Category: Main Ingredient

Main Ingredient Recipes

Greek Burgers Stuffed with Feta

Add a Greek touch full of flavor to your burgers: feta! A very easy and delicious recipe, that the whole family will love!

Lamb-and-Vegetable Souvlaki

Lamb, Peppers, Tomatoes and Pita Bread Make the Perfect Souvlaki

Makes 4 servings For the Marinade: 2 tablespoons coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons Greek dried oregano 2 tablespoons minced garlic ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh strained lemon juice 2 1/2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1 ½- inch cubes (There should be about 16 […]

Tzatziki with Purslane, Cucumbers and Herbs

Arguably one of the most iconic Greek dips and sauces, tzatziki is incredibly versatile as a stand-alone dish served with crudite, pita or even rusks, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps (souvlaki and gyro being the most famous). Look for the olive oil and vinegar that willmake your tzatziki authentic by going to […]

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho)

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel

Black-eyed peas are one of the easiest legumes to cook. You don’t have to soak them. They are filled with nutrition and have a wonderful, nutty flavor. In Greece, regional specialties abound for black-eyed peas, among them this lovely, savory, vibrant stew from the Aegean islands, where fennel is one of the core flavors.You can […]

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