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Spit-Roasted Lamb

April 17th, 2008 by Antonis

Arnaki Souvlas

This is the Traditional Easter Sunday favorite for all Greeks. You will find whole lambs roasting side by side over sizzling charcoals in all the villages in Greece. Enjoy this classic Greek lamb recipe!

Greek Lamb Roast

Ingredients:

1 lamb, 15 to 20 lbs
Butter
Olive oil
2 to 3 lemons
Salt
Pepper

Preparation:

Remove the lambs’ entrails including the larynx and large intestine, leaving the kidneys in place. Wash the lamb well and season the body cavity with salt and pepper. Skewer it carefully, from back to front. Fasten the backbone, neck and legs to the skewer with wire. Sew the belly shut. Rub the lamb all over with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place it over the coals, which have been allowed to burn down. Turn the spit fast in the beginning and more slowly as the lamb cooks, until the skin is nicely browned and is done inside. As the lamb roasts, baste it with a mixture of melted butter and lemon juice.

Xristos Anesti!

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Bamies Laderes

April 6th, 2008 by Antonis

Bamies Laderes - Okra in Olive Oil

Enjoy this healthy Greek vegetable recipe with family and friends!

Bamies Laderes

Ingredients:

2 lbs okra
1 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 ripe tomatoes
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vinegar

Preparation:

Trim the tops from the okra, wash well, and sprinkle with vinegar and let stand for one hour. Rinse well and drain. Put the oil in a pot and saute the onions and okra. Add the tomatoes, peeled and put through a food mill, the salt, pepper and a little water. Cook over medium heat until all the water has evaporated.

Serves 6 to 8

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Lentil Salad

April 4th, 2008 by Antonis

Lentil Salad

Lentils are very much enjoyed in Greece and are often combined with pasta or rice or eaten cold in simple summer salads. Enjoy this classic Greek lentil salad recipe.

Lentil Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Puy lentils
2 bay leaves
8 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 oranges
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium-sized red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled and cut into segments

Preparation:

Place the lentils, bay leaves and 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. Drain in a colander and allow to cool. Place in a serving bowl. Add the orange juice and remaining 6 tbsp of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture well and marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Just before serving, mix in the sliced onion and orange segments.

Serves 4 to 6

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Tahinosoupa

April 3rd, 2008 by Antonis

Tahinosoupa

In Greece, tahini (sesame seed paste) is frequently eaten during the Lenten fast. It is mainly used in soups, pies and dips. Tahinosoupa (a soup made with tahini) is traditionally eaten on Holy Friday.Traditional foods eaten on Holy Friday. Enjoy this authentic Greek recipe!

Tahinosoupa

Ingredients:

4 cups water
3 tbsp long-grain white rice
1/2 cup tahini
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rice and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, beat the tahini, lemon juice and 3 tbsp of cold water together. Add this mixture to the tice, stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves 4 to 6

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