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Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and onions to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Strain hot liquid through a sieve. Pour into cups and sweeten with honey.

By barbara

Fresh Sangrita

Fresh Sangrita

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lime juice and onion slice in a bowl, making sure the onion is completely covered with the juice. Allow to soak 2 to 3 hours; remove the onion and discard.
  2. 2 Stir the orange juice, hot sauce, and salt into the lime juice; chill the sangrita before serving.

By gem

Cucumber Slices with Dill

Cucumber Slices with Dill

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and dill in a large serving bowl.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, water, and salt in a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

By Julie

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
60 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch pan or large pizza pan with prepared dough, making sure dough extends up sides of pan.
  2. 2 Sauté onion in a skillet until translucent and pour cooked onion into a large mixing bowl. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, chop and add to onion; mix well.
  3. 3 Stir in sour cream. Beat eggs enough to break up yolks, then mix in to pie mixture. Add flour to thicken mixture (onions will create a lot of water), then add salt. Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seed.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until onions start to turn golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

By Bill Whitford

German Leek and Potato Soup

German Leek and Potato Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.

By Sara

Knefla Soup II

Knefla Soup II

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine flour, egg, 1/2 cup water and salt to form a dough. Cut into thin strips or small pieces.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to boil. Stir in dough, potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 While pasta and potatoes are cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Save drippings.
  4. 4 Return pasta and potato mixture to large pot over medium-low heat, and combine with bacon, a teaspoon of bacon grease, milk, cream and salt and pepper. Adjust bacon grease to taste and milk or cream to cover. Simmer 20 minutes, without boiling. Serve hot.

By Terri

Homemade Vegetable Juice Cocktail

Homemade Vegetable Juice Cocktail

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a collection container under the exit spout of a juicer; turn the juicer on. Place tomatoes into the feeding chute; insert the food pusher and gently guide tomatoes down the chute. Repeat with celery, onion, green pepper, beets, carrots, and garlic.
  2. 2 Place juice into a large pot. Stir in sugar, black pepper, horseradish, lemon juice, and enough water to form a thin consistency: season with Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack juice into hot, sterilized 1-quart jars, filling to within ¾ inch of the top. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt into each jar. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove jars from the stockpot and let rest on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Stacy

Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place parsnips and carrots in a mixing bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and parsnips are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until softened and onion is beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, brown sugar, garlic, and roasted parsnips and carrots. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are very soft and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Season with ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Working in batches, pour soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get soup moving before leaving it on to purée.
  8. 8 Pour blended soup into a clean pot. Stir in milk and cream. Return to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

By Alan Dorchak

Copycat V8 Juice

Copycat V8 Juice

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Process tomatoes, onion, 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon celery, carrot, beet, green bell pepper, and garlic through a juicer.
  3. 3 Stir together vegetable juices, water, lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the jar and lid in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle juice into the jar. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and salt into juice. Wipe the rim of the jar with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw on the ring.
  5. 5 Process juice in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 35 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jar from the pressure canner and place onto a cloth-covered or wooden surface until cool. Press the center of the lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the ring for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lisa

Ripley's Bloody Mary Mix for Canning

Ripley's Bloody Mary Mix for Canning

4.1

Prep
120 min
Cook
75 min
Total
675 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind chile de arbol peppers with a mortar and pestle until becomes a powder; set aside.
  2. 2 Place tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, and jalapeño in the bowl of a food processor, in batches; pulse until finely chopped then transfer to a large pot.
  3. 3 Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, horseradish, bay leaves, chile de arbol powder, kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, celery seeds, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce into tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring regularly, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes; remove and discard bay leaves.
  4. 4 Place vegetable mixture in a vegetable juicer, in batches if necessary; process. Strain excess pulp from juice if desired. Pour juice into a large pot over medium heat; cook until nearly boiling then stir in lemon juice.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, inspect 8 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until Bloody Mary mix is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  6. 6 Pack hot Bloody Mary mix into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canning kettle and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 40 minutes (or 35 minutes if using pint-sized jars).
  8. 8 Remove jars from the pot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Cool, 8 hours to overnight. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Cara

Taramosalata

Taramosalata

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bread in a bowl, cover with water and let sit until the bread is well soaked, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water from the bowl and squeeze all of the excess water from the bread.
  2. 2 Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Green Beans

Greek Green Beans

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the skillet until tender.
  2. 2 Mix the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.

By COLEE576

Greek-Inspired Vegan Spaghetti Squash

Greek-Inspired Vegan Spaghetti Squash

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a very large pan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti squash and cook until it pierces easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 While squash is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove squash from the boiling water. Let cool slightly, then use oven mitts and cut squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds.
  4. 4 Use a long fork to pull out strands of spaghetti squash into a serving bowl. Add sauteed veggies, basil, and olives and toss to combine.

By Stacey

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

Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cut each chicken breast from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
  3. 3 Mix cream cheese, feta cheese, tomato, olives, onion, and spinach together in a large bowl. Spoon cheese mixture onto 1 side of each opened chicken breast. Fold each chicken breast closed and place on a piece of aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By chikkin

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small skillet melt 1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine. Add onion and celery and saute until translucent. Add saute mixture to a large bowl with bread, Greek seasoning and broth. Mix to coat bread evenly, not too soggy.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spread bread mixture/stuffing in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with pork chops; if desired, sprinkle chops with additional Greek seasoning. In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar and melted butter or margarine and mix together. Brush mixture over the tops of the pork chops and drizzle over chops and stuffing, allowing some to seep into the stuffing.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature of the pork has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Baking time will vary slightly depending on thickness of chops. If desired, baste with additional butter/sugar mixture while baking. Serve by dishing chops out of the baking dish, including stuffing. Enjoy!

By LYNN WILLIAMS

Dolmathes

Dolmathes

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in rice and cook until lightly browned. Pour in 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, and pine nuts; remove from heat.
  3. 3 Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in the center of each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathes.
  4. 4 Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

By creed

Sarah's Feta Rice Pilaf

Sarah's Feta Rice Pilaf

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir orzo in melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add broth and rice to orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

By jmerar

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

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

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

Greek Tomato Rice

Greek Tomato Rice

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly toasted for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is done, about 20 minutes.

By vpecchia

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
75 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, dill, and mint; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the broth, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Plunge grape leaves into a deep container of very hot water until soft, about 10 seconds; pat dry.
  3. 3 Place a grape leaf onto a work surface with the shiny side facing down. Place 1 teaspoon rice mixture on leaf at the stem end; fold both sides in toward the center and roll up from the wide bottom to the top. Place stuffed leaf into a 4-quart pot. Repeat to stuff remaining leaves, packing them into the pot tightly so they don't open while cooking.
  4. 4 Drizzle olive oil and remaining lemon juice over leaves, then pour in remaining broth to cover. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour; do not let it boil as the stuffing may burst out of the leaves.
  5. 5 Remove from the heat, uncover, and let cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

By Patti Moschonas

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor results.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By BogeyBill

Shrimps Saganaki (Greek Recipe)

Shrimps Saganaki (Greek Recipe)

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the shrimp, the water should just cover them. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain, reserving the liquid, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Add the onions; cook and stir until the onions are soft. Mix in the parsley, wine, tomatoes, garlic powder, and remaining olive oil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  3. 3 While the sauce is simmering, the shrimps should have become cool enough to handle. First remove the legs by pinching them, and then pull off the shells, leaving the head and tail on.
  4. 4 When the sauce is thickened, stir in the shrimp stock and shrimp. Bring to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the feta cheese and remove from the heat. Let stand until the cheese starts to melt. Serve warm.

By MURDERSHEWROTE

Feta Burgers

Feta Burgers

4.5

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 Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
  3. 3 Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

By Maria

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

Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until soft and translucent. Add spinach; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Pour in water and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Season with parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add more water if necessary.

By Kathy Bezemes Walstrom