Greek Recipes(3).
Greek Feta And Olive Spread
Serve this full-flavored dip at your next cocktail party.
Makes about 1 cup
6 ounces Feta cheese
1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
2 ounces Sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in warm water for 20
minutes)
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Black olives, minced
Pita bread
Place the feta, oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomatoes and
oregano in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the
mixture is smooth. Place in a bowl and blend in the olives
by hand. Serve with toasted pita triangles.
Greek-Style Oven Stew
Cinnamon and feta cheese create a different twist on an old favorite.
Serves 4.
1 pound Beef stew meat, cubed
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
2 cups Beef broth
4 Tablespoons Tomato paste
3/4 cup Pearl onions, peeled, whole
2 Tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 ounces Feta, crumbled
Pre-heat the oven to 350. Add all ingredients (except the feta) to a large pot or casserole (that has a lid and can go into the oven). Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours (or until the beef is very tender). Place in bowls and garnish with the feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Pastitsio
This dish is sometimes called "Greek Lasagna".
Serves 4-6
1 1/2 pounds Ground lamb (or ground beef)
1 medium Onion, diced
2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Tomato sauce
4 Tablespoons Butter
4 Tablespoons Flour
3 cups Milk
12 ounces Penne pasta, dry
2 Eggs
4 ounces Parmesan, grated
Brown the meat in a heavy skillet. Add the onion and garlic
and cook until just soft. Drain off any excess fat. Mix in
the cinnamon and tomato sauce. Set aside. Melt the butter
in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for three
minutes, stirring frequently. Whisk in the milk and simmer
20 minutes. Set aside. Cook the pasta, drain, rinse, and
set aside. Lightly beat the eggs. Add them to the meat
mixture. Add half of the Parmesan. Butter a two-quart
casserole. Add half of the pasta. Top with the meat
mixture. Add the rest of the pasta. Pour the white sauce
over the combination. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned.
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