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Top 10 Recipes of the Week - May 21 - 27, 2007

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Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are your favorite Greek recipes over the past week.


1. Classic Greek Salad

A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find... and no lettuce. This is the Greek salad that has become famous the world over.More »


2. Traditional Tzatziki

The creamy combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic makes tzatziki a refreshing appetizer that can be eaten alone, with bread, or as an accompaniment to vegetables, meat dishes, and pita wraps. It is one of the dips for which Greece is most well-known.More »

3. Pork Souvlaki - Grilled Pork Kebabs

Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and a favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.More »

4. Hummus with Tahini - Chickpea and Sesame Dip

This dip is a delicious appetizer and a favorite with regional differences in this part of the world. It's quick to make, no cooking involved, and it's vegan- and vegetarian-friendly.More »

5. Baklava with Almonds & Walnuts

This version of baklava, made with olive oil (the recipe can also be made with butter), is a modernized version of gastrin (say: GHAHS-treen) - an ancient Cretan sweet known from Roman times. Use butter if you must, but this version made with olive oil is absolutely delicious.More »

6. Classic Moussaka with Eggplant

This is the Greek recipe for moussaka with eggplant, probably the most well-known of all versions, and a favorite of Greeks and non-Greeks alike. A casserole dish, moussaka is made with layers of ground meat and vegetables, and topped with a rich cream sauce.More »

7. Pastitsio: Classic Baked Pasta

This recipe for Pastitsio calls for ziti pasta (long tubular pasta), but any thick pasta can be used. The pasta is layered with a meat sauce and cheese, and topped with a thick layer of creamy béchamel sauce. More cheese is sprinkled on top and it's baked to golden perfection.More »

8. Custard Filled Phyllo - Galaktoboureko

One of the most famous phyllo pastries, galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek sweet, soaked in a light lemony syrup after baking. A true special occasion dish.More »

9. Recipe for Greek Gyro at Home

Make Greek gyro at home without an upright rotisserie grill. This homemade version includes most of the elements that make professionally-made Greek gyros so fabulous.More »

10. Pita Bread

A favorite to serve with dips and spreads, and pita wraps (sandwiches) of all descriptions, pita bread is not difficult to make, and freezes well.More »

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