Tirokafteri Recipe (Greek Spicy Feta Dip) This Tirokafteri recipe is a creamy, salty, slightly spicy Greek feta dip packed with bold Mediterranean flavor. Made with feta packed in brine, roasted red peppers, kefalotiri, mizithra, olive oil, and oregano, this dip has a rich, thick texture that’s perfect for scooping with warm pita bread. Serve it…
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Authentic Greek Trout Plaki (Psari Plaki) – Oven Baked Trout with Tomatoes and Herbs
Authentic Greek Trout Plaki (Psari Plaki) – Oven Baked Trout with Tomatoes and Herbs This Authentic Greek Trout Plaki (Psari Plaki) is a traditional oven baked trout recipe with tomatoes, onions, lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs that my aunt used to make for our family. She would always sautéed the vegetables first, which gave…
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) What is Spanakorizo? Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek spinach rice that is usually cooked with onions, garlic, dill, parsley, herbs, and a lemon juice. Stir in a generous helping of feta cheese to complete the dish. Spanakorizo is literally Greek for spinach with rice. What do you eat spanakorizo with? Spanakorizo…
Strapatsada (Greek Scrambled Tomato Eggs)
Strapatsada (Greek Scrambled Tomato Eggs) Strapatsada, the famous Greek scrambled tomato eggs can be made with 3 basic ingredients: olive oil, tomatoes, and eggs. Most often, the dish includes Feta cheese and onions and/or garlic. Most Greek families have a variation of this dish. My uncle used to make this dish when he wanted…
Spanakopita With Puff Pastry (Greek Spinach Pie)
Spanakopita With Puff Pastry (Greek Spinach Pie) Spanakopita is the Greek savory spinach pie enjoyed around the world. This spanakopita with puff pastry combines a tasty mixture of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, onions, fresh dill, and other herbs and spices in a puff pastry dough. While traditional spanakopita is made with phyllo dough, this recipe…
Sfougato (Greek Zucchini and Feta Breakfast Casserole)
Sfougato Sfougato is a Greek zucchini, feta cheese, and egg breakfast dish that is baked in the oven. It’s similar to a crustless quiche. The texture is light and fluffy. If you like zucchini, you’ll love this dish. Ingredients 3 Zucchini 1 cup diced onion 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt, split 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin…
Kentro Greek Kitchen
Kentro Greek Kitchen Finding Authentic Greek Food in Southern California I found Kentro Greek Kitchen on my quest to find authentic Greek food in Southern California. Kentro is a causal restaurant (meaning that you order at the cashier and the staff brings the food out to you). Memories of Greek Food Being a good part…
Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs This Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken was inspired by my Greek heritage. I love food with lot’s of flavor. This recipe has just that…lots of delicious, lemony flavor. You’ll love how fall-off-the-bone tender this Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken is. You might not even need a knife to eat this chicken. Quick…
Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra
Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese is one of my favorite all time meatless dishes. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and contains one of my favorite cheeses, the Greek Mizithra cheese. What is Mizithra Cheese? Mizithra Cheese is a Greek cheese that, in my opinion, tastes even better on spaghetti…