Category: Food and Recipes

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as an appetizer or meze) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) yellow split peas, rinsed 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced (optional) 4 1/2 cups (1.1 L) water, plus more as needed…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours bean soaking) Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (plus soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 sheets phyllo dough (about 12 x 17 in), thawed 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, lamb, or a…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 cookies Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling and coating) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for dough) 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp brandy or ouzo…