Greek Orthodox Easter Eggs
In Greek Orthodox tradition, we do Easter Eggs a little differently. Dyed a deep red rather than the pastels of spring, the custom of the Easter egg originated amongst the early Christians of Mesopotamia.
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Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
After 40 days of fasting, these traditional cookies are a welcomed favorite. People can’t wait for this annual treat! The word kouloura means anything baked made in a circular loop shape such as bread or cookies. As with the other Greek Easter dishes, the braiding and twisting styles are determined by where you learned and […]
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Makaronia (Browned Buttered Macaroni)
Makaronia is a wonderful side dish for any meal. The one thing that I have learned about this recipe is that it is very important to burn the butter to add to the flavor of the dish. It brings out a nutty richness, not to mention it enhances the flavor of the goats and/or sheep […]
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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Phyllo (pita) pastries are commonplace in Greek cuisine and are prepared throughout the year with a wide variety of ingredients. These delicious pies can be found in gas stations all over the country and are considered junk food. Pretty healthy junk food from an American perspective.
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