Quick and Easy Greek Recipes

Quick Braised Greek Vegetables in Tomato Sauce

Greek Boston — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:34:20 +0000

This recipe is one of the easiest you could make in Greek cuisine. You don’t need a lot of ingredients and it comes together quickly. It tastes best when the vegetables are fresh from the garden.

The beauty of this recipe is how versatile it is. You can use vegetables that you have on hand, as long s they can stand up to braising. You’ll want to prep the vegetables for braising before you can use them. For example, you should trim the ends of the green beans, cut the zucchini, summer squash, or eggplant into smaller pieces (about 1 – 1 1/2 inch pieces), trim the okra, peel and cut the potatoes. The prep will depend on the vegetable.

Quick Braised Greek Vegetables Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 pounds vegetables, prepped for braising (Like green beans, zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, okra, etc).
1 cup tomato sauce or 1 1/2 cups canned, artichokes, potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices
Water – enough to cover vegetables halfway.
1-2 teaspoons dried oregano

How to Make Quick Braised Greek Vegetables:

Drizzle the bottom of a large saucepan with the olive oil.

Set the heat to medium and add the onions. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent. This should take about 5-10 minutes.

Add the vegetables and sauce for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes. Add water, enough to cover the vegetables about halfway from the top. Stir in the oregano.

Place a lid over the pan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop down to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

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Easy Greek Grilled Sandwiches (Tost!)

Greek Boston — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:51:50 +0000

Grilled sandwiches, or “Tost” are a staple food in Greece. This is unexpected because this particular food isn’t associated with Greek cuisine. Yet, they are a mainstay of Greek street food and are present on restaurant, cafe, and taverna menus all over Greece. Think of them as a classic grilled cheese sandwich, but with a Greek twist. You can easily make them at home.

Easy Greek Grilled Sandwiches (Tost) Recipe Ingredients:

2 Slices of Bread for each sandwich
Cheese of choice – Greek when possible – I like a combination of Feta and Kasseri or Mozzarella – you can just eyeball the cheese choice
Sliced meat, if desired (like ham, sliced loukaniko, turkey, salami, etc)
Other ingredients, if desired – Experiment with things like chopped bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, etc
Olive oil and/or butter for the bread

How to Make Greek Grilled Sandwiches (Tost):

Toast the bread slices before you assemble the sandwiches. You’ll want to toast it to medium, since you will also be running the sandwiches through the broiler.

After toasting, brush the slices of bread with olive oil.

Preheat the broiler. Spray the broiler with nonstick cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

Place each toasted slice of bread on a broiler pan (two per sandwich). Place ingredients of choice on each of the slices of bread (you can do this any way you want). It is best to make sure each slice of bread has some cheese on it, though, since the cheese melts.

Broil the sandwiches until the cheese melts and the ingredients are heated through. This should take about 5 minutes. Assemble the sandwich halves right after they come out of the oven and serve.

Fun Greek Grilled Sandwich (Tost) Combinations to Try:

Feta, mozarella (or Kasseri) cheese, tomato slices, oregano
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese of choice
Sliced grilled chicken (Greek style!), feta, tomato, oregano
Fresh mozzarella slices, sliced tomato, fresh basil
Sliced gyro meat, tzatziki, diced tomato, diced onion
Sliced loukanko, tzatziki, feta, diced tomato
Brie or mozzarella cheese, feta, Greek fresh herbs (parsley, chives, oregano, basil)

As you can see, you can try any combination you want. Get started with some of the above suggestions, or make up your own!

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Simple Greek Feta Pasta Recipe

Greek Boston — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:13:23 +0000

Sometimes, you just want to put together an easy meal with delicious, Greek flavors. This Greek pasta dish delivers! You can use any kind of pasta that you have on hand, and the feta cheese really makes this dish special.

Simple Greek Feta Pasta Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound dry pasta of choice
Greek olive oil, to drizzle over pasta
10 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved.
½ cup crumbled Greek feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano

How to Prepare Simple Greek Pasta:

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

When cooked, drain in a colander and place in a serving bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil. Just eyeball it, but you will probably need about 1/3 of a cup.

Put in the in the feta cheese and tomatoes.

Toss the ingredients together using a pair of thongs. Add more olive oil and feta if needed.

Sprinkle with oregano just before serving.

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Easy Greek-Style Yogurt Soup

Greek Boston — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:45:32 +0000

Yogurt is a very common ingredient to use in Greek cuisine. This Greek yogurt soup is a common dish to prepare, especially in the hot summer months. This soup is light and flavorful, and is best served chilled.

Easy Greek-Style Yogurt Soup Recipe Ingredients:

1 large English cucumber, chopped
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Greek olive oil, to garnish

How to Make Greek-Style Yogurt Soup:

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Taste it to make sure the seasonings don’t need to be adjusted. You may choose to add more salt, pepper, herbs, and maybe lemon juice.

Once you are happy with the seasonings, place the soup in the refrigerator and chill for at least two hours before serving. Garnish with olive oil just before serving.

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Quick Marinated Greek Style Fish

Greek Boston — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:32:47 +0000

It is a pretty common practice in Greece to take fish and marinate it before cooking and serving it. This type of dish is either served cold or hot, and it makes for a nice appetizer or main course. Typically this dish uses fresh anchovies or sardines.

Quick Marinated Greek Style Fish Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound small fish, such as anchovies or sardines
2-3 tablespoons Greek sea salt or kosher salt
Oil and Vinegar dressing, to cover the fish
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish

How to Make Marinated Greek Style Fish:

Clean the fish and pat dry. Arrange in a casserole dish in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt. Add another layer. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat this until you run out of fish.

Pour the dressing over the fish so that it covers it completely. Sprinkle the garlic clove and whole peppercorns over the top.

Cover the casserole and let it sit in the refrigerator for six hours. Remove from the refrigerator and pat dry. Serve hot or cold. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

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5-Minute Greek Style Cheese Dip

Greek Boston — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:39:52 +0000

Appetizers, also referred to as meze, are a big part of Greek cuisine. These dishes can all be combined together to form one big meal, or they also make for easy, simple snacks. This Greek style cheese dip is an example of something you can serve.

It tastes great with wedges of bread, crackers, and even vegetable sticks. You can use any type of Greek cheese that you have on hand, especially feta, which tastes especially great with this recipe.

5-Minute Greek Style Cheese Dip Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 pound Greek cheese, like Feta, Manouri, or Kefalotiri
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Optional add ins – choose as many as you want (10 chopped Greek olives, 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped herbs, 2 tablespoons capers)
Greek Olive oil, to taste (optional)

How to Make 5-Minute Greek Style Cheese Dip

Crumble, grate, or chop the Greek cheese to make it easier to blend.

Add the Greek cheese, butter, yogurt or cream cheese, salt, and pepper to a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve in any of the add-ins that you want, if desired. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving, if desired.

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Easy Greek Style Steamed Mussels

Greek Boston — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:05:35 +0000

Mussels are a popular seafood that are found throughout the world, and Greece is no exception. People all over the country make and prepare mussels in various ways. This is one of the main options, and it is fairly simple to prepare.

Greek Style Steamed Mussels Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh mussels
2 tablespoons Greek olive oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup white wine
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley

How to Prepare Greek Style Steamed Mussels:

First, prepare the mussels. It’s much easier if you buy them already cleaned, but even if you manage that, you’ll still need to rinse them under cold water. You should also make sure they are de-bearded. If they aren’t, you’ll want to do this, as well.

Drizzle the olive oil into a large pot (one that you would use to make soup). Set the heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook for about one minute and then add the tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes before adding the wine or oregano. Cook on medium heat until the tomatoes start to break apart. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Add the mussels and then drizzle the lemon juice and fresh parsley over. Cover the pan and let the mixture come to a boil. Once it does, bring it to a simmer. Cook until the mussels open. This should take about 5 minutes of simmering.

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Easy Greek Style Bean Salad

Greek Boston — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:58:21 +0000

Getting a meal on the table doesn’t take long, especially when you prepare recipes likes this Easy Greek Style Bean Salad! It can be whipped up in just minutes, and you can basically use any ingredients that you have on hand to do it. This recipe is just a guide.

Easy Greek Style Bean Salad Recipe Ingredients:

1 recipe ladolemono (oil and lemon) dressing
3 cans (usually around 15 ounces) beans of choice, such as chick peas, navy beans, butter beans, kidney beans, black eyed peas, etc *
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup of chopped vegetables of choice, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers
1/3 cup fresh, chopped herbs of choice, such as parsley, chives, oregano, basil, and more
Feta cheese, optional
Greek olives, optional

How to Make Easy Greek Style Bean Salad:

Prepare the ladolemono according to the recipe instructions and set aside.

Add the beans to a mixing bowl. Add the onions and vegetables and toss gently until the ingredients are incorporated.

Pour the ladolemono over the mixture and toss to evenly distribute the dressing. Sprinkle the freshly chopped herbs over the top. At this point you can also sprinkle in the feta cheese and Greek olives if you decide to use them.

You can serve this right away or let refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.

*As a side note, you can always prep the beans on your own. However, this is time consuming. You would need to soak the beans overnight, and then place the in a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and then let them simmer for an hour. Drain them right away, and then let them cool down for about 30 minutes before preparing the salad.

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Quick Greek Style Baked Nachos Recipe

Greek Boston — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:24:07 +0000

Although we usually think of nachos as being Mexican or even American in origin, you could easily give this simple snack a Greek flair using traditional ingredients! Instead of typical nacho ingredients, like salsa and guacamole, we are using traditional Greek cheeses, Greek olives, tzatziki, and other Greek flavors. Feel free to leave out the gyro meat to keep it vegetarian.

Quick Greek Style Baked Nachos Recipe Ingredients:

1, 11 or 12 ounce bag tortilla chips
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped bell peppers
1/3 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup shredded gyro meat
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup tzatziki
3/4 cup shredded Kasseri cheese or mozzarella cheese

How to Make Quick Greek Style Baked Nachos:

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the tortilla chips in the baking dish. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, gyro meat (if using), olives, feta cheese, tzatziki, and Kasseri or mozzarella cheese.

Place the baking dish in the center of the oven. Bake until the Kasseri cheese has melted and the rest of the ingredients are heated through. This should take 20-25 minutes.

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Simple Greek Roasted Vegetables with Oil and Lemon

Greek Boston — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:22:22 +0000

Oil and lemon is a classic dressing in Greek cuisine. It can be made with just oil and lemon, or the dressing can be made with Greek herbs like oregano. It tastes great on just about anything, including meat, fish, and even vegetables. This roasted vegetable dish is simple to prepare and is finished with the oil and lemon dressing.

Simple Greek Roasted Vegetables with Oil and Lemon Ingredients:

Vegetables for roasting, such as asparagus, zucchini, green beans, carrots, other root vegetables, potatoes, onions, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, etc cetera
1 recipe ladolemo (oil and lemon dressing)

How to Make Greek Roasted Vegetables with Oil and Lemon:

Preheat oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

Place the vegetables you will be using in a bowl.

Prepare the oil and lemon dressing according to the recipe instructions.

Toss about 1/3 of the oil and lemon mixture into the vegetables. Reserve the rest to garnish over the finished, roasted vegetables.

Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the baking dish.

Place the pan in the center of the oven. Roast until the vegetables are golden brown. This should take about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the pan and drizzle more of the dressing over the vegetables. Place the rest of the oil and lemon dressing in a serving dish so that people can add more if they want.

**Recommended cook times for GreekBoston.com Greek recipes vary depending on elevation, environmental conditions, the cookware being used, and the nature of the oven or stove. Although we have given approximations, these don’t always take into account your unique environment.

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10 Minute Greek Style French Toast

Greek Boston — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:48:05 +0000

French toast is a classic breakfast food. It’s also really versatile! In this version, we’ve freshened up the typical recipe by giving it some Greek flavors.

10 Minute Greek Style French Toast Ingredients:

2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 slices Greek bread, about 1/2-inch thick
Olive oil, to coat the pan
Greek honey, for drizzling
Crushed walnuts, for sprinkling
Cinnamon, for sprinkling

How to Prepare 10 Minute Greek Style French Toast:

Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Arrange the bread in a small baking dish in a single layer and pour the bread mixture over. Let the mixture soak into the bread for a few minutes, making sure that all sides of the bread are coated.

Drizzle about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan. Set the heat to medium and let the oil heat. Arrange the bread in a single layer. You may need to make more than one batch. Cook on one side for about five minutes, or until that side is golden brown. Flip and cook for another few minutes, until that side is golden brown. Repeat the process if the pan wasn’t large enough to fit all the slices.

Once you place the French toast on a plate, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crushed walnuts and cinnamon.

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Easy Greek Seasoned Fries

Greek Boston — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:17:27 +0000

Greek fries are certainly special. Fried with olive oil, these hand cut potatoes are a staple of Greek cuisine. Sure, you can simply put some salt and pepper on it and enjoy it that way. However, it tastes even better when transformed with ingredients like dried oregano and even feta cheese.

Easy Greek Seasoned Fries Recipe Ingredients:

1 recipe Greek fries
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Crumbled feta cheese, to taste
Chopped Kalamata olives, to taste

How to Make Easy Greek Seasoned Fries:

Prepare the fries according to the recipe instructions. Arrange on a serving platter.

Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Sprinkle with oregano.

This part is optional, but it really does enhance the fries. Top with crumbled feta cheese and copped Kalamata olives.

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Simple Marinated Greek Cheese

Greek Boston — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:35:03 +0000

Marinated cheese is a great addition to any table. This cheese makes a great appetizer or snack, or as an addition to your dinner table. It’s also great on Greek salad!

Simple Marinated Greek Cheese Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 pound Greek cheese of choice, such as Feta, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Greek olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 Greek olives of choice, chopped
1/2 dried Greek oregano
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh orange peel
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

How to Make Simple Marinated Greek Cheese:

Place the Greek cheese in a bowl. Put the Greek cheese into a bowl.

Pour the olive oil into the bowl. Stir in the garlic, olives, oregano, and orange peel.

Cover the bowl and let it set in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving (but overnight is best).

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Fast Greek Style Shrimp Kabobs

Greek Boston — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:41:50 +0000

Shrimp is one of those seafoods that tastes great with Greek flavors. They also cook fast! These kabobs make for an easy appetizer or main course.

Fast Greek Style Shrimp Kabobs Recipe Ingredients:

1 recipe ladolemono (oil and lemon)
1 pound large shrimp, deveined but still with their peels

How to Make Greek Style Shrimp Kabobs:

Heat the grill to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit or prepare the coals.

Prepare the ladolemono according to the recipe instructions.

Add the shrimp into a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the shrimp. Seal the bag and place the shrimp in the regenerator to marinate. This will take about an hour.

Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on skewers. You should be able to fit about 3-4 shrimp on each skewer.

Place the shrimp skewers on the grill. Cook on one side for 5 minutes before flipping the shrimp over and cooking for another 5 minutes. You’ll know the shrimp are fully cooked when they turn pink.

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5 Minute Easy Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata)

Greek Boston — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:53:27 +0000

Lettuce salad, also known as Maroulosalata, is a staple in every Greek household. While it may not be as popular as the Greek village salad, or Horiatiki, it is such a simple favorite that it is worth learning how to make it. The nice part about this is that you can make it in just five minutes! You can use any type of lettuce that you have on hand.

5 Minute Easy Greek Lettuce Salad Recipe Ingredients (Maroulosalata):

8-10 cups lettuce of choice, torn or shredded
1/2 cup chopped, fresh herbs of choice (such as parsley, dill, scallions, chives)
1 recipe oil and vinegar dressing
Crumbled feta cheese, to garnish (optional)

How to Make 5 Minute Easy Greek Lettuce Salad Recipe:

Toss the lettuce into a bowl. Add the herbs and toss gently.

Prepare the oil and vinegar dressing according to the recipe instructions.

Toss about half of the recipe into the salad. Reserve the rest to serve with the salad.

Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese just before serving, if desired.

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15 Minute Greek Style Dessert Parfaits

Greek Boston — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:12:43 +0000

Parfaits are usually made with several layers, and the fun of it is that you can make it different each time. You can basically do anything that you want, but in general you’ll want to include a combination of different types of dessert layers. The following recipe can be changed depending on the types of ingredients that you want to lose

15 Minute Greek Style Dessert Parfaits Ingredients:

First layer (baked dessert)- 1 recipe Greek style dessert of choice, such as baklava or koulourakia
Second layer (creamy layer) – pudding, flavored Greek yogurt, or ice cream works for this layer – you will need 1 – 2 cups for this layer
Third layer (something to sprinkle) – can use candy sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, chopped fruit, or chopped baked goods (like crumbled koulourakia)
Whipped cream for a garnish (optional)

How to Make 15 Minute Greek Style Dessert Parfaits:

These parfaits are meant to be composed quickly, and you can use anything that you have on hand. In general, you will want three layers. If your dessert glasses are deep, you can repeat each layer more than once.

Select your first layer. You’ll likely want to roughly chop this layer so that it fits easily in the dessert glass. Line the glass with this layer.

Add your second layer. Plan on using about 2 tablespoons worth of whatever you choose for this layer.

Add your third layer. Plan to use about 1 tablespoon worth of whatever you choose for this layer.

At this point, you can decide to repeat the layers again, or you can leave it as is and garnish it with some whipped cream.

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Easy Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

Greek Boston — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 22:06:57 +0000

These roasted potatoes are as easy to make as they are delicious. They also include traditional Greek flavors, which makes them a treat for any dinner table!

Greek Style Roasted Potatoes Recipe Ingredients:

1 recipe oil and lemon dressing (ladolemono)
1 pound roasting potatoes (like New Potatoes, Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, etc), washed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

How to Prepare Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

Preheat the oven at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare the oil and lemon dressing according to the recipe instructions.

Place the potato pieces in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss with a wooden spoon until the pieces are coated.

Pour the potatoes into the baking sheet, making sure they are arranged in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven.

Bake until the potatoes are soft and crispy. This should take 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how crispy you like them.

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Fast Greek Style Lemon Baked Fish

Greek Boston — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:05:38 +0000

This quick and easy recipe doesn’t take long at all to prepare. It is also rich in flavor thanks to the oil and lemon dressing, as well as the lemon slices. This recipe works with any future of fish.

Greek Style Grilled Fish Recipe Ingredients:

4 fish filets (any type of fish will work)
1 recipe oil and lemon dressing (ladolemono)
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, to garnish

How to Prepare Greek Style Grilled Fish:

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the fish filets in a single layer on the baking dish.

Prepare the ladolemono (oil and lemon dressing) according to the recipe instructions.

Pour half the recipe of ladolemono over the fish. Place the rest in a dish on the table so that people can use it on their fish after it comes out of the oven, if desired. Arrange lemon slices over the fish.

Place the fish in the center of the oven. Bake until cooked all the way through. This should take about 30 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley as soon as it comes out of the oven. Serve right away.

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30 Minute Greek Grilled Chicken

Greek Boston — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:42:45 +0000

Do you love the flavor of Greek style chicken but don’t want to spend a lot of time making it? This easy recipe can be ready in just thirty minutes! For speed, this recipe eliminates marinating the chicken, but if you have the time, feel free to marinate the chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag using the oil and lemon dressing for an hour or two before you make the meal.

Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe Ingredients:

8 boneless chicken breast halves
1 recipe oil and lemon dressing (ladolemono)
Fresh chopped herbs, like oregano, chives, or thyme, to garnish

How to Make Greek Grilled Chicken:

Preheat the grill to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit if using a propane grill, or prepare the coals if using a charcoal grill.

Blog the chicken breast halves with paper towels until the surface is somewhat dry.

Prepare the oil and lemon dressing according to the instructions. Brush each piece on both sides with the dressings. Brush the tops with more dressing.

Place each breast half on the grill. Flip after 8 minutes. Brush the tops with more of the dressing. Discard the leftover. Cook for another 8 minutes.

Remove the chicken breast halves from the grill after cooked all the way through. Sprinkle with fresh herbs just before serving.

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Simple Greek Style Cheese Stuffed Grape Leaves

Greek Boston — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:29:53 +0000

It’s no secret that Greeks love to stuff ingredients inside of grape leaves. Most of the time, the filling includes a combination of rice, meat, and seasonings, or a vegetarian version that omits the meat. However, those aren’t the only Greek ingredients that taste great inside the grape leaves! You can also stuff them with cheese. You can use any type of cheese, but it really is best if the cheese is meltable. Our version uses a combination of mozzarella, which is meltable and easy to find, and feta.

Simple Cheese Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Greek olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
40 medium-sized grape leaves
Lemon slices (optional)

How to Prepare Simple Cheese Stuffed Grape Leaves:

Place the mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Lay a grape leaf on a flat surface vein side up. Please a portion of the mixture in the center of the leaf (you will use about a teaspoon for each leaf).

Fold the sides in and then roll each grape leaf into a tight, cigar shape. Place each roll face down in a deep pan in a single layer (you may need to use more than one pan). Fill the pan with water so that each of the grape leaves are covered. Sprinkle the top with more salt (to taste) and then top with lemon slices.

Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for twenty minutes. Add more water if it evaporates throughout the cooking process. Remove the grape leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and serve with more lemon slices.

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