Author: Charlotte
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Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers)
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings (about 8 stuffed vegetables) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large ripe tomatoes 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) 3 medium potatoes, cut into wedges 1 1/2 cups…
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Greek Kleftiko: Slow-Roasted Lamb with Garlic and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 kg (4.4 lb) bone-in lamb shoulder or leg 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) waxy potatoes, cut into wedges 2 large onions, cut into wedges 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced or…
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Pan-Seared Greek Saganaki With Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6–8 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 block (225–250 g / 8–9 oz) kefalotyri, graviera, or kasseri cheese, about 2–2.5 cm (1 in) thick 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2–3 tbsp extra-virgin…
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Greek Soutzoukakia Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) ground beef or 50/50 beef-pork 3 slices day-old white bread + 80 ml (1/3 cup) dry red wine 1 egg, 1 small onion, 3 garlic cloves,…
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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…
