Taste

Fried mussels with lemon and ouzo sause

Posted on 18 - 04 - 2012, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1/5kgr mussels in shells
3 cloves garlic (whole)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup of ouzo or tsipouro
2 lemons (juice)
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Wash the mussels with a brush to remove the fluff parts.
In a saucepan sauté the garlic i… Read the rest

Tsoureki – Greek Easter Bread

Posted on 02 - 03 - 2012, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

Number of Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 5 hours
Skill Level: Average
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons g… Read the rest

Rooster in wine sauce served with spageti

Posted on 29 - 02 - 2012, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1 rooster in portions
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 glass of wine
1 cinnamon stick
4-5 spices
2 bay leaves
500gr tomato juice
3 fresh ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup water
1 package spaghetti N.5
grated mizith… Read the rest

Fig Jam

Posted on 12 - 01 - 2012, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1kgr figs
1\2 kgr sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

METHOD

Peel the figs and cut into small pieces.
In a saucepan, place the figs, the sugar, stir well and let them boil over medium heat.
Remove the foam (if there is any).
Shortl… Read the rest

Kourabiethes

Posted on 26 - 12 - 2011, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

2 teacups fresh butter
2 tea cups blanched almonds, cut into pieces, and roasted
3/4 teacups sugar
2 egg yolks
1 cup of coffee brandy
1 coffee cup rosewater
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
all-purpose flour

icing sugar for dusting

ME… Read the rest

Melomakarona (Christmas treat with honey)

Posted on 13 - 12 - 2011, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup corn oil
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 orange zest
1/2 cup brandy
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 tablespoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cokking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
all purpose flour

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SYRUP

1 cup su… Read the rest

Calf with rosemary, honey, Moschofilero and vegetables

Posted on 23 - 11 - 2011, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

6 servings of calf
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup moschofilero wine*
1 liter beef broth
80gr. butter
1 tablespoon honey
Parsley
2 sprigs rosemary
1 lemon peel
all-purpose flour
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cu… Read the rest

Pork Frikase

Posted on 17 - 11 - 2011, in the category: Taste, Traditional Greek Recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1kgr boneless pork
5 green onions
2 dry onions
3 large lettuce
1/2 bunch celery
3 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
water

METHOD

Wash the pork and cut into portions and strain.
Wash the lettuc… Read the rest