Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek spinach rice that is cooked with onions, garlic, dill, parsley, and herbs. Stir in a generous helping of feta cheese to complete the dish. This Spanakorizo is a perfect side dish for fish, roast beef, roast lamb, or chicken, like my Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken. The flavors…
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Strapatsada
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
Spanakopita With Puff Pastry 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 uses puff pastry,…
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
Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken 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 and…
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…