FESTIVE SIDE DISHES

Potatoes au Gratin with Greek Cheeses

Potatoes au Gratin with Greek Cheeses

Potatoes au gratin with Greek cheese are a great idea for the Greek pre-Lenten feast called Cheese Sunday, but for any occasion too.

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Festive Rice Pilaf

Festive Rice Pilaf

8 servings   2 cups. basmati rice 5 to 6 Krokos Kozani (Greek saffron) threads 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4 tbsp. butter Salt 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 large carrots, diced small Zest of 2 oranges, sliced ​​into thin strips 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. water...

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Leek Tart with Smoked Greek Metsovone Cheese

Leek Tart with Smoked Greek Metsovone Cheese

For 9-in. / 22-cm tart 1 prepared pre-baked pate brisee For the filling 1 tbsp. Greek extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white parts only, coarsely chopped (1 cup). 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 / 3 tsp dried 1 cup grated Metsovone or smoked provolone ¾ cup heavy cream 3 large egg yolks...

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The Best Roasted Greek Yiayia’s Potatoes

The Best Roasted Greek Yiayia’s Potatoes

6 – 8 servings   2 pounds / 1 kilo large Yukon golds or other roasting potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, then halved 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup extra-virgin Greek olive oil ½ cup fresh, strained lemon juice 3 tsp dried oregano or thyme 12 sprigs rosemary 4 garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp....

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Savory Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Smoked Trout

Savory Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Smoked Trout

I think that outside of Greece, most people don’t realize how entrenched is the tradition of smoked fish and farmed fish. Trout and salmon trout are major Greek products. In this unusual, non-traditional recipe I put to use some of the country’s most esteemed products, but I also offer substitutes, just in case you...

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Grilled Mushrooms with Oregano and Garlic

Grilled Mushrooms with Oregano and Garlic

Unless you really aren’t a mushroom fan (and I don’t know too many such folks), grilled mushrooms are a classic, easy recipe fit for the holidays and every day. The tang of garlic, Greek olive oil and oregano make these grilled mushrooms even better. You can serve them right out of the oven, or...

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