Author: Charlotte
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Greek Giouvarelakia Meatballs in Velvety Egg-Lemon Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 225 g ground beef (80–85% lean) 225 g ground pork 1/2 cup (100 g) uncooked white rice, rinsed 1 small onion, finely grated 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley + dill 4 large eggs (1…
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Crispy Kolokithokeftedes Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 18–20 fritters) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g zucchini (about 3 medium), coarsely grated 1 tsp fine sea salt (for draining zucchini) 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 spring onions, finely sliced 60 g feta cheese, crumbled (about…
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Greek Psari Plaki: Baked White Fish with Tomatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock, halibut or similar) 1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil,…
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Greek Shrimp Saganaki With Tomato, Ouzo, and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a generous meze or light main) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small onion, finely…
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Baked Chicken Giouvetsi with Orzo and Tomato
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.2–1.4 kg bone-in skinless chicken thighs and/or drumsticks 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1…
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Smoky Greek Melitzanosalata Roasted Eggplant Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1/3 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 large eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g total) 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more…
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Greek Lamb and Spinach Stew with Lemon and Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut in 1.5-inch cubes 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more…
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Crispy Greek Loukoumades with Warm Honey Syrup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 30–36 loukoumades) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rising) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp (6 g) instant or active dry yeast 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar + 1/2 tsp salt 1…
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Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato and Chorizo Pizza
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) sweet potatoes, scrubbed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 3/4 tsp fine sea salt, divided 1/4 tsp black pepper 8 oz (225 g) Mexican chorizo, casing removed…
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Chicago-Style Italian Beef and Giardiniera Pizza
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (one 12-inch pizza) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (using prepared dough) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, store-bought 1 cup (240 ml) crushed tomatoes or plain tomato sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp dried…
