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Here is a list of Greek recipes featured in Chef Wars along with a list of ingredients, tags and type.
Name | Type | Tags | Ingredients | Description | |
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Amygdalotá | Greek Almond Cookie | Cookie | Sweet, Mediterranean, Nutty | Almond, Sugar, Vanilla, Flower, Egg | These almond confections are scented with flower water and vanilla and are given throughout Greece as a symbol of happiness and prosperity. |
Arni me Aginares | Lamb and Artichoke Stew | Stew | Aromatic, Mediterranean, Earthy | Lamb, Artichoke, Tomato, Wine, Dill | This traditional Greek one-pot casserole combines lamb and artichoke hearts in a delectable Avgolemono or egg-lemon sauce. |
Avgolemono | Chicken Soup with Egg-Lemon sauce | Soup | Mediterranean, Aromatic, Summer | Chicken, Rice, Egg, Lemon, Stock | This delicious soup is a staple in any Greek home. The humble chicken soup is finished with a creamy egg-lemon flavor. |
Bougatsa | Filo Custard Pastry | Pastry | Sweet, Street, Mediterranean | Flour, Custard, Sugar, Cinnamon | This treat is popular in Thessaloniki. Crispy, flaky, golden-brown phyllo pastry covers a silky, semolina custard filling. Yum! |
Bourdeto | Scorpion Fish in Spicy Sauce | Seafood | Sea, Fiery, Mediterranean | Chili, Fish, Garlic, Onion, Tomato | Scorpion Fish is simmered in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and spicy red peppers! |
Chicken Gyro | Meat | Meaty, Street, Mediterranean | Chicken, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Flatbread | Chicken is grilled on a vertical spit, with the juices flowing down to keep the roast moist and crisp. The meat is cut into slices and served with grilled pita and tzatziki. | |
Chicken Souvlaki | Meat | Mediterranean, Street, Meaty | Chicken, Oregano, Lemon, Flatbread, Yogurt | These Greek chicken skewers are seasoned with oregano and thyme, then served with pita or fries with a dollop of Tzatziki! | |
Dakos | Greek Bread Salad | Bread | Summer, Mediterranean, Pub Grub | Bread, Tomato, Feta, Oregano, Olive | This Cretan appetizer features bread soaked in water and olive oil, topped with juicy, on the vine tomatoes, feta and oregano. |
Dolmadakia | Stuffed Vine Leaves | Wrap | Vegetarian, Fusion, Pub Grub | Leaf, Rice, Onion, Olive Oil, Dill | Dolmas are stuffed vegetables common in former Ottoman Empire countries. This Greek version stuffs, rice, onion and herbs in grape leaves. |
Fakes Salata | Greek Lentil Salad | Salad | Summer, Mediterranean, Vegetarian | Lentil, Tomato, Vinegar, Feta, Olive Oil | In this summer salad, cooked lentils are dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then tossed with tomatoes, herbs, feta and other fresh vegetables. |
Fasolada | Greek Bean Soup | Soup | Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Healthy | Beans, Olive Oil, Tomato, Carrot, Celery | White beans are simmered with olive oil, tomatoes, and Mediterranean vegetables. Simple and hearty! |
Horiatiki Salata | Greek Salad | Salad | Summer, Mediterranean, Healthy | Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Feta, Olive | This rustic salad is made with tomato, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives. It's seasoned with salt and oregano, and dressed with olive oil. |
Kakavia | Greek Fish Soup | Soup | Sea, Mediterranean, Summer | Fish, Stock, Olive Oil, Onion, Celery | This soup dates back to ancient Ionian fishermen, who would combine various kinds of fish with vegetables, onions and olive oil. |
Keftedes | Greek Meatballs | Meat | Mediterranean, Meaty, Pub Grub | Lamb, Bread Crumbs, Onion, Mint, Vinegar | Who doesn't love meatballs? This Greek version combines lamb, onions, spearmint, oregano and a touch of wine vinegar! |
Kleftiko | Greek Roast Lamb | Meat | Aromatic, Mediterranean, Meaty | Lamb, Oregano, Bay Leaf, Garlic, Potato | This rustic Greek dish has lamb marinated in oregano and bay leaf, then slow-cooked on the bone in a pit or oven. The meat is super juicy and tender! |
Kotopoulo Lemonato | Greek Chicken with Lemon | Meat | Mediterranean, Summer, Sour | Chicken, Lemon, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Oregano | In this dish, succulent chicken is roasted in a bath of lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. |
Kreatopita | Greek Meat Pie | Pastry | Meaty, Street, Mediterranean | Flour, Beef, Dill, Oregano, Onion | Crispy, flaky, golden-brown phyllo pastry covers a rich filling of beef, oregano and onions. A must-try! |
Loukoumades | Greek Honey Puffs | Fritter | Sweet, Street, Mediterranean | Flour, Cinnamon, Honey, Sugar, Oil | These deep-fried dough balls are soaked in honey and cinnamon until the batter fully absorbs the syrup - truly sinful! |
Magiritsa | Easter Lamb Soup | Soup | Mediterranean, Festive, Aromatic | Lamb, Offal, Onion, Dill, Stock | This Greek Orthodox soup is eaten to break the Lenten fast. Lamb offal is flavored with onions, veggies and herbs, then thickened with Avgolemono. |
Moussaka | Meat | Mediterranean, Creamy, Meaty | Bechamel, Eggplant, Lamb, Onion, Tomato | This Greek version of the Turkish musakka has three layers - eggplant sauteed in olive oil, minced lamb with spices, and white bechamel. | |
Paidakia | Greek Lamb Chops | Meat | Aromatic, Pub Grub, Mediterranean | Lamb, Oregano, Lemon, Olive Oil | Good-quality rack of lamb is marinated in olive oil and herbs and grilled until well done, Finished with a squeeze of lemon and Greek oregano! |
Pasteli | Greek Sesame Candy | Confection | Mediterranean, Sweet, Nutty | Honey,Lemon, Pistachio,Sesame | In this traditional Greek confection, crushed sesame seeds are pressed with honey into delightful bars. |
Pastitsada | Corfu Veal Pasta | Pasta | Mediterranean, Aromatic, Home | Veal, Pasta, Tomato, Wine, Parmesan | In this pasta dish from Corfu, veal is browned then simmered in tomatoes, wine and caramelized onions. The flavors are strong and aromatic! |
Pastitsio | Baked Pasta with Beef and Bechamel | Pasta | Hearty, Mediterranean, Creamy | Pasta, Beef, Tomato, Bechamel, Egg | This dish starts with bucatini bound by cheese and egg, a spiced ground beef filling, another layer of pasta, and finally, creamy bechamel sauce. |
Pork Gyro | Meat | Street, Meaty, Mediterranean | Pork, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Flatbread | Pork is grilled on a vertical spit, with the juices flowing down to keep the roast moist and crisp. The meat is cut into slices and served with grilled pita and tzatziki. | |
Pork Souvlaki | Meat | Meaty, Sweet, Mediterranean | Pork, Oregano, Lemon, Flatbread, Yogurt | These Greek pork skewers are seasoned with oregano and thyme, then served with pita or fries with a dollop of Tzatziki! | |
Saganaki | Greek Fried Cheese | Cheese | Cheesy, Pub Grub, Mediterranean | Cheese, Olive Oil, Lemon, Spirit, Anise | It's quite common to flambe this fried, bubbly cheese at the table, to a shout of 'ompa!'. The flames are extinguished with a squeeze of lemon! |
Spanakopita | Greek Spinach Pie | Pastry | Street, Vegetarian, Mediterranean | Flour, Spinach, Feta, Onion, Egg | Crispy, flaky, golden-brown phyllo pastry covers an aromatic spinach-feta filling. A must-try! |
Spanakorizo | Greek Spinach and Rice | Rice | Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian | Spinach, Rice, Feta, Dill, Lemon | This healthy Greek risotto combines spinach and rice, with dill, lemon and crumbled feta added at the end. |
Stifado | Greek Beef Stew | Stew | Hearty, Mediterranean, Aromatic | Beef, Tomato, Vinegar, Wine, Cinnamon | In this rich stew, beef is browned the braised in a tomato-wine sauce. The fork tender beef is served over warm orzo or egg paste! |
Tiropita | Greek Cheese Pie | Pastry | Cheesy, Mediterranean, Street | Flour, Feta, Butter, Egg, Ricotta | Crispy, flaky, golden-brown phyllo covers a decadent feta, egg and butter filling. A must-try! |
Tonosalata | Greek Tuna Salad | Salad | Healthy, Sea, Mediterranean | Tuna, Onion, Dill, Olive Oil, Leaf Vegetable | Tuna, onion and dill are tossed on a creamy yogurt dressing, then served on a bed of lettuce. |
Trigona | Filo Triangles with Custard | Pastry | Sweet, Street, Mediterranean | Flour, Custard, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla | A specialty of Thessaloniki, crispy buttery phyllo triangles are soaked in syrup and filled with creamy custard! |
Tyrokroketes | Greek Cheese Balls | Cheese | Cheesy, Mediterranean, Pub Grub | Flour, Feta, Egg, Parmesan, Butter | These melt-in-your-mouth, fried delights are made with at least three kinds of cheese - feta, gouda, and a mature hard cheese. Nuf said. |
Yemista | Stuffed Tomato and Peppers | Vegetables | Summer, Healthy, Mediterranean | Bell Pepper, Tomato, Rice, Beef, Onion | This Greek dish is a summer favorite! A mix of rice, meat and herbs are used as filling, then the stuffed parcels are baked. |
Yiaourti me Meli | Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts | Dessert | Healthy, Sweet, Mediterranean | Yogurt, Honey, Walnut | This is a simple, lovely dessert of yogurt, honey and walnuts. |
Youvetsi | Greek Beef Orzo Casserole | Pasta | Mediterranean, Home, Hearty | Pasta, Tomato, Onion, Beef, Parmesan | Orzo is baked in the same casserole as the beef and spiced tomato sauce, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavorful juices! |