Author: Charlotte
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Beef Kokkinisto (Greek Cinnamon-Tomato Braised Beef)
Beef Kokkinisto (Greek Cinnamon-Tomato Braised Beef) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 2 in (5 cm) chunks 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp olive…
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Garides Shrimp Linguine With Tomato Ouzo Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried linguine 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1/2–3/4 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste 3…
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Astakomakaronada: Greek Lobster Pasta in Tomato-Ouzo Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 small lobsters (600–700 g / 1¼–1½ lb each), preferably pre-split by your fishmonger 6–7 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, 5 garlic cloves, 1 small red chili or ½…
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Citrus Revani Semolina Cake with Syrup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including cooling and soaking) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar + 2 cups (480 ml) water (for syrup) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, strips of lemon and orange peel 3 large eggs…
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Easy Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or…
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Greek Chicken Lemonato With Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 15–60 minutes optional marinating) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3–3.5 lb (1.4–1.6 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks 3–4 lemons (zest and juice, plus slices/wedges) 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450 g) small…
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Greek Roasted Vegetables (Psito Lahanika)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cut in 2.5 cm (1 in) strips 2 medium zucchini, cut in 1.5 cm (1/2 in) half-moons 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 250 g (9…
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Epirus-Style Alevropita: Thin Rustic Feta Cheese Pie
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, for the pan 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) whole milk 1/4 cup…
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Grilled Pork Souvlaki With Lemon Garlic Yogurt Marinade
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating) Cook Time: 12–15 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus…
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Psari Skordo-Lemoni: Greek Baked Garlic Lemon Fish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, halibut, or similar) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced 2 lemons (zest of 1, juice…
