Top 10 Greek Recipes of the Week August 6 - 12, 2007
Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are your favorite Greek recipes during the week of August 6 - 12, 2007.
This version of baklava, made with olive oil (the recipe can also be made with butter), is a modernized version of Gastrin (say: GHAH-streen) - an ancient Cretan sweet known from Roman times. Use butter if you must, but this version made with olive oil is absolutely delicious.More »
The way professionals make gyro on an upright rotisserie is fabulous, but not the most practical for most of us cooking at home. This version uses the same meat (pork) and seasonings, but has been adapted to home cooking.More »
1. Classic Greek Moussaka with Eggplant
This is the Greek recipe for moussaka with eggplant, probably the most well-known of all versions, and a favorite of Greeks and non-Greeks alike. A casserole dish, moussaka is made with layers of ground meat and vegetables, and topped with a rich cream sauce.More »2. 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 »3. Batter-Fried Zucchini
These fried zucchini are often served as an appetizer or meze as well as a side dish. The key to great crispy zucchini is to slice thinly and fry at high heat so the zucchini has time to cook but not absorb a lot of oil. Soda water in the batter makes them delightfully airy and crunchy.More »4. Hummus with Tahini - Chickpea and Sesame Dip
This dip is a delicious appetizer and a favorite with regional differences in this part of the world. The key to great hummus is to let the flavor of the chickpeas come through, rather than be overwhelmed by the lemon (it's easy to get too much lemon taste). It's quick to make, no cooking involved, and it's vegan- and vegetarian-friendly.More »5. 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. Serve on the skewers for an authentic touch.More »6. Baklava with Almonds & Walnuts
This version of baklava, made with olive oil (the recipe can also be made with butter), is a modernized version of Gastrin (say: GHAH-streen) - an ancient Cretan sweet known from Roman times. Use butter if you must, but this version made with olive oil is absolutely delicious.More »
7. Classic Greek Country Salad
Save your ripest and most aromatic tomatoes for this traditional salad that showcases tomatoes and cucumbers (optionally, small peperoncini peppers). Summer vine-ripened tomatoes smell like tomatoes even before they are cut, so if you have unripened tomatoes on hand, wait until they ripen completely before making the salad!More »8. Recipe for Greek Gyro at Home
The way professionals make gyro on an upright rotisserie is fabulous, but not the most practical for most of us cooking at home. This version uses the same meat (pork) and seasonings, but has been adapted to home cooking.More »
