Ground Lamb Kebabs
This Greek recipe for ground meat kebabs has a decidedly Anatolian aura but is found in variations all over the Eastern Mediterranean and Eastern Aegean.
Tag: GREEK YOGURT
Kalamata Olive-Greek Yogurt “Mayo” / Mayioneza me Eliopasta
A mayo fit for the Mediterranean Diet! Try this delicious mixture of Greek yogurt, Kalamata olive paste, extra virgin Greek olive oil and more on all your sandwiches.
Greek Yogurt Cheese Cake with Mastiha or Ouzo Cookies and Spoon Sweets
This Greek recipe for cheesecake gets a lot of its flavor from the ouzo- or mastiha-scented cookies that are used as its base. Top it with your favorite Greek spoon sweet and serve it with Greek tea or coffee!
Spicy Carrot-Greek Yogurt Spread
Here’s a great, easy dip that’s a take on traditional tzatziki in that it has a Greek yogurt base. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Pina Colada Revani
Revani or Ravani is one of the most traditional Greek nut-based, syrup-soaked cakes. There are many Greek recipes for such cakes. This recipe is from my most recent book, My Greek Table, and marries the almond-based Greek classic with the flavors of a pina colada! The result is….irresistible.
Carrot Ribbon-Apple-Frisee Rusk Salad with Tahini Dressing
Here’s a Greek recipe for Greek salad that isn’t what you think! No tomatoes, for one. This Greek salad calls for all the wonderful flavors of Fall, with apples and carrots in the front and center. I love to embellish it with some texture in the form of Aegina pistachios and to add to […]
Mushroom “Gyro” Pita Wrap Sandwich
Everyone loves a down’n’dirty gyro, the thin slices of pork or chicken (not lamb as many people believe) shaved off a layered stack that grills slowly on an upright rotisserie. It’s classic Greek street food. But most of us feel a little guilty when indulging in it because in most cases the meat is processed […]
Grilled Peaches Brushed with Greek Olive Oil
Grilled fruit is not a Greek tradition, but I give this simple, elegant summer dessert a Greek twist with the addition of a marinade that calls for any one of the organic regional olives oils available at my online shop. Infused with a bit of ginger, aromatic herbs, and a pinch of black pepper, […]
Lemon Cake with Greek Yogurt, Olive Oil & Honey
I give my kids sweets. But most of the time, I make them myself, and this lemon-olive oil-Greek yogurt cake is an example. Sometimes, my son gobbles a piece down for breakfast and looks forward to eating a bit when he comes home from school. Use authentic Greek honey and olive oil, which you can […]
Mashed Potatoes with Greek Feta and Yogurt
Everyone loves a great mashed potato recipe, the ultimate comfort food. This one, with Greek feta, yogurt and olive oil added to the potatoes, is a wonderful variation. It goes well with all sorts of comfort foods, especially tomato based stews.