Author: Charlotte
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Greek Stuffed Squid with Rice in Tomato Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12–16 small squid (about 1–1.2 kg / 2.2–2.6 lb total), cleaned, tentacles reserved 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup (100 g)…
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Arakás Laderos: Greek Stewed Green Peas With Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main dish) or 6 (side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium waxy potatoes, diced (about 2 cups / 280 g) 3 cloves…
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Greek Sesame Bread Rings (Koulouri Thessalonikis)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 koulouria (12 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including rising) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (500 g) bread flour 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant or active dry yeast 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) fine sea…
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Spanakopita Rolls: Spinach and Feta Phyllo Spirals
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 20 rolls (about 6–8 servings as an appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 22–25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 sheets phyllo dough (about 14 x 18 in / 35 x 45 cm), thawed 8 tbsp (115 g) unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp olive oil 2…
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Spicy Whipped Feta (Tyrokafteri) With Roasted Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups spread) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) Greek feta, in brine, drained and crumbled 1/2 cup (120 g) full-fat Greek yogurt 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled,…
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Karpouzi Me Feta: Greek Watermelon and Feta Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups (about 900 g) seedless watermelon, chilled and cut into 1-inch cubes 7 oz (200 g) Greek feta cheese, cut into small cubes or crumbled 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2–3 Tbsp fresh…
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Kariokes: Chocolate-Coated Crescent Treats from Leftover Cake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 crescent treats (12 servings) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (300 g) fine leftover cake crumbs (plain or chocolate) 1 1/4 cups (125 g) finely ground walnuts, plus 1/4 cup (25 g) chopped for…
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Crispy Lamb Kokoretsi, Greek Spit-Roasted Offal
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 2 hours (including cleaning and marinating) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g lamb liver, trimmed, cut in 2.5 cm cubes 300 g lamb heart, trimmed, cut in 2.5 cm cubes 300 g lamb sweetbreads or kidneys,…
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Creamy Tzatziki with Warm Pita Bread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (as a dip) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling, optional) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (360 g) full-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 large English cucumber, grated and squeezed (about 3/4 cup packed) 2–3 garlic cloves, finely grated (about 2…
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Grilled Chicken or Pork Souvlaki With Tzatziki
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 30–60 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or pork shoulder, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp fresh…
