flavor. It freezes well so I always make an extra batch ;-)
Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs and PotatoesPlace lemon juice, broth, oil, garlic, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag or medium glass bowl. Add chicken, seal bag or cover bowl, and marinate at least 2 hours or up to overnight in refrigerator.
Greek ChickenIn small bowl, mix feta cheese, lemon juice and oregano until smooth. On work surface, flatten breasts. With a spatula, spread cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Fold in half and secure with toothpicks.
Greek Spinach PiePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 C) Lightly oil a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
Greek-Style SquashPlace the yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, olives and onion in a double thickness of heavy duty foil.combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano and pepper; pour over vegetables.
Greek Lemon ChickenCombine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Add chicken; cover and chill 8 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
Greek Rice and BeansSaute onions in olive oil 5 minutes. Add beans and saute 3 minutes more. Add water and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is done. . .
Pastitsio (California Greek Pasta Dish)Heat olive oil in a fry pan or skillet. Brown beef, then add onion and garlic. Salt and pepper lightly. Chop parsley and add.
