http://greekfood.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2011-07-25T11:19:19Z Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:19:19 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/08/10/a-celebratory-feast.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/_/Y/RoastLambLeg.jpg" alt="Roast Leg of Lamb" /> <p>The Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th each year. This is the day that we honor the "falling asleep" or <i>Kimisis</i> (KEE-mee-sees) of the Theotokos, or Mother of God.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/08/10/a-celebratory-feast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/08/10/a-celebratory-feast.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:14:51 +0000 2011-08-10T16:14:51Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/25/artichoke-pie-with-leek-aginaropita.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/X/Y/Aginaropita.jpg" alt="Aginaropita" /> <p>This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekartichokerecipes/r/Artichoke-And-Leek-Pie-Aginaropita.htm">recipe for Artichoke Pie</a> or Pita is a traditional favorite of the beautiful island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea.</p> <p>Tender baby artichokes are combined with green onions, leek, and a combination of Greek cheeses then layered with flaky phyllo pastry and baked until crisp and golden brown.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/25/artichoke-pie-with-leek-aginaropita.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/25/artichoke-pie-with-leek-aginaropita.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:19:19 +0000 2011-07-25T11:19:19Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/20/pasta-salad-with-greek-yogurt-dressing.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/W/Y/PastaSaladYogurt.jpg" alt="Pasta Salad" /> <p>Here's a quick and easy <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/od/soupsstews/r/Pasta-Salad-With-Greek-Yogurt-Dressing.htm">recipe for a delicious pasta salad</a> that will perk up your next party or gathering. The secret is in the tangy Greek yogurt dressing. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/20/pasta-salad-with-greek-yogurt-dressing.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/20/pasta-salad-with-greek-yogurt-dressing.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:42:31 +0000 2011-07-20T10:42:31Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/15/spanakopita-tart-with-bacon-and-mushrooms.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/V/Y/SpanakopitaTart.jpg" alt="Spanakopita Tart" /> <p>Every now and again I like to take a traditional recipe and change it up a bit. What can I say, that's my idea of entertainment!</p> <p>This recipe was inspired by a spinach salad that I love that has crumbles of crisp, smoky, bacon. It's much like a traditional Spanakopita except I've added bacon and mushrooms to the mixture.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/15/spanakopita-tart-with-bacon-and-mushrooms.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/15/spanakopita-tart-with-bacon-and-mushrooms.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:52:40 +0000 2011-07-15T19:52:40Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/11/yiaourtlou.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/T/W/yiaourtlou.jpg" alt="Yiaourtlou" /> <p>This dish is so good, but quite the tongue twister to pronounce!<p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/od/groundmeatrecipes/r/Kebabs-In-Yogurt-Sauce-Yiaourtlou.htm">Yiaourtlou</a> (yah-oor-TLOO) is a recipe that combines savory beef kebabs with a zesty tomato sauce that is tempered by a cool and tangy yogurt sauce.</P> <p>I first had this dish in Athens and have been a dedicated fan ever since. I think you will agree that this one is a keeper!</p> <p>Follow Greek Food on Twitter: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/AboutGreekFood">@AboutGreekFood</a></p> <p>Follow Greek Food on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/AboutGreekFood">Facebook</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/11/yiaourtlou.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:34:17 +0000 2011-07-11T10:34:17Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/04/cheers-for-the-red-white-and-blue.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/U/Y/4thJuly.jpg" alt="4th of July" /> <p>Independence Day is a time for picnics and parades for sure, but it is also a reminder of the reason many of our parents and grandparents emigrated to this country.</p> <p>They left their beloved homeland in search of opportunity and embraced it with everything they had.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/04/cheers-for-the-red-white-and-blue.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/07/04/cheers-for-the-red-white-and-blue.htm Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:54:00 +0000 2011-07-04T10:54:00Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/30/diples-folded-sweet-treats.htm <img src=" http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/T/Y/Diples.jpg" alt="Diples" /> <p>By popular demand, here is the <a href="http://greekfood.about.com/od/friedconfections/r/Diples.htm">recipe for the <i>Diples</i> (THEE-ples)</a> that I wrote about previously.</p> <p>I just can't enjoy these without remembering my dear departed Thea (Aunt) Zanna. She made the best diples I've ever tasted. I have such fond memories of being invited to her house for coffee because I knew that she would make this very special treat for us. Regrettably, I never had the foresight to capture her recipe or technique before she passed.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/30/diples-folded-sweet-treats.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/30/diples-folded-sweet-treats.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:38:44 +0000 2011-06-30T17:38:44Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/24/fading-traditions.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/S/Y/Making-Diples.jpg" alt="" /> <p>One of the reasons I enjoy writing about Greek food and culture is that I feel I am somehow bridging the ever-widening gap between my parents' generation and the next generation, that of my children.</P>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/24/fading-traditions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/24/fading-traditions.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:45:42 +0000 2011-06-24T13:45:42Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/21/eggplant-and-roasted-red-pepper-pita.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/R/Y/Melitzanopita.jpg" alt="Melitzanopita" /> <p>Here's a great Summer pita for you try.</p> <p>It's a delicious combination of eggplant, roasted red peppers, and creamy Feta cheese layered with phyllo and baked until flaky and golden brown.</p> <p>This recipe for <em><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/od/eggplant/r/Eggplant-And-Roasted-Red-Pepper-Pita-Melitzanopita.htm">Melitzanopita</a></em> (meh-lee-tzah-NOH-pee-tah) will yield enough filling for 60 individual triangles or two 9 x 12 pans.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/21/eggplant-and-roasted-red-pepper-pita.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/21/eggplant-and-roasted-red-pepper-pita.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:20:19 +0000 2011-06-21T17:20:19Z http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/14/mediterranean-grilled-vegetable-salad.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/greekfood/1/0/Q/Y/GrilledVegetableSalad.jpg" alt="Grilled Vegetable Salad" /> <p>I can't think of a better way to enjoy the fresh flavors of the season than with this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/od/soupsstews/r/Mediterranean-Grilled-Vegetable-Salad.htm">Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad</a>. It's the perfect Summer side dish or light vegetarian main course.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/14/mediterranean-grilled-vegetable-salad.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://greekfood.about.com/b/2011/06/14/mediterranean-grilled-vegetable-salad.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:47:51 +0000 2011-06-14T21:47:51Z