Kapama

Try this great Greek recipe...the Kapama - Roast lamb with herbs.

Ingredients:

• 3 Teaspoon Butter
• 1 Pinch Cinnamon (To taste)
• 3 lb Lamb (Lamb Leg)
• 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
• 1-2 Pinch Pepper (To taste)
• 2-3 Pinch Salt (To taste)
• 2-3 Pinch Sugar (To taste)
• 4-5 Medium Tomatoes (Ripe)

Directions:

* Cut the lamb in portions.
* Simmer the onion in a frying pan.
* Add the butter and brown lightly.
* Grate the tomatoes, (remove the seeds if possible) and add to frying pan along with the cinnamon, sugar, salt & pepper and a little water
* Add the lamb and simmer for 1.5 hrs. And the Greek recipe of roast lamb is ready to serve...have a great party..enjoy it !

Try this other Greek recipe : Kakavia.

Greek Chicken Breast

Greek Chicken Breast
Try this delightful recipe for chicken breasts...a great Greek food to try !

Ingredients:

• 1 Whole Chicken Breast (boneless)
• 1 Handful Feta Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Green Pepper
• 1 Slice Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

* Grill the chicken breast until done.
* After that is done, melt the mozza cheese on top of the chicken.
* After it is melted place feta cheese, then the green peppers on top.
* Serve on a bed on Greek style rice. ...great and nice of a feasts...Enjoy !

Fricasse

Fricasse
Another nice Greek recipe to try ...Lamb and garden greens in a creamy lemon sauce.!

Ingredients:

• 1 Batch Avgolemono Sauce
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 2 Whole Egg
• 3 Cup Green Onions (Chopped)
• 2 lb Lamb (Lamb leg)
• 1 Whole Lemons (Squeezed)
• 2-3 Head Lettuce (Chopped-dandelions work best if youcan find them)
• 1-2 Pinch Pepper (To taste)
• 2-3 Pinch Salt (To taste)

Directions:

* Cut the lamb in portions.
* Brown in a pot using the butter.
* Strain excess fat.
* Add salt & pepper, the lettuce , the onions, very little water.
* Cover and simmer for about 1 hr.
* Prepare the avgolemono sauce.
* Pour the avgolemono in the pot, simmer lightly and serve hot. ...hmmm..great taste for a great meal...enjoy it !

Bourekakia

Bourekakia
Another great Greek recipe to try...the Minced meat stuffed in a fyllo pastry.

Ingredients:

• 1 A Little Butter (Unsalted)
• 2 Whole Egg (Beaten)
• 1 Cup Feta Cheese (Grated)
• 1 Package Fyllo Pastry
• 2 Tablespoon Marsala Liquor
• 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion (Grated)
• 1-2 Pinch Pepper (To taste)
• 2-3 Pinch Salt (To taste)
• 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 lb Topside Mince
• 2 Cup Water

Directions:

* In a saucepan add oil & saute onion.
* Add mince and brown.
* Mix the tomato paste with about 2 cups water and add marsala and spices and cook on med. heat until mince is cooked and not much sauce remaining in pan.
* Remove from stove, add grated feta cheese, beaten eggs, stir, put aside.
* Remove fyllo pastry from package and cut down lengthwise.
* Keep covered with a moist tea towel.
* Take one cut sheet and brush with melted butter, then fold lengthwise again so you have a long strip, doubled.
* At bottom, place a spoonful of mixture.
* Pick fyllo from bottom and fold upwards about 3cm enclosing the meat mixture press sides,then start folding to make a triangle making sure the corners are not sticking outside the fold.
* You go yo the right, bring that point to the left side and left again and so on until you reach the top.
* Brush top of triangle with melted butter and place on baking greased baking tray,
* Bake in 200 degree oven until golden brown.
* These triangles can be frozen uncooked.
* When cooking from frozen stage don't defrost first.
* Sometimes you may have to flip them over in the oven.
This amazing Greek Minced meat stuffed in a fyllo pastry...is ready for feasts....bon apetit ! Enjoy it !

Avga Mesa se Patates

Avga Mesa se Patates
Try this Greek recipe...the nice Baked Potatoes with Eggs !

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup Butter
• 8 Whole Egg
• 1-2 Pinch Pepper (Coarse, To Taste)
• 4 Medium Potatoes
• 2-3 Pinch Salt (Coarse, To Taste)

Directions:

* Wash the potatoes and wrap in aluminum foil.
* Place in a baking pan with coarse salt and bake at 325F for about 1 hour.
* When done, unwrap the potatoes and cut in half.
* Remove approx. 1/2 the insides and set aside in a bowl.
* Mix with the butter and scoop back into the potato halves.
* Break an egg onto each half and backe again in a medium oven for about 10 minutes.
* And the Greek baked potatoes is ready to serve hot ...topped with the coarse pepper....hmmm nice and hot ! Enjoy it !

Arnaki Fricassee

Arnaki Fricassee
Another great Greek recipe to try...the amazing Lamb with Vegetables...a must try !

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoon Dill
• 3 Whole Egg
• 2 Tablespoon Flour
• 3-4 Whole Green Onions (Finely Chopped)
• 2.20 lb Lamb (Cut into Portions)
• 2 Medium Lemons (Juiced)
• 3 Head Lettuce (Coarsley Cut)
• 4-6 oz Olive Oil
• 1-2 Pinch Pepper (To Taste)
• 2-3 Pinch Salt (To Taste)

Directions:

* Brown the onions in the oil.
* Lightly flour the lamb portions and add to the onions.
* Add the salt, pepper and a few cups of water and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
* Place the lettuce on one side of the pan and sprinkle everything with the finely chopped dill.
* Simmer for another 20 minutes.
* Separate the egg white and put them and the yolks in separate bowls.
* Beat the egg whites and yolks well, and then mix together.
* Add the lemon juice slowly, then take a little of the stock and beat it in a little at a time.
* Pour the sauce over the lamb and vegetables, while shaking the pan gently.
* The Greek lamb with vegetables is ready to serve ....great meals ahead ! Nice taste !

Kakavia

Kakavia
Another great Greek recipe to try...the Fish and Vegetable Soup !

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Medium Carrots
• 1 Medium Celery Stalks
• 4.40 lb Fish (Mixed Fish)
• 6 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 1/4 Cup Onion (Chopped)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 1/4 Cup Tomatoes (Chopped)
• 8 Cup Water

Directions:

* Clean and wash the fish.
* Skin the tomatoes, remove the seeds and dice into cubes.
* Slice the other vegetables and add with tomatoes to pot of water and boil for 45 minutes.
* Add the fish and boil for another 15 minutes.
* Strain all the ingrediants through a sieve to remove the fishbones.
* Serve the soup with fried croutons.
* You can add shrimp or pieces of lobster and simmer for an extra 15-20 minutes. The great Greek soup is ready to serve.... an amazing soup to try..enjoy it !