Recipes by symposio (Page 9)

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	Greek Pumpkin Pie (Kolokithopita) by symposio I love these pies! They have the sweet, juicy taste of the pumpkin and the delicious filo pastry. I personally eat them with cream, but then I eat cream with just about everything! As in the recipe for Spinach Pie (Spanakopita), this recipe tells you how to make the filo pastry yourself.IngredientsMix the flour with the salt and…	1 vote 289 views
	Greek Saganaki by symposio This is a delicious - and filling - side dish. It has to be a hard cheese and in Greece it is best made with Kefalograviera, which is a little softer, or Kefalotiri, which is a little harder. So, if you can, you should try and use one of these cheeses. It is great as an accompanying dish along with the other side dishes of Tzatziki,…	1 vote 310 views
	Greek Avgolemono Soup by symposio We got a request for the recipe for this soup, so here it is. Avgolemono is a Greek egg and lemon juice mixture - avgo meaning egg and lemoni meaning lemon. The soup is made with this juice added to chicken and rice and, as well as being tasy, is also very healthy. When you are making it, it is important for the eggs to be as fresh as…	1 vote 342 views
	Greek Walnut Cake (Karidopita) by symposio PagesGreek Walnut Cake (Karidopita)Old ladies from high Athens society used to sit in the tea and coffee houses eating this rich walnut cake as an accompaniment to their tea and gossip. It is delicious accompanied by whipped cream! The thing to be careful with is for it to be neither too dry nor too syrupy.IngredientsBeat the butter,…	1 vote 308 views
	Greek Must Cookies by symposio These cookies are a tasty accompaniment for your coffee or tea. They have the distinctive taste of must - which is taken from the pressed grapes before it is made into wine - and a hint of cinnamon. You can make them either soft or crispy, depending on your preference.IngredientsPreparationCombine all the ingredients in a large mixing…	1 vote 472 views
	Greek Olive Pitta Bread by symposio This is a bit different from the Olive Bread that we posted previously, in that it is a lot flatter and the olives are on top rather than inside. It's a lovely accompaniment for a meal and especially to dip in your salad with olive oil!IngredientsPreparationSift the two kinds of flour together along with the salt and the sugar.Add the…	2 votes 1 review 676 views
	Greek Stuffed Green Peppers with Feta by symposio These are different from the large, stuffed green peppers with rice - which is a main dish. These peppers are a delicious side dish and the filling is quite spicy - it has a nice tang to it! Once again, this recipe is quick and simple. If you cannot find Greek anthotiro where you live, then you can use ricotta or order from the Greek…	1 vote 1106 views
	Greek Ravani by symposio This is a very simple, tasty little sweet. You can have it to accompany your coffee or tea. Nice and easy to make, too!IngredientsPreparationPut the oil, water and half of the sugar in a pan and bring to the boil.Add the semolina, flour, lemon juice and rind and the remaining sugar, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.Reduce the…	1 vote 357 views
	Greek Olive Bread by symposio This is a tasty, nutritious and filling bread that you can easily make yourself. The olives give the bread that extra special taste. Try it with Greek salad with lots of olive oil! Delicious!IngredientsPreparationCombine all the ingredients except the olives, add enough lukewarm water to make a firm but pliable dough.Knead well for at…	1 vote 268 views
	Greek Beetroot with Garlic Sauce (Skordalia) by symposio Greek Garlic Sauce - Skordalia - is a delicious accompaniment for a variety of dishes, but here we have it with beetroot. It can also be served on top of green beans and potatoes - adding olive oil to the vegetables before you pour the sauce on top, and is an excellent accompaniment, with the vegetables, for fried squid or any other…	1 vote 383 views