65 greek spring Recipes

stalks romaine lettuce, head iceberg lettuce, cucumber, feta cheese, crumbled, roma tomatoes or 12 grape tomatoes, black olives, pits removed, whole pepperoncini peppers (greek), spring onion, crouton (see my recipes for homemade ones), greek salad dressing, salami, diced (optional), sliced pepperoni (heated on paper towels to remove fat) (optional), canned great northern beans (rinsed and drained ) (optional), peeled boiled large shrimp (optional), marinated artichoke hearts, drained and diced (optional)

spring mix salad greens, tomatoes, chopped, red onion, halved and thinly sliced, greek olives, chopped peeled cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, crumbled feta cheese

hard-cooked large eggs, peeled, chopped spring onion, low-fat greek yogurt, kosher salt, country dijon mustard, chopped chives, chopped spring onion

bow tie pasta, uncooked, cheese, cubed (i use feta, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses), tomatoes, halved, garbanzo beans, canned, drained, greek salad dressing (i use kraft), sliced ripe olives, greens (spring mix greens )

pita pocket bread (6 inch), olive oil, garlic powder, full fat greek yogurt, minced red onions, minced fresh chives, cooked chickpeas, garlic clove, tahini, olive oil, lemon , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, chopped pitted kalamata olives (weight after pitting), crumbled feta cheese, chopped spring onion

haricot beans (such as cannellini), water , for soaking, water, for boiling, olive oil, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, tomato puree, salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon , juice of, spring onion, chopped, red peppers or 1 green pepper, de-seeded and diced, lemon, black olives, hard-boiled egg, sliced

potatoes, peeled and chopped, reduced-fat feta cheese, spring onions, finely chopped, chopped fresh dill, egg, beaten, lemon juice, ground black pepper, flour, for coating, olive oil , to shallow fry

salad greens , spring mix is good, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, coursely chopped pecans, butter, sugar (for the nuts), red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, loosely packed parsley sprig, garlic powder, sugar (for the dressing), dried oregano, salt, pepper

white potato, peeled (can use leftover mashed potatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, feta cheese, spring onions, green and white parts, sliced thinly, red onions, finely minced, fresh dill, minced, fresh mint, minced, egg, beaten, fresh lemon juice , to taste, flour , for dredging, olive oil (for frying )

chicken stock, ground turmeric, salt, rice, butter, onion, minced, carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch julienne, fresh marjoram or 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, crumbled, dried greek oregano, crumbled, wine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, chicken stock or 1/2 cup water, minced fresh parsley

semi-dried tomatoes, chopped, olive oil, brown onion, finely diced, garlic, finely chopped, ripe tomatoes (about 8) blanched, peeled, seeded and diced, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, mint , finley chopped, dried oregano, spring onions , finley sliced- green ends and all, sea salt and black pepper, plain flour, baking powder, veg oil, lemon to serve, plain yoghurt, to serve, fennel fronds, to serve

yellow split peas , picked over and rinsed, bay leaves, salt, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dry white wine, dried oregano, crumbled , plus more for garnish, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, pitted and chopped kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and coarsely chopped, tomato, cored, peeled, seeded, diced and drained, spring onions, thinly sliced (white plus most of the green parts), arugula, coarsely chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, extra virgin olive oil

dried mushrooms , soaked in tepid water for 10 mins. and finely sliced, carrots , julienned, spring onions finely chopped, pinenuts, fresh ginger root, finely chopped, sweet red pepper , julienned, sliced lettuce, vermicelli noodles, fresh basil or mint shredded, olive oil, minced fresh coriander or parsley, black pepper, salt, spring roll sheets, egg beaten, oil for frying, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, sesame oil, garlic minced, sugar, orange or tangerine juice

semi-dry white wine (preferable something from greece), muscat wine, ouzo, orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, cinnamon syrup, fresh mint

octopus fresh or frozen (about 1 kilo), white dry wine, olive oil, a few peppercorns, bay leaves, potatoes, spring onions, parsley, salt and pepper, oregano (optional), lemon juice

sea bream, lemon juice, salt, sugar, chopped spring onions, red chili pepper, olive oil

pumpkin or 2 lbs squash or 2 lbs zucchini, grated, red onion, minced, spring onions, minced, olive oil, dry breadcrumbs, feta cheese, crumbled, eggs, milk, phyllo pastry (or filo), parsley, minced, fresh dill, minced, butter, melted (approximately )

chicken stock, ground turmeric, salt, rice, butter, onion, minced, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch julienne, fresh marjoram leaves or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled, dried italian or greek oregano, crumbled, wine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, chicken stock or water, minced fresh parsley