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Showing posts with label Greek Cuisine. Show all posts
BawCraftWorx
Greek Lasagna - Pastitsio

Ingredients- Pasta:
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten

Ingredients- Topping:
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up any lumps with back of wooden spoon. Add onion; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in pasta sauce. Heat to simmering; reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix tomato sauce mixture, cooked pasta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and 3 eggs. Spread in baking dish; spread top smooth.

4. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, 1 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into beaten egg. Return egg mixture to pan, beating constantly. Pour over top of pasta.

5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is bubbly and lightly browned in spots. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Source: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/easy-pastitsio-greek-lasagna/c92073cf-3fbc-45f0-b91d-4b33d24950b5
BawCraftWorx
Greek Potato Skins

You can do most of this recipe ahead, have your skins ready and baked the first 5 minute baking and have your cheese mixture ready and in the fridge. Continue on to the last steps just before serving. These go over well with sports fans, however I think you'll want to make more than 32!

Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes, scrubbed
olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions:
1. Heat oven 400f, prick the potatoes and bake 1 hour or until done.
2. Cool potatoes slightly, cut in half, lengthwise and scoop out the pulp leaving a 1/4" shell (reserve pulp for another use) Cut skins in half lengthwise again and then cut in half crosswise (you'll have 32 pieces) Brush skins generously with with oil.
3. Bake 5 minutes.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients and top the skins with the cheese mixture.
5. Drizzle with a little oil and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

yeild: 32 skins
prep time: 1½ hours 15 min
by Bergy: https://www.food.com/recipe/greek-potato-skins-14493
BawCraftWorx
Tanahmera's Greek Salad Recipe

Photo from google images until I can get a photo of my salad, I keep eating it immediately & forgetting to take a pic of it first.

This is my favorite salad....

My Greek Salad Recipe:
1 Head each of Regular & Romaine Lettuce
1 of Each of the following Sweet Peppers: Green, Red, Orange & Yellow.
1 Large Tomato, cut into small peices
2 Celery sticks, chopped into small pieces
1/2 Cup Feta Cheese
1 Onion chopped or sliced into rings
1/2 Cup Black Kalamta Olives
1/2 Cucumber, sliced & halved
1/2 Cup Musrooms sliced(Optional)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients above in a large salad bowl.
Toss & Add My Greek Salad Dressing
or whatever dressing you love.

My Greek Salad Vinegarette Dressing Recipe:
Using a funnel, Mix the following ingredients in a glass bottle:
Equal parts of Olive Oil & Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp of My Homemade Italian Spice
1 tsp feta cheese crumbled (optional use very small pieces)

BawCraftWorx
Image from Google

I Will be Adding to this post Here & there so check back Often...

Tanahmera's Greek Salad Vinegarette Dressing Recipe:
Using a funnel, Mix the following ingredients in a glass bottle:
Equal parts of Olive Oil & Cidar Vinegar
1 Tbsp of My Homemade Itallian Spice
1 tsp feta cheese (optional use very small pieces)

Tanahmera's Homemade Healing Italian Spice Recipe:
Mix equal parts of the following herbs In a plastic container with a tight lid:
1 Part Basil
1 Part Marjoram
1 Part Oregano
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Sage
1 Part Savory
1 Part Tarragon
1 Part Thyme

Tanahmera's Olive Oil Sauce Recipe:
I use this on bbq chicken, vegetables, steak & also as a salad dressing. Using a funnel, Mix Equal Parts of Olive Oil & Cidar Vinegar In A Glass Bottle With a screw on lid (Do Not use a plastic jar). Add equal parts (about 1-2 tbsp for a large/x-large bottle, or 1-2 tsp for a medium/small bottle):
1 Part each of Salt & Pepper
1 Part Zesty Pepper Meledy
1 Part Tex Mex
1 Part of My Homemade Italian Spice
1 Part Chives
1 Part Garlic Powder
1 Part Paprika
1 Part Cilantro Leaves
1 Part Spike (an all purpose seasoning found in healthfood stores)
1 Part Seasoned Salt
Cap & shake well. Do NOT store in refridgerator. The Oil & Vinegar will separate. Keep in a cool dark cupboard or pantry.

Tanahmera's BBQ Chicken Marinade Recipe:
Mix the following ingredients in a glass bottle with a screw on lid:
1 Part Soy Sauce
1 Part Balsamic Vinegar
2-3 Parts Water (depending on your own prefference)
Add equal parts of the following herbs:
1 Part Basil
1 Part Cilantro
1 Part Dill Weed
1 Part Onion Flakes
1 Part Minced Garlic
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Curry- (Optional for those who like hot & Spicy)
1 Part Cayenne Pepper (also optional for those who like hot & Spicy)
There are two ways to use this sauce: 1-BBQ Your chicken & apply sauce with a basting brush. OR, 2- Maranade (soak) chicken in the sauce for 1 hour prior to cooking it. Store sauce in refridgerator. Keeps for many months:)

Tanahmera's Veggie Dip Recipe:
In a medium sized bowl, mix the following to suit your own taste: (I use Cups & Tbsp measurements for Large Dip dishes to feed at least 5--10people, and Tbsp & Pinches for 2-4 people).
3 Parts of Miracle Whip (Parts can either mean Cups (for 5+ people) or Tbsp(for 2-3 people) depending on how many people you are feeding).
2 Tbsp/Pinches of My Homemade Itallian Spice
1 Tbsp/Pinch Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp/Pinch Onion Powder
1 Tbsp/Pinch Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp/Pinch Dill Weed
1 Tbsp/Pinch Chives Chopped
Mix well and Keep refridgerated. If you plan to make the dip for personal use, it Keeps for about (1-2 weeks if you use a plastic container or a glass jar with a tight lid. Do not put it back in the fridge after it has warmed to room temperature.

Tanahmera's Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients:
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp horseradish
4 squirts Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cup salsa
1 1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp garlic butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 tbsp dill weed
1 tbsp chives
1 tsp each salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Start with salsa & ketchup.
2. Add other ingredients.
3. Mix well and refrigerate.
4. Store in glass jars with screw on lids.
5. Use as dip for all kinds of seafood.

Tanahmera's Tzatziki Dip/Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1 container (16 ounces) plain lowfat yogurt
1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, not peeled, seeded and finely chopped plus a few thin slices.
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint plus additional sprigs
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill plus additional sprigs
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Spoon yogurt into sieve lined with cheesecloth or coffee filter set over bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer drained yogurt to medium bowl and discard liquid.
Meanwhile, in colander set over bowl, toss chopped cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt. Let drain at least 1 hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. In batches, wrap chopped cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible. Pat dry with paper towels, then add to bowl with yogurt.
With flat side of chef's knife, mash garlic to a paste with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add garlic, chopped mint, oil, vinegar, and pepper to yogurt and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2-4 hours.
Serve chilled, topped with cucumber slices and fresh dill & mint sprigs.
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Per tablespoon: about 17 calories, 1 gram protein, 1 gram carbohydrate, 1 gram total fat (0 gram saturated), 1 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium.

My Iron Chef Shark Spice Recipe:
I sprinkle this on squash, pancakes, french toast, oatmeal and even in Asian stir fry dishes. It's healing and delicious. For detox diet omit sugar.

In a glass spice jar, mix equal parts of the following powdered spices:

Ginger, Cinnamon, Sugar, & Nutmeg. 
Shake well to combine before each use.

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