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Grilled Octopus

Grilled Octopus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt, peppercorns, and the wine cork; bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place octopus on a cutting board. Using a wooden spoon or meat mallet, pound the octopus multiple times, starting in the middle and moving down each tentacle to tenderize.
  4. 4 Dip tentacles into boiling water 3 times, holding them in the boiling water 2 to 3 seconds each time, until tentacles curl up. Submerge entire octopus in the boiling water. Bring water back to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until octopus is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup

Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse chicken and remove any organs that may be inside. Place in a pot large enough for it to move around, but not too big or the broth will be watery. Add the chicken neck if that is included with your chicken.
  2. 2 Fill the pot with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil. When it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, skimming the fat from the top as it collects. The meat should pull from the bones easily.
  3. 3 Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Add rice to the broth and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 While the rice is cooking, whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a bowl. Remove chicken meat from the bones.
  6. 6 When rice is finished, turn off the heat. Whisk one ladle full of hot broth into the eggs slowly so the eggs do not curdle. Gradually whisk in more broth until the egg mixture is heated. Pour the hot egg mixture back into the pot, whisking briskly. The result should be a creamy, cloudy-looking soup. Season with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. 7 Add pieces of chicken to the soup before serving or serve soup with salted chicken on the side.

By dimitra

My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

By BlutoNYC

Greek Bifteki (Beef Patties)

Greek Bifteki (Beef Patties)

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium, indirect heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, yogurt, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Form mixture into eight equal patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  3. 3 Sandwich two patties around one slice cheese and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining patties and cheese.
  4. 4 Arrange stuffed patties on the preheated grill over indirect heat. Cover and cook until no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Marlies Monika

Feta-Stuffed Hamburgers

Feta-Stuffed Hamburgers

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Knead together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls; flatten to make thin patties. Place about 1/4 cup of feta cheese onto each of four of the patties. Top each of the patties with cheese with one of the patties without; press the edges together to seal the cheese into the center.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 7 to 8 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Greek Pork Tenderloin

Greek Pork Tenderloin

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake until well combined. Taste marinade for tartness: if too tart, add a little more oil; if not enough zing, add more lime juice. The garlic and salt flavors should also be noticeable, but not overpowering. Place tenderloins into the bag, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 hours.
  2. 2 Remove tenderloins from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Grill tenderloins on the preheated grill for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Dave Nash

Basic Hummus

Basic Hummus

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in olive oil for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.
  2. 2 Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with approximately 1 teaspoon reserved liquid. Process until smooth. Mix in the garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By TAZF18

Greek Lamb and Orzo

Greek Lamb and Orzo

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Rub salmon with dill, lemon pepper, and salt. Place on the prepared grill, and cook 15 minutes, turning once, until easily flaked with a fork. Serve with the avocado mixture.

By Carolin

Greek Sausage: Sheftalia

Greek Sausage: Sheftalia

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
60 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground pork, onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Fill a bowl with warm water; add vinegar. Place caul fat in vinegar water, keep submerged for 1 minute. Rinse in cold water, then place on a clean work surface. Carefully open caul fat; cut into 4-inch squares.
  3. 3 Place a small compressed handful of sausage mixture near edge of 1 fat square; fold sides over sausage mixture and roll up firmly. Repeat with remaining sausage mixture and fat squares until you have about 10 sausages.
  4. 4 Prepare a charcoal grill for high heat. Place sausages onto skewers.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill until outsides are crispy and dark and insides are no longer pink, 20 minutes, turning frequently.

By GRACE

Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)

Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the octopus pieces into a large saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat until the octopus has released its juices, 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover, and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Drizzle the octopus with olive oil, then stir in the onions and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the onions have softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the octopus is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes. Cook uncovered for the last 10 minutes if the sauce is too thin.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek-Style Garlic Chicken Breasts

Greek-Style Garlic Chicken Breasts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut three slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. Place chicken into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, salt, and paprika together for about 30 seconds. Pour over chicken; use your hands to work marinade into chicken. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Michael

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut avocados into wedges. Core tomatoes; cut into wedges. Peel cucumbers; cut into slices. Place avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add vinegar, Italian dressing, black pepper, salt, and oregano; stir until well combined. Taste; adjust seasonings.

By samthechef

Yia Yia's Avgolemono

Yia Yia's Avgolemono

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken, salt, onion, carrots, celery, and water into a stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim away any scum that forms as the chicken simmers.
  2. 2 Strain and reserve the broth in a clean pot. Pick the meat from the chicken, discarding the bones, skin, and vegetables. Cut the meat into small pieces, and set aside. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat and stir in the orzo pasta. Let simmer 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While the orzo is cooking, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the egg yolks until completely incorporated. Measure out 2 cups of the simmering broth, and combine it with the lemon juice. Slowly pour the lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously until incorporated.
  4. 4 When the orzo is nearly done, return the chicken meat to the soup, and cook until reheated. Stir in the egg mixture, stirring gently until incorporated into the soup. Serve immediately.

By deuxbebes

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumber into chunky half-moons, then scrape out the core. Place cucumber in a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, chile flakes, and salt; set aside to pickle for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 While the cucumbers are pickling, toast hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Slice halloumi cheese into 3/8-inch slices and place in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix chopped hazelnuts and mint into the pickled cucumbers. Add halloumi and figs and toss to coat.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Crispy Greek Fries

Crispy Greek Fries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix Greek seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Spread potatoes into a single layer on a baking sheet; drizzle with oil and stir until coated. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle feta cheese and mint over top.

By cheesemite

Roasted Greek Chicken

Roasted Greek Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  3. 3 Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  4. 4 Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By GatorJess

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
  3. 3 Mix water, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper together. Pour over the potatoes and stir to coat.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, carefully turning over halfway through, until potatoes are tender and nearly all excess liquid has evaporated, 75 to 90 minutes.

By Allrecipes Editorial Team

Greek Roast Lamb and Potatoes

Greek Roast Lamb and Potatoes

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, mustard, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir the potatoes into the bowl to coat with orange juice mixture. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, and place them into a large roasting pan.
  3. 3 Cut slits into the lamb meat, and stuff the garlic cloves into the slits. Rub remaining orange juice mixture from bowl all over the lamb, and place the lamb on top of the potatoes in the roasting pan. If there's any remaining orange juice mixture, pour it over the lamb.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the lamb is cooked to medium, about 1 hour. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Check every 30 minutes while roasting, and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of hot water if you find the potatoes are drying out. If the lamb finishes cooking before the potatoes, remove the lamb to a cutting board or serving platter and cover with foil while the potatoes continue to bake in the oven.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Melitzanosalata Agioritiki (Athenian Eggplant Salad)

Melitzanosalata Agioritiki (Athenian Eggplant Salad)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Pierce eggplant a few times with the tip of a paring knife or fork.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, turning often, until skin is charred and eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard skin from eggplant; dice pulp.
  4. 4 Combine eggplant pulp, onion, tomato, feta, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

By constantina

Lamb Souvlaki

Lamb Souvlaki

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Add cubed lamb and stir until lamb is coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread marinated lamb onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Grill skewers until desired doneness, 10 to 12 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally for even cooking.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Kim's Cooking Now

Eggplant with Almonds

Eggplant with Almonds

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
35 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 When the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, white wine, sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

By melinda

Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and quarter the potatoes and add to a saucepan with enough cold salted water to cover by 1 inch. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 While potatoes are cooking, add garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a mortar and pestle. Crush into a fine paste and reserve.
  3. 3 Drain potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water to thin the dip out with later if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump free. Stir in garlic paste. Add lemon juice and vinegar and stir in with the masher.
  5. 5 Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil in 3 or 4 additions. Add cayenne and more salt if needed. Pass dip through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Serve at room temperature, garnished with olive oil and oregano.

By John Mitzewich

Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)

Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, Cook and stir onions in hot oil until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add peas, tomatoes, potato, dill, salt, and pepper. Add water if there is not enough liquid from tomatoes.
  2. 2 Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, partially covered, until peas and potato are soft, about 30 minutes. Make sure that any remaining water from tomatoes has evaporated before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Turkey Burgers

Greek Turkey Burgers

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, Greek dressing, feta cheese, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; form into patties.
  3. 3 Cook turkey burgers on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Jill

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir until coated in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add enough water to barely cover beans.
  2. 2 Cover the saucepan partially with a lid. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Spinach-Feta Casserole

Spinach-Feta Casserole

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  3. 3 Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layers of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
  4. 4 Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

By ROMDI

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over chicken thighs in another bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a roasting pan. Add potatoes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and baste with marinade. Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken and potatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Pork Souvlaki

Pork Souvlaki

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk oil, wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 5 days.
  2. 2 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess. Thread pork onto metal skewers, placing broken bay leaves between some pieces. Reserve marinade for basting.
  4. 4 Cook skewers on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, turning and basting frequently. Discard marinade. Continue to cook until pork is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By alsoanurse