Top 10 Greek Recipes of the Week - January 28 - February 3, 2008

By Health & Medical Last updated Thursday, May/23/2024

Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are your favorite Greek recipes during the week of January 28 - February 3, 2008.

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. Hummus with Tahini - Chickpea & 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 »

3. Classic 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 »

4. Grilled Ribeye Steaks: Brizoles Mosharisies

Bone-in ribeye steaks are the traditional Greek cut for beef brizoles (μπριζόλες, say: bree-ZO-les) although boneless ribeyes work just as well. This recipe calls for a traditional Greek marinade and basting sauce. A delicious and easy favorite.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.Make them with small pieces of meat to recreate a classic Greek street food, or make them large for a meal.More »

6. Homemade Yogurt

This recipe is for full fat sheep or cow's milk yogurt made the traditional way, without a yogurt maker. It's a very simple recipe with two ingredients.More »

7. Homemade Pita Bread

A favorite to serve with dips and spreads, and pita wraps (sandwiches) of all descriptions, pita bread is not difficult to make, and freezes well.More »

8. Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup - Kotosoupa Avgolemono

This soup is a favorite with Greek families and frequently served as a first course at the holiday table. There are several variations, and the egg-lemon sauce (avgolemono) is so popular that there are some who make a quick soup in the microwave using canned soup or broth, just to have the opportunity to add the avgolemono sauce, which is the crowning glory.More »

9. Bechamel Sauce with Cheese

This thick version of bechamel comes from my neighbor, Yiorgia, and it turns out thick and rich every time. It's made with evaporated milk and contains cheese, and is just one variation of this popular sauce used with meats and vegetables. It isn't hard to make, and doesn't take long, but it has to be stirred the entire time.More »

10. Easy Greek Spanakopita - Spinach Pie with Feta Cheese

This is a family favorite because it's quick, and easier to make than some other versions, with simplified phyllo handling. The spinach needs to be cooked the day before, but once the pita (pie) gets started, it takes a few minutes to get it ready, and about 45 minutes to bake.More »

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