Fasting Tomato Meatballs
Fasting Tomato Meatballs
Delicious and flavorful summer tomato meatballs that are juicy and aromatic. They are perfect as an appetizer, suitable for vegetarians, and great for buffets, your dining table, and even as finger food for both kids and adults, perfect with a cold beer or any other cravings you have.
Ingredients:
• 5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 dry onion, grated
• 2-3 fresh onions, finely chopped
• A little mint, finely chopped
• A little dill, finely chopped
• A little parsley, finely chopped
• Approximately 200g breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper
• A little flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
Red Peas Stew
A few words about our precious peas... Our wonderful peas in a classic recipe favored across all of Greece. In Kefalonia, it's one of the most renowned varieties throughout the country, as well as in mainland Greece, especially in the region of Lokrida. First of all, let's clarify that peas are not vegetables but legumes, although they have fewer proteins than all other legumes. We could practically categorize peas and corn separately, as well as beans, in the category of starchy vegetables, because they have the most carbohydrates of all vegetables! Nutritious and healthy with B complex vitamins, vitamins K, C, A, folic acid, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. It also contains dietary fibers, essential for good intestinal function and helps prevent diabetes, various forms of cancer, and heart diseases. However, it should be noted that if our peas are combined with protein (meat or mushrooms) like with rice or cereal products, it improves the biological value of the included protein.
Now let's make our peas with red sauce.
Ingredients:
• Half a kilogram of cleaned peas
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 large potatoes, diced
• 1 dry onion, finely chopped
• 4-5 fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 400g crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Half a bunch of finely chopped dill
• Salt, pepper, bay leaf, olive oil
Perka plaki with tomatoes
Embark on a magical culinary journey with the recipe for Perka plaki with tomatoes! This dish is bursting with character, aromas, and impressive flavors that will captivate you from the first bite.
With thick potato slices, fresh onions, aromatic garlic, carrots, and an amazing tomato sauce, this recipe offers an alternative taste experience that will delight your senses.
With an easy and straightforward preparation method, you can savor this fragrant dish that combines freshness and quality in every mouthful.
Indulge in the harmony of flavors and the pleasure that this recipe provides. Let yourself immerse in the experience and the feeling of creating something exceptional and enjoyable in your kitchen.
Take a deep breath and relish in the magic of Perka plaki with tomatoes!
Ingredients:
• 1-1.200g frozen perch fillets
• 5 potatoes, thinly sliced (1.5-2cm thickness)
• 3 onions, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• ½ bunch of parsley, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes or 2-3 tomatoes processed in a blender
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
Zucchini Blossom Stew
A traditional dish that I came across in Mani. Wonderful, flavorful, and yet forgotten, as it is now only made by our grandmothers. Now that it's their season, it's an opportunity for you to try and make such a delightful dish.
Our ingredients:
1 kg zucchini blossoms
4-5 small zucchinis, cut into slices
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
3-4 fresh spring onions, finely chopped
2-3 ripe tomatoes, grated
½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped
2 large potatoes, cut into chunks
2 carrots, sliced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Optional: 200g feta cheese
Muffins with Spinach, Feta, and Tomato
Delicious, fluffy little bites filled with spinach, feta cheese, and tomato. Tasty, healthy, and light, perfect for a snack, your child's school, or the office—anywhere with you! Fantastic for birthdays and parties, or as part of a buffet where they steal the show with their deliciousness!
Ingredients:
1 small container of full-fat yogurt (200g)
125g peeled and finely chopped tomato, seeds removed
150g self-rising flour
3 eggs
25g olive oil (or vegetable oil)
150g crumbled feta cheese
150g spinach leaves, cut into strips
Salt and pepper
Tomato Meatballs
Tomato meatballs are a delicious and unique variation of traditional meatballs. This recipe combines the wonderful flavor of ripe tomatoes with aromatic herbs and cheese, creating a dish that is full of flavor and texture. It is perfect for a meal or as an appetizer that will impress your guests.
Ingredients:
• 5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 dry onion, grated
• 2-3 fresh onions, finely chopped
• 150g spicy feta cheese or hard feta cheese, grated
• ½ bunch of mint, finely chopped
• A little dill, finely chopped
• A little parsley, finely chopped
• Approximately 200g breadcrumbs
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
• A little flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
Chickpea Tomato Soup
A light and flavorful version of chickpea soup with a touch of tomato (without overpowering it too much!) and a spicier variation with hot chili peppers and paprika for the more adventurous eaters! Dare to try something different and delicious, accompanied by a glass of wine and a slice of Elassona cheese!
Ingredients:
- 500 gr dried chickpeas, soaked in water for 24 hours
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 hot chili peppers
- 2 potatoes (optional)
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and dried oregano
Tomato soup with Greek yogurt
What a wonderful soup!!! Especially if you make it with tomatoes from your garden and not a greenhouse... it fills the whole house with a lovely aroma. We always say that the ingredients make the taste, and the aroma of a dish. The tomato from the field that when cut fills your hands with its scent, the kitchen where it will be cooked, the Greek yogurt with its wonderful taste and velvety texture, all combine to make an amazing result. This soup can be eaten hot or cold! Imagine it during the summer months!!!
Here are the ingredients:
7-8 ripe organic tomatoes
500g Greek yogurt
1 chopped carrot
1 chopped garlic clove
1 chopped onion
1 chopped celery stalk
1 chopped leek (white part)
1 tablespoon tomato
paste vegetable broth (optional)
olive oil salt-pepper coarsely crushed carob rusks for serving
Greek salad
Exquisite, refreshing, tasty, simple – this countryside salad encompasses all of Greece in a single dish. Our ingredients are well-known, varying slightly from place to place and village to village, yet each location shares a common foundation while incorporating local produce.
Accepted even by dieticians as a complete meal, the countryside salad becomes a beloved dish for both adults and children alike. It stands as a quintessential symbol of Greece, alongside souvlaki and fasolada, recognized worldwide as the most photographed "Greek salad."
Rooted in the past, the origins of this salad trace back to times of austerity when Greeks, using a handkerchief tied at its four corners (referred to as a "disaki"), would pack 2 slices of bread, a tomato, a bit of cucumber, 3-5 olives, and a slice of onion. These items accompanied them to work, construction sites, or the countryside. Taverns of that era, modest and frugal, adopted these ingredients and with a touch of olive oil, created this salad. The more fortunate would add cheese (feta).
Every region, every corner of Greece has its own version of the countryside salad, utilizing ingredients in abundance. In Mani, they might add purslane; in Pelion, tsitsiravla; in Crete, barley rusks and a touch of wild chicory; in Macedonia, it might be embellished with eggs; and on the islands, marinated sardines could adorn it.
However we encounter it, in whatever variation, this salad will always remind us of Greece!
Our Ingredients
2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
200g Greek feta cheese
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp capers
20g purslane
3 tbsp olives
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, oregano
Stuffed Burgers with Cheese and Tomato
Welcome to a recipe that will captivate you from the very first bite! The explosive flavors of these stuffed burgers with cheese and tomato will transport you to a kitchen filled with enticing aromas and beloved scents. Can you imagine anything more enticing for your lunch? I'm certain that your plate will be completely empty, leaving a lasting impression even after you've left the table.
Our Ingredients:
- 1 kg ground beef
- 3 slices of crusty bread soaked in white wine
- 2 eggs
- 2 large onions, blended
- 1/2 bunch finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 bunch finely chopped mint
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp oregano
- 250 g cheese, sliced (such as gouda, Edam, Kefalograviera, or smoked cheese)
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
- Salt and pepper
For the Potatoes:
- 1 kg potatoes, cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp thyme
- Juice of 2 juicy lemons
- 2 tbsp butter
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme
Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Eggs in Tomato Sauce: A Beloved Greek Delight
Eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for dipping with bread! This beloved traditional Greek dish brings back memories of our childhood. It is an ideal countryside dish - quick, easy, incredibly tasty, and enhanced with crumbled feta cheese and pure virgin olive oil. What could be more delicious to choose for today's meal? A freshly baked, crusty loaf of bread is a must-have accompaniment!
Ingredients:
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 fresh onions, finely chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes, pureed
- 3-4 eggs
- 1 dried onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 50 grams crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4-5 basil leaves, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, a pinch of sugar
SHRIMP PASTA
SHRIMP PASTA
If you are aficionados of seafood flavors and seek a meal that merges simplicity with luxury, shrimp pasta is the quintessential recipe for you. Envision tender, succulent shrimps that perfectly embrace your al dente pasta, whilst a delicate tomato sauce showcases the ocean's freshness. Each forkful is a voyage to the sea, where the simplicity of the ingredients meets sophisticated taste on a plate that beckons your palate to an unforgettable culinary waltz.
Our ingredients:
8-10 medium or large shrimps
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 shot of ouzo
100 g of fresh tomatoes, grated, peeled, and seeds removed
2 tbsp chopped basil
500 g of your favorite pasta
Salt, pepper, chili flakes, sugar
Stuffed Cuttlefish with Cheese and Tomato
Stuffed cuttlefish with feta cheese, manouri cheese, and tomato is a traditional recipe originating from Greek cuisine. This dish combines the rich flavor of cuttlefish with the creamy texture of feta cheese and manouri cheese, along with the freshness of tomatoes. It is a simple and delicious option that can be enjoyed throughout the year, even as an appetizer.
Ingredients:
• 1 kilogram of frozen cuttlefish
• 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled manouri cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• Pepper and oregano
• Olive oil
For the sauce:
• 1 tomato, grated
• A handful of dill
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO
A very easy, healthy, and flavorful dish that is loved by many, both young and old, including students and singles. It can be enjoyed as a vegetarian dish or with meat (chicken, beef, etc.). It is suitable for fasting, gluten-free, and simply delicious!
Ingredients:
- ½ kilogram of cleaned green beans
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- ½ bunch of finely chopped spring onions
- 1 dry onion, diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, grated or ½ can of crushed tomatoes
- A pinch of chopped dill
- Salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste
- A pinch of sugar (optional)
Stuffed Traditional Delights
Stuffed Traditional Delights
Wonderful traditional stuffed dishes "orphaned,"* because one tray is never enough. A colorful tray filled with peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and even eggplants. When it goes into the oven and the aromas of the vegetables and herbs fill the house, it becomes fragrant and summery! Who can resist?
Our Ingredients:
8 large, ripe tomatoes
3 eggplants
4 green peppers
3 thick zucchinis
350g Carolina rice
10g finely chopped fresh mint
10g dried mint
½ tsp oregano or thyme
2 large dried onions, finely chopped
½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1 ½ cups olive oil
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
1 full tsp tomato paste
3 potatoes, roughly chopped
For the sauce:
300g water
½ tsp tomato paste
½ cup olive oil
1 tsp pureed garlic
½ tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
Neapolitan Pasta
Neapolitan Pasta
A well-known sauce that has become our favorite due to its simplicity. It's easy, quick, and serves as the base for many dishes (such as meatballs, stews, etc.). We encounter it everywhere, and it's our first choice for a sauce, especially when we're in a hurry.
Our Ingredients:
500g pasta of your choice
4 ripe tomatoes, pureed (seeds and skin removed) or canned tomatoes
1 finely chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
? tsp sugar
2 tbsp finely chopped basil
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Optional: Pecorino or Parmesan cheese for serving
Grandma's Simple Tomato
Grandma's Simple Tomato Rice The classic tomato rice our grandmother used to make, which filled the entire house with the smell of tomatoes! The secret, of course, is to find garden-fresh tomatoes from a village, where we know they haven't been exposed to all the taste-destroying chemicals. I am lucky because my father has a garden and gave me ripe tomatoes from it. As soon as the tomatoes entered the house, the whole place smelled wonderful. I love smelling tomatoes on the vine with their incredible aroma that we've almost forgotten. Of course, they're not perfectly round and shiny like store-bought ones - they have marks and irregular shapes. But their taste and aroma are amazing!
Ingredients:
5-6 ripe organic tomatoes (about 1 kg/2.2 lbs)
300 g (10.5 oz) Carolina rice
1/2 tbsp tomato paste
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil,
finely chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper Optional:
a little sugar, and grated feta cheese or fasting cheese for those who are fasting
Sweet Tomato Spoon Sweet
Sweet Tomato Spoon Sweet: An easy and quick delicious sweet treat made with cherry tomatoes. I experimented by using brown sugar, and it turned out wonderful. The syrup took on a lovely caramel color, and the tomatoes became glossy like little gems!
Ingredients:
1 kg cherry tomatoes
1 kg brown sugar
½ cup coffee lemon juice
1 tsp powdered mastic from Chios
200 g Aegina pistachios
Provencal Bon Filet with Sun-Dried Tomato
In Provence, it was customary to cook meat with the abundant ingredients they had. These included tomatoes, garlic, onions, olives, thyme, parsley, lemon, olive oil, mushrooms, and occasionally anchovies. Let's explore a classic dish with bon filet. Bon filet is a tender and boneless cut of meat from the beef tenderloin.
Ingredients:
- 4-5 pieces of bon filet meat
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon for finishing
- 1 teaspoon garlic puree
- 10 pitted olives, sliced
- 1 finely chopped onion
- ½ wine glass of white wine
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt, pepper, oregano, thyme
STUFFED TOMATOES WITH TUNA AND BULGUR
Delightful tomatoes filled with light and flavorful tuna, paired with healthy bulgur, that will win you over. This recipe is a key player in many dietary plans as it combines everything we desire: convenience, deliciousness, low fat, healthy eating, enjoyed by both young and old.
Ingredients:
12 medium-sized tomatoes
2 cans of yellowfin tuna
1 cup of bulgur
2 cloves of garlic, mashed
2 grated carrots
2-3 fresh finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped dry onions
½ bunch of finely chopped dill
Tomato flesh (removed from the tomatoes)
A pinch of sugar (optional)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Green beans in tomato sauce
Green beans in tomato sauce
Fragrant fresh green beans, easy and quick to make, budget-friendly, suitable for fasting, vegan or vegetarian diets, and even for picky eaters who refuse to eat such a nice meal.
Ingredients:
1 kg fresh or frozen green beans, cleaned
2 potatoes, cut into large pieces
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
3-4 fresh shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
½ kg fresh tomatoes, grated
½ bunch parsley
½ bunch dill (optional)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
SPINACH RICE WITH TOMATO
Discover the ultimate aroma and flavor of traditional mama's spinach rice with tomato and carrot, complemented by the fresh aroma of dill. This dish offers a complete gastronomic experience that will transport you to taste-filled paths of fragrant notes and well-being.
With the combined artistry of traditional cuisine and the refreshing sensation of tomato, a culinary miracle is created that will impress your taste buds. The freshness of spinach meets the rich texture of rice, while the tomato adds a natural and refined character to the dish. The addition of aromatic dill enhances the flavor dimensions, offering a balanced coexistence of aromas and tastes.
This unique recipe for spinach rice with tomato is an invitation to a delightful gastronomic experience. Enjoy this dish and discover the harmony of flavors and the well-being it provides. A single bite will transport you to beloved flavors and memories, creating a pleasant sense of euphoria.
Prepare to impress your family with this traditional mama's dish and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients:
1 kg spinach, cleaned and roughly chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bunch of fresh onions, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
200-230 g Carolina rice
½ bunch of dill, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and deseeded, passed through a grater, or 1 tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
2 cups vegetable broth or water
Grandma's Simple Tomato Rice
The classic tomato rice our grandmother used to make, which filled the entire house with the smell of tomatoes! The secret, of course, is to find garden-fresh tomatoes from a village, where we know they haven't been exposed to all the taste-destroying chemicals. I am lucky because my father has a garden and gave me ripe tomatoes from it. As soon as the tomatoes entered the house, the whole place smelled wonderful. I love smelling tomatoes on the vine with their incredible aroma that we've almost forgotten. Of course, they're not perfectly round and shiny like store-bought ones - they have marks and irregular shapes. But their taste and aroma are amazing!
Ingredients:
5-6 ripe organic tomatoes (about 1 kg/2.2 lbs)
300 g (10.5 oz) Carolina rice
1/2 tbsp tomato paste
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Olive oil Salt and pepper
Optional: a little sugar, and grated feta cheese or fasting cheese for those who are fasting
ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES
An old traditional dish that is almost forgotten. If you happen to collect pumpkin blossoms (or someone brings them to you), gather 3-4 small pumpkins and we guarantee you will have a delicious meal.
Ingredients:
1 kilogram of zucchini blossoms
3-4 ripe tomatoes, diced
10 zucchini flowers
5-6 small zucchini, roughly chopped
2-3 potatoes, roughly chopped
1 dry onion, finely chopped
Grelia olive oil
salt-pepper
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