Prasosoupa

Enjoy this traditional Greek soup recipe with your next meal!

Preparation:

Peel and wash the vegetables. Cut the leeks and carrots into small pieces and chop the celery fine. Heat the oil in a pot, saute the vegetables lightly, cover them with water and add the salt and pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Prepare the egg and lemon sauce and serve the soup hot.

**Egg and Lemon Sauce Preparation:

1-2 cups soup broth
2 eggs
Juices of 1 lemon
A little flour

Mix the flour with the lemon juice. Beat the eggs in a bowl with the flour and lemon juice. Add the broth, beating continually. Pour the egg and lemon sauce into the pot of soup or food and stir.

Note – Remove the pot from the heat before adding the egg and lemon sauce. If a thinner sauce is desired, you may omit the flour.

Serves 4 to 6

Enjoy!

Arni me Anginares

Lamb and artichokes are a magical combination that captures all the real flavors and techniques of Greek cooking. This recipe uses seasonal vegetables as the main ingredient, with meat playing a secondary role, to produce a rich and simple stew. Add fresh peas for even more complexity. Enjoy!

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish or saucepan and saute the onions over medium heat until softened. Add the lamb, stirring constantly until browned. Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, white wine and enough water to just cover the meat.

Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the artichokes, adding a little more water to just cover if necessary, and simmer until they are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the dill, parsley and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 30 minutes or until the meat is tender and the sauce has reduced.

Serves 4 to 6

Sardeles sto Fourno

This easy to prepare Greek recipe is equally good hot or cold!

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350F. Layer the sardines in a shallow baking dish, sprinkling the garlic, pepper strips, marjoram, parsley and seasonings between the layers. Drizzle with the olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Serves 4 to 6

Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing

This is the classic accompaniment to boiled fish, vegetables, prawns and lobster. It is also good as a salad dressing with boiled spinach or wild greens. Enjoy this traditional Greek ladolemono recipe with your next meal!

Preparation:

Mix the olive oil and lemon juice together in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a serving bowl or in a jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Makes 1/2 cup