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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Squeeze chopped cucumbers to release any excess moisture; place in a bowl.
  3. 3 Add yogurt, parsley, and garlic; stir together until well blended. Season to taste with salt.

By Jake176

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

Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)

Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brush each side of kasseri cheese with water; dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
  2. 2 Preheat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking; pour in olive oil. Carefully place floured cheese in hot oil and cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden-brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and place skillet onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy into the skillet over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

By John Mitzewich

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

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

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a medium bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover colander with plastic wrap. Drain yogurt in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place grated cucumber on a paper-towel-lined plate; drain 1 to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine yogurt, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Lobbylady

Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread potatoes, zucchini, and red onions in an extra-large baking dish (9x13-inch or larger, or 2 baking dishes).
  3. 3 Cover with puréed tomatoes, olive oil, and parsley; season liberally with sea salt and pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Stir gently, then continue baking until vegetables are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 30 minutes more.
  5. 5 Cool briam slightly before serving or serve at room temperature.

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

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

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric blender or food processor, purée garbanzo beans, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Use long pulses to process until mixture is fairly smooth and slightly fluffy, scraping down the sides in between pulses. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  2. 2 Return to room temperature and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

By MARBALET

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

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 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

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

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
50 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place spinach in a steamer on top of 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and press to remove all water. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender, but do not brown. Stir in cooked spinach and continue cooking until all moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 In a large bowl combine feta cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and cinnamon. Stir in spinach and onion mixture.
  4. 4 Brush the bottom of a 17x11-inch jelly roll pan with butter. Place 1 sheet of dough in the bottom of the pan; brush with butter. Spread spinach and cheese mixture over dough. Continue layering with remaining dough, brushing every other sheet with butter. Tuck edges of dough under. Brush top sheet with butter. Using a sharp knife, score top layer into diamonds.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Bea Gassman

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, feta cheese, tomato, olives, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl; pour over orzo salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

By COZYCUISINE

Greek Green Bean Salad with Feta and Tomatoes

Greek Green Bean Salad with Feta and Tomatoes

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Stir in parsley, shallot, and garlic.
  3. 3 Combine beans and tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and mix to combine. Stir in feta. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

By Barbara Sauermann

Tiropita

Tiropita

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add salt and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until white sauce is bubbly and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mash feta cheese in a large bowl with a fork; stir in beaten eggs, grated kefalotiri, and parsley. Pour in hot white sauce and mix well.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  4. 4 Line the prepared baking dish with a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter; keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap while you work. Repeat with 1/2 of the phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, and letting them come up the sides of the baking dish. Pour in cheese filling.
  5. 5 Lay remaining pastry sheets on top of filling, brushing each with butter. Brush the top of the last sheet with butter, then use a sharp knife to score the top sheets into strips about 3 inches wide from one end of the baking dish to the other.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.

By Maine_diner

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork chops between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides of the chops evenly with Greek seasoning.
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Place 2 chops in the hot skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Flip and cook until chops are no longer pink in the center, or to desired degree of doneness, 2 to 4 more minutes. Set aside and keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and repeat to cook remaining 2 chops.
  3. 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are slightly blistered and softened, about 3 minutes. Add olives and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve tomato mixture over pork chops and sprinkle each serving with feta cheese and parsley.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Jeanie's Falafel

Jeanie's Falafel

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
7 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.

By JeanieMomof3

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.

By Lee Jackson

Greek Garlic-Lemon Potatoes Recipe

Greek Garlic-Lemon Potatoes Recipe

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
90 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the cubed potatoes, water, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and olive oil in a 12x18-inch baking dish or roasting pan. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  3. 3 Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and golden brown and the water has evaporated about 1 1/2 hours. Stir the potatoes every 20 minutes as they bake, adding more water as necessary to prevent sticking. Allow the water to evaporate during the final 15 to 20 minutes of cooking, but be careful that the potatoes do not burn. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and serve.

By aprilcdavenport

Lemon Lentil Soup

Lemon Lentil Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, and coriander until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and red lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Blend lemon juice and cashews together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Stir the cashew cream, spinach, and parsley in with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By AR Cook

Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad

Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak red onion in a bowl of ice water in refrigerator to remove strong taste, at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3 Mix onion, pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, basil, capers, and Greek dressing together in a large bowl. Allow to marinate in refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.

By JARRIE

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. 2 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, green onions, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in spinach and parsley, adding spinach in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and continue to saute until spinach is limp and excess liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil. Repeat the process with two more sheets of phyllo dough; the sheets will overlap the pan.
  5. 5 Spread spinach and cheese mixture into the pan. Fold any overhanging dough over the filling. Brush with oil.
  6. 6 Layer the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into the pan to seal the filling.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8 Cut into squares and serve while hot.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By SILVERWOLF

Loaded Greek Fries

Loaded Greek Fries

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread French fries on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle salt on potatoes when they come out of the oven.
  3. 3 Divide French fries evenly among plates and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Top with red onion, banana peppers, olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

By lutzflcat

Grecian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Grecian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place green beans in a pot, and mix in lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.

By Lori A

Easy Fasolakia

Easy Fasolakia

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Mix remaining olive oil, green beans, tomatoes, potato, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper into onion, adding enough water to cover the whole mixture. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

By Jimmy the Greek

Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad

Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, oregano, and salt together in a large salad bowl; add tortellini and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, peel, and quarter.
  4. 4 Gently stir spinach, feta cheese, and onion into tortellini mixture; arrange quartered eggs on top of salad before serving.

By Jamie Hensley