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Greek Lemon–Olive Oil Dressing and Variations

Lemon-Honey-Mustard Dressing

Orange-Garlic Olive Oil Dressing

Greek Olive Vinaigrette

Lemon-Ouzo-Garlic Dressiing

Feta-Herb Ladolemono

Greek Yogurt Ranch Sauce

Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce

Kalamata Olive–Greek Yogurt “Mayo”

Greek Honey Hot Sauce

My Sour Cherry Barbecue Sauce

The Simplest Avgolemono

Avgolemono with Meringue and Yolks (and Variations)

Feta Cheese Sauce

Basic Ground Meat Sauce

My Secret Classic Cinnamon-Tomato Sauce

My Favorite Basic Greek Tomato Sauce with Ouzo and Orange Zest

Breakfast Fun for Greek Heroes

Greek Farmers’ Breakfast Porridge

Whole Wheat Baklava Muffins
with Greek Yogurt

Baklava Oatmeal

Eggs in a Hole {Cooked in Beet Greens}

Zucchini Omelet with Greek Yogurt, Lemon Zest, and Feta

Tsoureki French Toast

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Fun Dips to Dive Into

Homemade Pita Chips

Chestnut Skordalia

Potato Skordalia with Ouzo and Kalamata Olives

Spring Fresh Pea Puree with Herbs and Olive Oil

Avocado-Tahini Spread

Avocado Taramosalata

Mezen’s Taramosalata

Tzatziki with a Twist

Grec-Mex Whipped Feta

Roasted Tomato “Kopanisti”

Pan-Seared Olives on Toast with Oranges and Herbs

Phyllo-Wrapped Feta with Cumin, Poppy, or Caraway Seeds and Honey

Rhodes-Style Grape Leaves Stuffed with Broad Beans and Bulgur

Margarita’s Tomato Fritters with Cod

Molyvos Eggplant Keftedes

Carrot Keftedes

Northern Greek Walnut Fritters

Crispy Leek Fritters

Baked Chicken Keftedes

Crispy Sardine Bones

All-Time Classic Grilled Octopus

Greek Mackerel “Gravlax”

Shrimp in a Skillet with Feta and Tomatoes

Lesvos-Style Marinated Raw Sardines or Anchovies

Retro Feta-Stuffed Grilled Calamari

My Family Keftedes Recipe

Totally Over-the-Top Stuffed Sausages

Skillet Pork with Honey and Spices

More Than Greek Salad

Arugula Salad with Dried Figs, Wrinkled Olives, and Pasteli

Spinach Salad with Oranges, Avocado, Chickpeas, and Feta

Spinach Salad with Jerusalem Artichokes and Feta

Kale, Apple, and Feta Salad

Shaved Raw Zucchini-Tomato Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Three-Vegetable Slaw with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Greek Salad and Friends

Barley Rusk Salad (Dako) with Apples, Celery, Tomatoes, and Feta

Rusk Salad with Sea Urchin, Tomatoes, and Onions

Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Spinach, Leeks, and Pomegranate

Roasted Onion Salad

Potato Salad with Tomatoes and Sardines from Naxos

Greek Between the Bread

Spanakopita Grilled Cheese

Portobello Mushroom Gyro

Egg-and-Feta-Salad Pita Pockets

Sea Bass Wrap with Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce

Greek-Style Tuna Melt with Kasseri Cheese and Olives

Shrimp Saganaki Hero

Spartan Chicken Melt

A Table Full of Vegetables

Seared Stovetop Fingerlings with Xinomavro Wine and Sage

My Favorite Roasted Greek Potatoes

Avli’s Fries with Spicy Whipped Feta

Fresh Corn and Feta Polenta

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Kalamata Olive Butter

Wine-Braised Chestnuts and Shallots

Slow-Cooked Kale with Greek Olive Oil, Oranges, and Garlic

Grilled or Seared Leeks with Shaved Sheep’s-Milk Cheese and Prunes

Lesvos-Style Garlicky Whole Eggplants in Tomato Sauce

Eleni’s Ikarian Skillet Soufico

Naoussa Summer Stew with Fried Cheese

Wild Mushroom and Onion Stew

Lesvos-Style Eggplant “Shoes”

Eggplants Stuffed with Onions, Raisins, and Grape Molasses

Eggplant Boats Stuffed with Octopus and Rice

Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Cheese

Cauliflower Baked with Three Greek Cheeses

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Slathered with Feta and Greek Honey

Artichoke Bread Pudding

Butternut Squash–Sweet Potato Moussaka

Artichoke Moussaka with Caramelized Onions and Feta

Clay-Baked Minoan Lentils

Giant Beans Baked with Roasted Garlic and Tomatoes

Northern Greek Giant Beans Baked with Red Peppers and Feta

Giant Beans with Grape Leaf Pesto

Black-Eyed Peas Baked with Sweet and Hot Peppers

Chickpeas Baked with Squid, Petimezi, and Nigella

Serifos Chickpea “Sausages” Cooked in Tomato Sauce

Ancient Grains, Modern Comforts

Traditional Cretan Mixed-Grain Rusks

Bulgur Pilaf with Ouzo, Herbs, and Tomato

Eggplant Braised with Cretan Xinohontro

Quinoa Pilaf with Octopus and Chickpeas

Aromatic Quinoa with Chickpeas, Orange, and Greek Raisins

Quinoa Spinach Pilaf

Ouzo Saffron Rice Pilaf with Peas, Pistachios, and Almonds

Greens and Rice Pilaf

Avgolemono Risotto

“Dirty” Mussel Rice

Tomato Rice with a Modern Twist

Quick Anthotyro Ravioli with Fig-Onion Sauce

Quick Pastitsio Ravioli

Spanakopita Mac ’n’ Cheese with Olive Oil Béchamel

Ikarian Summer Pasta with Wild Greens Pesto

Lentil-Pasta Terrine with Cumin and Prunes

Soups for Every Season

Celery Root Soup with a Splash of Ouzo and Fig-Feta Pesto

Modern Greek Christmas Chestnut Soup

Creamy Yellow Split Pea Soup with Cured Pork

Template for a Classic Greek Bean Soup

Clay-Baked Chickpea Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Pasta, Tomatoes, and Grated Cheese

Spicy Trahana Soup with Fresh Seafood

Greek Easter Soup with Lamb Shank

Saffron Avgolemono Soup with Orzo

Homemade Whole Wheat Phyllo

Spinach-Cheese Pie with Homemade Whole Wheat Phyllo

Ikaria’s Longevity Greens Phyllo Rolls

Greek Island Onion Pie

Zucchini Pie with Greek Yogurt and Fresh Mint

Sweet-and-Savory Winter Squash Pie

Chicken Pie with Raisins, Pine Nuts, Herbs, and Two Greek Cheeses

Soula’s Naoussa Cheese Pie

Simple Eggplant Pita from the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki

Greek Mountain Cheese Bread with Mastiha

Olive Oil Flatbread

Carnivorous Pleasures

Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Figs and Olives

Cyclades-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken with Cheese, Herbs, and Raisins

Tomato Chicken or Guinea Hen with Kefalotyri Cheese

Roasted Chicken with Haloumi, Mushrooms, and Herbs

Roasted Apricot Chicken Marinated in Greek Yogurt

Ouzo-Glazed Chicken Wings

Spicy Aromatic Braised Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas

Roasted Leg of Lamb or Goat with Xinomavro Wine and Herbs

Aegean Island Stuffed Lamb

The Best Greek Lamb Chops

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Pork Medallions Baked in Paper

“Short” Skewers from Mainland Greece

Sliced Veal Layered with Eggplants and Cheese

My Son’s Favorite Beef Stew

Sausages Braised with Fresh, Roasted, and Pickled Peppers

Fresh from the Sea

Sea Bass Carpaccio

Greek Sea Bass Baked with Santorini Assyrtiko Wine, Capers Leaves, and Herbs

Mediterranean Sea Bass with Mushrooms and Red Wine

Cod Fillets with Orange and Green Olive Salsa

Grilled Mackerel Stuffed with Carrots, Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Herbs

Braised Octopus with Olives

Baked Sardines with Ouzo, Tomatoes, Capers, and Lemon

Grilled Butterflied Sardines with Red Onion and Herbs

Grilled Large Shrimp with Ouzo, Lemon, Pepper, and Coriander

Shrimp and Mussels in Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

Tahini-Honey Phyllo Flutes

Greek Yogurt–Mastiha Panna Cotta with Spoon Sweets

Grilled Manouri Cheese with Ouzo-Poached Figs

Greek Banana Split with Chocolate-Nut Paste, Pasteli, Cinnamon, and Honey

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Mastiha

Dark Chocolate Ouzo Orange Mousse

Piña Colada Revani

Greek Coffee Bread Pudding

Greek Coffee Baklava

Xinomavro Chocolate Cake

Floating Greek Island in a Wine-Dark Sea

Peach Mastiha Greek Yogurt Semifreddo

My Big Fat Greek Mess

Greek Wines and Spirits

ONLINE SOURCES FOR GREEK FOODS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Also by Diane Kochilas

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