Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are the recipes that were favorites over the past week.
1. Traditional Tzatziki
The creamy combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic makes tzatziki a refreshing appetizer that can be eaten alone, with bread, or as an accompaniment to vegetables, meat dishes, and pita wraps. It is one of the dips for which Greece is most well-known.More »2. Grilled Lemon Chicken
Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce). Grilled lemon chicken is a favorite any time of year, and a special treat for picnic cookouts.More »3. Pork Souvlaki - Grilled Pork Kebabs
Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and a favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.More »4. Batter-Fried Zucchini
These fried zucchini are often served as an appetizer/meze as well as a side dish. Soda water in the batter makes them delightfully airy and crunchy. A simple recipe for a delicious dish.More »5. Easy Baked Pasta Carbonara
What we call "carbonara" in Greece isn't what you may have eaten in the past. This Baked Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, bakes in 15-20 minutes, and makes a great family meal.More »6. Recipe for Greek Gyro at Home
Make Greek gyro at home without an upright rotisserie grill. This homemade version includes most of the elements that make professionally-made Greek gyros so fabulous.More »7. Greek Country Salad
A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find.. and no lettuce. This is the Greek salad that has become famous the world over.More »8. Coke Cream Filled Pastry - Kok
In Greek, this is spelled with a "k" and sounds like "coke." The pastry looks something like a miniature MoonPie or a frosted filled cookie, but there the resemblance ends. A fabulous pastry cream filling and chocolate glaze make these bite-sized sweets a favorite.More »9. Easy Spanakopita - Spinach & Cheese Pie
Spinach pie with feta cheese is a favorite and can be made in many ways. This quick recipe is easier than most, and uses commercially prepared phyllo dough.More »10. Dolmathakia - Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat & Rice
There are many variations on recipes for dolmathakia (stuffed grape leaves), but this is one of my favorites using dill and mint. It calls for ground meat and rice, and can be served with a sauce or without.More »
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