Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake) Recipe – Greek SpecialPortokalopita is a deliciously different cake, and a must-try for anyone who is afraid of phyllo. Why? Because here the phyllo is shredded to bits—the messier...
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Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe – Greek Special
Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe – Greek SpecialGreek rice pudding is simple, comforting, and delicious. Some people in Greece make it with eggs, but my aunt prefers it without. It’s best enjoyed cold — if you can...
Avgolemono Soup Recipe – Greek Special
Avgolemono Soup Recipe – Greek SpecialAvgolemono is one of those soups that I’ve made many times, but rarely from scratch. It’s usually a ‘there’s nothing in the house’ type of thing and made...
Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe – Greek Special
Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe – Greek SpecialThe authentic Greek tzatziki sauce recipe. Find out how to prepare this creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip as served in the very best taverns!Prep Time10...
Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese) Recipe – Greek Special
Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese) Recipe – Greek SpecialSaganaki is a Greek appetizer made with fried kasseri cheese. The ritual of adding brandy and flambéing the cheese was started by restaurateurs in Chicago, who...
Vaselopita (Greek New Years Cake Recipe – Greek Special
Vaselopita (Greek New Years Cake Recipe – Greek SpecialA delicious vasilopita recipe (Greek New Years cake) infused with the aromas of oranges and garnished with a thick and glossy vanilla glaze! Vasilopita is a traditional...
Halloumi Cheese Fingers Recipe – Greek Special
Halloumi Cheese Fingers Recipe – Greek SpecialThese halloumi fries are Middle Eastern style mozzarella sticks made with only 4 ingredients – flour, eggs, panko and non-melting halloumi!Prep Time10 minCook Time20 minTotal...
Branzino Mediterranean Recipe – Greek Special
Branzino Mediterranean Recipe – Greek SpecialThis branzino recipe is simple, healthy, and delicious. This Mediterranean fish, also known as “Greek Sea Bass,” should be cooked whole. The fish cavity can be...
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe – Greek Special
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe – Greek SpecialGreek chicken souvlaki makes for an easy and flavorful recipe. Marinate the chicken, thread the pieces on skewers, and grill them up!Prep Time30 minCook Time8 minTotal Time38...
Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe – Greek Special
Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe – Greek SpecialThis Greek Baklava recipe makes a crispy and impressive sweet dessert! With walnuts and cinnamon layered between flaky phyllo dough brushed with melted butter, it’s baked...