Flour pie
Many years ago, I used to work in a hotel in Katerini. There I met a lady who made this flour pie. I used to make it often since it became my son's favorite. It's very easy, fast, you can make it in 2 minutes, with 4 ingredients that we all have in our kitchen, and the whole family can enjoy it.
Ingredients:
400 g all-purpose flour
2 eggs
400 g crumbled feta cheese
1 cup water (approximately)
50 g butter
Salt, pepper, oregano
St. Fanourios Cake
St. Fanourios Cake
On the eve of St. Fanourios Day (August 27th), we make Fanouropita, a special cake. According to tradition, we make Fanouropita for the mother of St. Fanourios, who was a sinner. She tried to help her son but her bad character prevented it.
After his mother passed away, St. Fanourios asked the villagers to make a cake for his mother's soul to seek forgiveness for her sins. Therefore, housewives share the cake with the neighborhood, and they pray, "May God forgive the mother of St. Fanourios."
St. Fanourios is also known for revealing lost objects to the faithful and for revealing the future husband of young women.
The ingredients used to make the cake should be 7 or 9 (or more, depending on the spices you want to add to your cake), symbolizing the church's mysteries, the days of creation, and the orders of the angels.
When making the cake, it's customary to have a lit candle or lamp in the room.
Here is the precise recipe for guaranteed success:
Ingredients:
235g sunflower oil
520g strong wheat flour
240g sugar
50g cognac
100g blonde raisins
100g broken walnuts
200g water
150g fresh orange juice
10g baking powder
10g baking soda
3g ground cloves
6g ground cinnamon
Quick Cheese Pie with Phyllo Dough
An easy, quick, and incredibly delicious cheese pie with phyllo dough, perfect for a snack for both little and big kids. Here are the ingredients you'll need:
• 250g ricotta cheese
• 250g feta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 packet phyllo dough
• 500ml whole milk
• Nutmeg, pepper, olive oil
Prosphoro
Prosphoro, or the Divine Liturgy, is the gift, the offering given by the faithful in order to perform the mystery of the Divine Eucharist. It is bread that is round (formerly, before the Fall of Constantinople, square was used), symbolizing the "beginningless" and "endless" nature of God. The seal on it has certain symbols. First, the cross stands out, each center of which has 3 equal-sized squares where we see in each square a cross with the letters IC-XC-NI-KA (Jesus Christ Conquers). On the horizontal part of the central cross, on one side we see a triangle representing the Virgin Mary with the initials MT (Mother of God), and on the other side the 9 orders of angels in 9 small triangles (3 rows of 3 triangles). The prosphoro is kneaded from pure first-quality wheat flour, and not other cereals (corn, rye, etc.). The leaven that we put in the prosphoro is made with basil from the Holy Cross or with holy water instead of yeast. This is also the proof of how wonderful our faith is. The kneading process of the prosphoro is accompanied by the corresponding sanctity and devotion. Silence prevails in the space, and the only thing heard is the prayer that is made parallel to the kneading.
The utensils to be used (bowl, towel, pan) are only for the prosphoro. We do not use them elsewhere. The waters with which we will wash our utensils are collected and poured onto ground that will never be trodden. The preparation of the space is necessary for the kneading process. The space must be spotlessly clean, we must have lit our vigil lamp, and incense and a candle should be burning on the table.
When the prosphoro is baked, we wrap it in a clean towel (which is only for the prosphoro) and thus offer it to the priest for the mystery of the Divine Eucharist.
The priest will cut it into 5 pieces. The central piece, which symbolizes the Lamb, is placed in the center on the Holy Paten. The next piece is that of the Theotokos (the left one, that is) which is placed to the right of the lamb on the Holy Chalice. Then the triangles of the ranks of Angels, 9 in total, are cut to the right and placed to the left of the Lamb, on the Holy Paten. The next piece is for remembrance for health, and the last piece for repose where the priest commemorates the names given to him by the faithful, taking out a crumb for each name.
OUR INGREDIENTS FOR AN 18-POUND PAN
200 g leaven ½ tsp salt
700 g high-gluten flour
200 g lukewarm water
1 small piece of pure candle wax.
Cheese Bread
A traditional bread enriched with feta cheese, grated finely. In the old days, housewives used to bake bread once a week, and they would set aside a portion of dough into which they added grated cheese, which they made themselves from their own animals. They would offer this to their husbands when they left for the fields. Often, they would also add herbs like thyme, oregano, etc. Nowadays, you can find it in bakeries all over Greece, as it has become a beloved snack for all hours, whether at home, in the office, at school, or even in the car.
Ingredients:
• 350g hard feta cheese, finely grated
• 600g bread flour
• 410g lukewarm water
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 packet of yeast
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Lazarakia
Lazarakia
When I was little, my grandmother Stergoula used to make us Lazarakia every year. I remember it like a dream... she would give them to us in our hands, and as we chewed, we played in the yard. My grandmother, you see, came from Kalymnos. In Kalymnos, as far as I remember my grandmother telling me, children sing the Lazarus carols as they go around the neighborhoods, and the housewives give kisses and tips. Back then, on the island's lordship, my grandmother, who worked as a cook, used to make little rolls, or eggs, and generally ingredients they had at home for preparing for Holy Week.
So, Lazarakia are stuffed. Everyone puts in whatever they have. A few walnuts, a few almonds, a few raisins... and more. That's why, because the filling is sweet, our dough is balanced to be sweet... just right. Personally, I really like to put in pieces of spoon sweets (orange, fig, etc.) or even jams. The shape of Lazarakia is characteristic, as we put the scarf Lazarus had on his head and crossed arms. For eyes, 2 cloves. This dough of ours, being fasting, is quite easy and you can use it generally to make stuffed with healthy products and give them to the children.
Our Ingredients
150g vegetable oil
240g sugar
360g warm water
900g soft flour (may need a little more)
A pinch of salt
15g dry yeast
1 tsp powdered mastic gum from Chios
? tsp cinnamon powder
For the filling
Walnuts, almonds, raisins, cognac, a little cinnamon, a little ground cloves.
Cloves for the eyes
Red velvet cake
The impressive red velvet cake with its wonderful velvety cream will steal the show wherever it is presented, not only for its striking appearance but also for its delicious taste. We serve it at festive tables, official birthday parties or celebrations, Christmas, Easter, and even Valentine's Day with heart decorations.
Ingredients:
• 500g cake flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 350g granulated sugar
• 125ml vegetable oil
• 125g melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 250ml buttermilk
• 3 tsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vinegar
For the frosting:
• 250g cream cheese
• 380g powdered sugar
• 85g butter
• 200g whipped cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt
Cheese Pies - Open Style
Let's make open-style cheese pies to accompany our evening movie, the kids' snack at school, or at our office, for many reasons we can make them and they become irresistible. Play with the flavors of the cheeses, with the filling ingredients, and create your own little pies.
Ingredients:
• 700g all-purpose flour
• 350g milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 packet yeast (approx. 1 tbsp)
• 50g melted butter
For the filling:
• 150g grated hard cheese
• 4 tbsp yogurt
• ? tsp paprika
• ? tsp pepper
• Origano
Golden Crunchy Bites with Only 3 Ingredients!
Easy, quick, and delicious bites, perfect for the office, school, snack time, or on the go. Without butter, low in fats, and above all? Incredibly easy!
The only ingredients you need are:
500g self-rising flour
2 cups grated feta cheese
1 cup milk
Tsoureki
It originates from the Turkish word "corek," meaning sweet yeast bread. In our country, it is an integral part of major Christmas and Easter celebrations.
Its significance is symbolic, linking Easter to the resurrection of Christ, where flour comes to life and becomes bread. The braiding symbolizes the expulsion of evil spirits.
For these unique tsourekia, fluffy, aromatic, and incredibly tasty, anyone who makes them will undoubtedly steal the show! I assure you that if you follow the steps, the result will be immensely satisfying.
Ingredients:
• 400g lukewarm to warm water
• 60g fresh yeast
• 140g melted butter (70g fresh, 70g vegetable) - Be careful not to burn it.
• 360g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1,100g strong flour (hard type for bread, tsourekia, etc.) plus approximately 100g for kneading
• 4g mahleb
• 3g ground cardamom
• A pinch of salt
• ½ vanilla
• Sliced almonds
• +2 egg whites for brushing
Dough for Easy Kurou-Style Cheese Pastries
A very easy dough recipe for cheese pastries, mini cheese pies, potato pies, spinach pies, and more. Once you make it once, you'll keep making it. It yields approximately 35 pieces and is very easy, quick, and perfect for your kids' school snacks, home snacks, or to take with you to work or in the car. Whether it's for a children's party, birthdays, Easter, or Christmas, this recipe is a must-have in any household!
Ingredients for the Dough:
• 600g self-rising flour
• 1 small container of strained yogurt
• 1 small container of vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• ? tsp salt
• Optional for brushing: 1 egg and a little sesame
For the Filling: For the filling, use your favorite ingredients. Here, I used various cheeses.
• 150g feta cheese
• 50g graviere cheese
• 1 fresh mozzarella, grated
• 1 egg
• A pinch of pepper, oregano, and mint.
Chebureki
They come from Russia and accompany our evenings in front of the TV with a movie, as a snack, for the office, for treating guests, or... they go everywhere, these unique, easy, quick, and delicious little pies.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
• 1 egg
• 360g flour
• 120g warm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 dash of vodka
• 60g sunflower oil (mixed with water)
For the Filling:
• 400g mixed minced meat
• 2 large finely chopped onions
• 1 clove of crushed garlic
• A bit of dill
• A bit of parsley
• A bit of olive oil
• Salt and pepper
PANCAKES
Pancakes are like flapjacks , but they are fluffier and more airy. They are a favorite of both children and adults and are mainly served for breakfast, as they can be combined with honey, jams, fruits, hazelnut praline, cheese spread, and many other combinations.
Our ingredients:
150g yogurt
150g flour
1 egg
50g melted butter
50g milk
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 vanilla
1 pinch of salt
Golden Onion Rings
Who doesn't love these golden, delicious onion rings? Especially in sandwiches or burgers! Roll up your sleeves and let's make the most flavorful onion rings.
We'll divide our ingredients into two categories:
For the batter, we'll need:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp corn flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
Mix these ingredients well and place them in a bowl.
For the batter coating, we'll need:
• 1 small bottle of buttermilk (500g)
• 2 eggs
For the breading, we'll need breadcrumbs or panko.
Lenten Tsoureki
Do you like tsoureki? Are you fasting or aiming for a lighter diet without eggs, milk, butter, etc.? Do you want a tsoureki that's full of flavor, aromas, and, above all, rich in fiber? Well, here's the recipe you've been searching for! You'll enjoy a delicious, fluffy tsoureki without any guilt. Let's go through the recipe step by step.
Ingredients:
1. For activating the yeast:
? 250g lukewarm water
? 20g dry yeast
? 80g tsoureki flour (in a yellow package)
? 1 tbsp sugar
2. Ingredients for our tsoureki:
? 1500g tsoureki flour (in a yellow package)
? 400g sugar
? 500g orange juice
? 250g vegetable oil
? 4g mahleb
? 4g ground cardamom
? A pinch of salt
? Powdered sugar for glazing: 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 4 tbsp water
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