Top 10 Recipes of the Week: July 17 - 23, 2006
Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are the recipes that were favorites over the past week.
1. Traditional Tzatziki
The creamy combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic makes tzatziki a refreshing appetizer that can be eaten alone, with bread, or as an accompaniment to vegetables, meat dishes, and pita wraps. It is one of the dips for which Greece is most well-known.More »
2. Pork Souvlaki - Grilled Pork Kebabs
Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and a favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.More »3. Batter-Fried Zucchini
These fried zucchini are often served as an appetizer/meze as well as a side dish. Soda water in the batter makes them delightfully airy and crunchy. A simple recipe for a delicious dish.More »4. Watermelon & Feta Salad
Watermelon, feta cheese, and paper-thin slices of red onion combine to make an unusual and refreshing summer salad.More »5. Mixed Grill Souvlaki - Chicken, Pork, and Lamb Kebabs
The marinades are almost identical, which keeps preparation simple and easy. The meat is skewered with sweet red peppers, green bell peppers, tomato, and onion, and I usually make them the night before and refrigerate until time to cook.More »6. Grilled Lemon Chicken
Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce). Grilled lemon chicken is a favorite any time of year, and a special treat for picnic cookouts.More »7. Greek Country Salad
A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find.. and no lettuce. This is the Greek salad that has become famous the world over.More »8. Easy Spanakopita - Spinach & Cheese Pie
Spinach pie with feta cheese is a favorite and can be made in many ways. This quick recipe is easier than most, and uses commercially prepared phyllo dough.More »9. Easy Baked Pasta Carbonara
What we call "carbonara" in Greece isn't what you may have eaten in the past. This Baked Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, bakes in 15-20 minutes, and makes a great family meal.More »10. Green Beans & Tomatoes
This dish of fresh beans (string, snap, pole) and tomatoes is one of the most popular in Greek homes, especially in summer when beans are at their best and tomatoes at their ripest.More »
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