Afelia is a traditional Cypriot dish of small pieces of fried pork meat cooked in red dry wine and coriander. It is usually accompanied by bulgur pilaf or “patates antinachtes”.
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Lamb or goat ofton kleftiko is an easy, rustic, traditional Greek dish made with lamb, cooked in the oven wrapped in parchment paper.
Tambouli salad, also written as tabouli or tabbouleh, is a refreshing parsley salad, which is made with bulgur wheat tomatoes, onion, cucumber, fresh mint and dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Ellinikos Kaffés, which means Greek coffee, is one of the healthiest in the world. Recent studies have shown that a cup of Greek coffee a day is very good for your healthy and for longevity!
Wiener Schnitzel or scallopini, as they are called in Italy or escalopes in France, consist of thinly sliced meat cutlets, usually veal or pork, although chicken may also be used.
Ryzogalo also written rizogalo (pronounced ree-ZOH-gah-loh) is the Greek version of rice pudding.
This dessert is a favourite with my family, not only as a dessert, but as a special treat.
Here are some instructions and tips on How to Roast Chestnuts in three different ways, by grilling, baking or boiling them.
Patates me avga is a very quick and easy dish with cubed potatoes and scrambled eggs. Although it sounds like breakfast food, we eat it as a main dish with a salad.
Yiaourtoglyko is a very easy Greek dessert made with whipped cream, Greek yoghurt and fruit preserves or compote. Very refreshing for summer days!
Pané is the French word for breaded so Kotopoulo pané is succulent chicken pieces coated with breadcrumbs baked with potatoes.