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BAKLAVA PASTRY (Baklavas) INGREDIENTS
For the filling:
• 1 lb. walnuts, coarsely ground • 1/2 lb. almonds, coarsely Ground • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
For the syrup: • • • •
2 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 10 whole cloves Juice of half a lemon
• 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets
Recipe Baklava is the dish most people think of when they think Greek dessert. This particular version is sure to please not only people who love Greek food, but also those who favor nuts in their desserts. In this case, walnuts and almonds make this version of the Greek pastry unique and flavorful.
Boiled Leafy Greens INGREDIENTS
• 3 lbs. curly Endive or any leafy green of your choice (Chicory, Chard) • White vinegar (for adding to soaking water) • 1 tbsp. salt • Extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp.) • Fresh lemon juice to taste (juice of 1 lemon) • Salt and Pepper to taste
Recipe Boiled greens or Horta vrasta(HOR-tah vrah-STAH) are a staple in any Greek household. These are easy to prepare and when dressed with a bit of olive oil and lemon, you will really enjoy the clean, pure taste.
Cheese Pie Triangles INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb. Feta cheese • 4 oz. (1/2 block) cream cheese • 1 oz. crumbled Bleu cheese • 1 pint (16 oz.) Ricotta cheese • 5 heaping tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese • 4-5 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1-2 lbs. phyllo
Recipe In our house, Dad is known as the "cheese triangle wizard." Growing up, I would marvel at how quickly and efficiently he could butter and fold the phyllo (FEE-loh) sheets into neat little triangle packets.
Chicken & Lemon Rice Soup INGREDIENTS
• 1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs. with excess fat trimmed and breast skin removed • 12 cups water • 2 carrots cut in half • 2 celery stalks, cut in half • 1 large onion, peeled and cut in half • 2 bay leaves • 5 whole black peppercorns • 2 tsp. salt
Recipe Chicken Soup Avgolemono is perhaps the most iconic of all Greek soups. It’s on the menu at every Greek restaurant or diner and you’ll find it as the first course at most Greek holiday celebrations..
Chickpea Soup INGREDIENTS
1 cup of dried chickpeas 6-8 cups of water 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced leaves from one bunch of celery 1 small carrot, cut in slices (optional) 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of flour 2-3 large lemons
Recipe A Greek standard, what this soup lacks in appearance it makes up for in taste. As always with Greek soups, the olive oil gets added at the very end. It's a great choice for vegetarians and vegans as well.