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Tyrokafteri (tirokafteri) Spicy Greek feta dip - Mia Kouppa
Tyrokafteri is a spicy dip made with Greek feta, roasted sweet red pepper, hot peppers and some olive oil and red wine vinegar. It is so easy to make in a blender or food processor and goes great with pita wedges, veggies or chips. It is also great when served alongside grilled meats.
Cretan cheese Kalitsounia - Mia Kouppa
Kalitsounia are Cretan handheld pies. These cheese kalitsounia are made with a filling of soft cheese like feta and ricotta. The dough is rolled thin and the kalitsounia are shaped like half moons before frying lightly. They are best served warm and are especially delicious served with a drizzle of honey.
Lazarakia buns (Greek Easter Lazarus breads) - Mia Kouppa
This Easter be sure to try making Lazarakia buns! These Greek Easter Lazarus breads are fun to make and delicious to eat. They are slightly sweet and filled with raisins, nuts or chocolate chips (or a combination of these). Everyone loves Lazarakia, but if you are baking with young children, they will especially enjoy shaping them, and the tradition and meaning behind these sweet little breads.
Tiganopsomo with feta (Τηγανόψωμο με φέτα) - Mia Kouppa
Delicious packets of fried dough filled with soft and creamy feta cheese. These Greek fried breads are perfect as part of a light meal, vegetarian meal. Drizzled with honey they also make a sweet addition to a mid-afternoon tea, or buffet table.
Sesame coated fried feta with honey and walnuts - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
This quick and easy Greek appetizer or meze is a beautiful combination of flavours and textures. The feta is coated in semolina, egg and sesame seeds and it is fried until the outside is crispy and the feta is warm and soft. To serve, drizzle with honey and sprinkle on crushed walnuts.
Cod and garlic mash potatoes (Greek Bakaliaro me skordalia) - Mia Kouppa
As Greeks, this is a meal we always enjoy on March 25th, the day of Greek Independence and the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It is a delicious combination of salt cod, lightly floured and then fried, served with a side of very garlicky, and tangy mashed potatoes.
Easy Greek whipped feta dip - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
This Greek whipped feta dip was always a staple at our big Greek family gatherings! There is nothing tastier than a bowl of feta whipped together with yogourt, a touch of honey, oregano, orange and a pinch of chili flakes for a mild bit of heat. Grab a baguette, or some pita bread, and get to dipping!
2024 Great Lent Meal Plan - Mia Kouppa
This 2024 Great Lent Meal Plan will be your go to ressource when trying to decide what to eat during Great Lent. Between Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) and Pascha (Orthodox Easter Sunday) you have options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks or desserts. In addition, the major holidays during this period are highlighted.
Fava, Greek yellow split pea dip - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Fava is a delicious spread that is made with yellow split peas, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaves and some salt. You can choose to top it with chopped chives and capers. It is delicious served with pita wedges or veggies and is a staple during Orthodox Lent and fasting periods.
Tomato and feta toast - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes and more
Tomato and feta toast is the way many Greeks start their day. A very simple breakfast, or even mid-day snack, of bread, grilled or not, drizzled with olive oil, topped with vine-ripened tomato, feta, oregano and more olive oil. Simple, easy, and so delicious!
Tyrini or Cheesefare Week Meal Plan 2024 - Mia Kouppa
Tyrini or Cheesefare Week is the week which precedes Great Lent in the Orthodox Faith and it is one where the food focus is on eating eggs, fish and cheese...especially cheese! Tyri in Greek means cheese. To help you celebrate this week I have put together a meal plan that offers you suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks and desserts.
Lagana (Λαγάνα) - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes and more
Lagana is a traditional Greek flat bread which is made specifically on Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) which marks the start of Great Lent, the fasting period which precedes Othodox Easter. All you need are a few simple ingredients like flour, dry yeast, water, oil, and a touch of sugar and salt. Before baking the top of the lagana is sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Fide soup (Fithe soup) (Σούπα φιδέ) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
The simplest of Greek soups. Fide or fithe soup is made with small pasta that resembles vermicelli or broken up angel hair pasta. It is cooked simply in water with some olive oil. Season with salt and top it with some grated mizithra cheese for added flavour if desired.
Melomakarona (Μελομακάρονα) | Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes
Melomakarona are a classic Greek cookie recipe dipped in honey, and topped with crushed walnuts. They are traditionally made during Christmas and because they are dairy-free and egg-free they are perfect for periods of Orthodox Lent. These are some of the most popular Greek cookies, and for good reason. They are nutty, spiced and have a hint of orange flavour.
Fasolatha or Fasolada, Greek white bean soup - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes
Fasolatha is a traditional Greek white bean soup. It is made with white beans, onion, carrots, celery and leek and the broth is flavoured with lemon. It is easy to make and is hearty and satisfying. This is a lefki fasolatha.
Tahini salad dressing (Σως ταχινιού για σαλάτα) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Tahini salad dressing is an easy, tangy and vegan way to dress up your greens, veggies and even protein. It is really simple to make - all you need is tahini, water, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, oregano and salt and pepper.
French fries (Τηγανητές πατάτες) - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Homemade French fries, or tiganites patates as they are called in Greek, are absolutely incredible. Once you know how to make French fries at home, nothing else will compare. All you need are potatoes, oil and some salt to season them when fried.
Youvetsi ( Yiouvetsi, Giouvetsi) with chicken - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Tender chicken and wonderful orzo baked in a rich tomato based sauce. Made with chicken thighs and drumsticks which are fried until browned and then baked along with orzo in a tomato sauce. The meal is delicately flavoured with cinnamon, which is common in savoury Greek dishes.
Greek coffee - Mia Kouppa, Traditional Greek recipes
Learn how to make a perfect cup of Greek coffee. Greek coffee is boiled rather than brewed and uses finely ground roasted coffee beans. If made correctly, the coffee grounds will settle to the bottom of your demi-tasse cup and you will have created a beautiful kaimaki (light froth) on the top.
Chicken wings with a feta dipping sauce - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
These baked chicken wings are inspired by Greek flavours and served with a tangy and spicy feta dipping sauce. The wings are seasoned simply with oregano, salt and pepper. Along with some cooking spray and a secret ingredient (that you probably already have in your pantry) these baked wings end up super crispy and flavourful. The homemade dip includes feta, Greek yogourt, cream cheese, lemon, and pepperoncini peppers and comes together so easily in a food processor or blender.
Lapas - Greek boiled rice porridge - Mia Kouppa, Greek recipes
Lapas is Greek boiled rice porridge which is often served when someone is sick. It is made very simply by boiling glutinous medium grain white rice (rizi glassé or glace in Greek) in salted water until you get a creamy, thick consistency. If you like you can add some olive oil and fresh lemon juice before serving.
Mia Kouppa Nativity Fast Meal Plan - 2020 - Mia Kouppa
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