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Greek Recipes Under an Hour
Enough time for a proper baked dish or a stew, without committing an entire afternoon to it.
Fast Greek cooking is not a compromise or a modern adaptation. A large part of the repertoire was always quick, because it was built around a small pantry and food that people made regularly rather than occasionally.
Dishes here include Tzatziki, Horiatiki salata, Souvlaki, Melitzanosalata, Horta vrasta and Loukoumades.
Every recipe on Kalliopi's Kitchen carries the dish's Greek name and a pronunciation, its region where that is meaningful, ingredient quantities in both metric and imperial, and an honest note on what commonly goes wrong. Nutrition figures are calculated estimates and are labelled as such.
Greek Recipes Under an Hour
176 recipes on the site so far.
TzatzikiTzatziki ΤζατζίκιDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Greek SaladHoriatiki salata Χωριάτικη σαλάταSalads · 12m · serves 4
Pork SouvlakiSouvlaki ΣουβλάκιMain Courses · 32m · serves 4
Smoky Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata ΜελιτζανοσαλάταDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
HortaHorta vrasta Χόρτα βραστάSide Dishes · 35m · serves 4
LoukoumadesLoukoumades ΛουκουμάδεςDesserts · 45m · serves 6
How to Make Greek Coffee in a BrikiEllinikos kafes Ελληνικός καφέςDrinks · 7m · serves 2
Cretan DakosDakos ΝτάκοςSalads · 12m · serves 4
KeftedesKeftedes ΚεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
SaganakiSaganaki ΣαγανάκιMeze and Appetisers · 15m · serves 4
Yellow Split Pea PureeFava Santorinis Φάβα ΣαντορίνηςDips and Sauces · 1h · serves 6
Prawns with Feta and TomatoGarides saganaki Γαρίδες σαγανάκιMain Courses · 37m · serves 4
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and FetaStrapatsada ΣτραπατσάδαBreakfast Recipes · 23m · serves 3
Grilled HalloumiHalloumi ΧαλλούμιMeze and Appetisers · 11m · serves 4
Courgette Fritters with FetaKolokithokeftedes ΚολοκυθοκεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 55m · serves 6
KourabiedesKourabiedes ΚουραμπιέδεςDesserts · 52m · serves 30
Rhodes Chickpea and Tomato FrittersPitaroudia ΠιταρούδιαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Cypriot Sausages in Caul FatSheftalia ΣεφταλιάMain Courses · 45m · serves 6
Cypriot Black-Eyed Bean Salad with ChardLouvi ΛούβιSide Dishes · 55m · serves 4
MahalepiMahalepi ΜαχαλεπίDesserts · 30m · serves 6
Cypriot Fresh Cheese with HoneyAnari me meli Ανάρι με μέλιDesserts · 5m · serves 4
Fish Roe DipTaramosalata ΤαραμοσαλάταMeze and Appetisers · 15m · serves 8
SkordaliaSkordalia ΣκορδαλιάDips and Sauces · 35m · serves 6
Spicy Whipped Feta DipTirokafteri ΤυροκαυτερήDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
SpanakorizoSpanakorizo ΣπανακόρυζοMain Courses · 45m · serves 4
Leek and RicePrasorizo ΠρασόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Fried Salt Cod with Garlic DipBakaliaros skordalia Μπακαλιάρος σκορδαλιάMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
PaidakiaPaidakia ΠαϊδάκιαMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
BiftekiBifteki ΜπιφτέκιMain Courses · 40m · serves 4
KoulourakiaKoulourakia ΚουλουράκιαDesserts · 1h · serves 30
Chickpea FrittersRevithokeftedes ΡεβιθοκεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Sesame and Honey BarsPasteli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 16
Cretan Fried SnailsHochlioi boubouristi Χοχλιοί μπουμπουριστοίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cretan Clarified Cream with EggsStaka me avga Στάκα με αυγάBreakfast Recipes · 15m · serves 2
Corfu Spicy Fish StewBourdeto ΜπουρδέτοMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Corfu Smoked Cured Pork FilletNoumboulo ΝουμπούλοMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 10
Corfu Almond NougatMandolato ΜαντολάτοDesserts · 55m · serves 16
Thessaloniki Kebab with Yogurt and TomatoGiaourtlou ΓιαουρτλούMain Courses · 45m · serves 4
Epirus Cornbread with GreensBatzina ΜπατζίναBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Trahanas SoupSoupa trahana Σούπα τραχανάSoups · 30m · serves 4
Rhodes Sesame and Honey Wedding SweetMelekouni ΜελεκούνιDesserts · 40m · serves 16
Dodecanese Orzo-Style Pasta with TomatoSitaraki ΣιταράκιMain Courses · 35m · serves 4
Cabbage and Carrot SaladLachanosalata ΛαχανοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 6
Warm Raki with Honey and SpicesRakomelo ΡακόμελοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
FrappeFrape ΦραπέDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Green Beans in Tomato and Olive OilFasolakia lathera Φασολάκια λαδεράSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Fried Courgette SlicesKolokithakia tiganita Κολοκυθάκια τηγανητάSide Dishes · 35m · serves 4
Santorini Tomato FrittersNtomatokeftedes Santorinis Ντοματοκεφτέδες ΣαντορίνηςMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 6
Mykonos Spicy Whipped CheeseKopanisti Mykonou Κοπανιστή ΜυκόνουDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 8
Fried Aubergine SlicesMelitzanes tiganites Μελιτζάνες τηγανητέςSide Dishes · 45m · serves 4
Grilled Sardines with Lemon OilSardeles ladolemono Σαρδέλες λαδολέμονοMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Fried Baby SquidKalamarakia tiganita Καλαμαράκια τηγανητάMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 4
Gavros MarinatosGavros marinatos Γαύρος μαρινάτοςMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 6
Lentils and RiceFakorizo ΦακόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Yogurt with Honey and WalnutsGiaourti me meli kai karydia Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδιαBreakfast Recipes · 5m · serves 1
Yogurt CakeYiaourtopita ΓιαουρτόπιταDesserts · 1h · serves 10
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken SouvlakiSouvlaki kotopoulo me giaourti Σουβλάκι κοτόπουλο με γιαούρτιMain Courses · 37m · serves 4
Romaine and Spring Onion SaladMarouloasalata ΜαρουλοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Potato SaladPatatosalata ΠατατοσαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
Pancakes with HoneyTiganites me meli Τηγανίτες με μέλιBreakfast Recipes · 35m · serves 4
Fried Bread with HoneyFriganya ΦρυγανιάBreakfast Recipes · 22m · serves 4
Iced EspressoFrendo espreso Φρέντο εσπρέσοDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Iced CappuccinoFrendo kapoutsino Φρέντο καπουτσίνοDrinks · 8m · serves 1
Mountain TeaTsai tou vounou Τσάι του βουνούDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Okra in Tomato and Olive OilBamies latheres Μπάμιες λαδερέςSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Olive Oil and Lemon SauceLadolemono ΛαδολέμονοDips and Sauces · 5m · serves 6
Basic Greek Tomato SauceSaltsa domatas Σάλτσα ντομάταςDips and Sauces · 40m · serves 6
Corfu White Fish StewBianco ΜπιάνκοMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Aubergine in Yogurt SauceMelitzanes se saltsa giaourtiou Μελιτζάνες σε σάλτσα γιαουρτιούMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Cold Yogurt and Cucumber SoupTarator ΤαράτορSoups · 15m · serves 4
Strained Yogurt with Fresh FruitGiaourti me frouta Γιαούρτι με φρούταBreakfast Recipes · 10m · serves 1
Fried WhitebaitMarides tiganites Μαρίδες τηγανητέςMeze and Appetisers · 23m · serves 4
Fried Red MulletBarbouni tiganito Μπαρμπούνι τηγανητόMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Cretan Cracked Green OlivesElies tsakistes Kritis Ελιές τσακιστές ΚρήτηςDips and Sauces · 30m · serves 10
Simple Greek Sliced Tomato SaladNtomatosalata ΝτοματοσαλάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Orzo Pasta SaladKritharosalata ΚριθαρόσαλαταSalads · 32m · serves 6
Fresh Orange DrinkPortokalada ΠορτοκαλάδαDrinks · 10m · serves 4
Fried Smoked Cheese from EpirusSaganaki Metsovone Σαγανάκι μετσοβόνεMeze and Appetisers · 18m · serves 4
Kalymnos Courgette and Herb FrittataSfougato Kalymnou Σφουγγάτο ΚαλύμνουMain Courses · 1h · serves 6
Cretan Smoked Marinated PorkApaki Kritis Απάκι ΚρήτηςMain Courses · 40m · serves 8
Cured Spiced Beef from Asia MinorPastourmas ΠαστουρμάςMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 10
Vegan Olive Oil CookiesLadokouloura ΛαδοκούλουραDesserts · 50m · serves 10
Fried Dogfish with Garlic Potato DipGaleos skordalia Γαλέος σκορδαλιάMain Courses · 40m · serves 4
Semolina HalvaHalvas simigdalenios Χαλβάς σιμιγδαλένιοςDesserts · 40m · serves 10
Sifnos Honey CheesecakeMelopita Sifnou Μελόπιτα ΣίφνουDesserts · 55m · serves 8
Baked Feta with Honey and SesameFeta psiti me meli Φέτα ψητή με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 17m · serves 4
LaganaLagana ΛαγάναBreads and Pies · 1h · serves 8
Courgette in Tomato SauceKolokithakia yiahni Κολοκυθάκια γιαχνίSide Dishes · 45m · serves 4
Fried Green PeppersPiperies tiganites Πιπεριές τηγανητέςSide Dishes · 22m · serves 4
Artichokes with PeasAnginares me araka Αγκινάρες με αρακάSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Retsina Serving GuideRetsina ΡετσίναDrinks · 5m · serves 4
LimonadaLimonada ΛεμονάδαDrinks · 15m · serves 4
Lentil SaladFakes salata Φακές σαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
Chickpea SaladRevithosalata ΡεβιθοσαλάταSalads · 1h · serves 6
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Honey BreakfastHalloumi me meli Χαλούμι με μέλιBreakfast Recipes · 13m · serves 2
Orzo SoupSoupa kritharaki Σούπα κριθαράκιSoups · 40m · serves 4
Red Lentil SoupSoupa fakes kokkines Σούπα φακές κόκκινεςSoups · 40m · serves 4
How to Make Strained Greek Yogurt at HomeGiaourti stragisto Γιαούρτι στραγγιστόDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
Tsipouro Serving GuideTsipouro ΤσίπουροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Ouzo Serving GuideOuzo ΟύζοDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Sage TeaTsai faskomilo Τσάι φασκόμηλοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Simple Greek Cucumber and Tomato SaladAngourodomata ΑγγουροντομάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Grated Carrot SaladKarotosalata ΚαροτοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Potato FrittersPatatokeftedes ΠατατοκεφτέδεςSide Dishes · 50m · serves 6
Peloponnese Dried Fig and Walnut BarsSykomaida ΣυκομαΐδαDesserts · 30m · serves 12
Charcoal-Smoked Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata kapnisti Μελιτζανοσαλάτα καπνιστήDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
Sausage Braised in WineLoukaniko krasato Λουκάνικο κρασάτοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Metaxa Serving GuideMetaxa ΜεταξάDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Mastiha Liqueur Serving GuideMastiha ΜαστίχαDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Almond MacaroonsAmygdalota ΑμυγδαλωτάDesserts · 50m · serves 12
Grape Must CookiesMoustokouloura ΜουστοκούλουραDesserts · 50m · serves 16
Custard Pie Without PhylloGalatopita ΓαλατόπιταDesserts · 1h · serves 8
Rice PuddingRizogalo ΡυζόγαλοDesserts · 50m · serves 6
BobotaBobota ΜπομπόταBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Sesame and Honey BarPastelli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 12
Soft Fresh Cheese SpreadKatiki Domokou Κατίκι ΔομοκούDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Sausage and Pepper StewSpetzofai ΣπετζοφάιMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Pasta with Fresh Mizithra CheeseMakaronia me mizithra Μακαρόνια με μυζήθραMain Courses · 20m · serves 4
Grilled Manouri Cheese with HoneyManouri me meli Μανούρι με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 20m · serves 4
Mussels in Tomato and Feta SauceMydia saganaki Μύδια σαγανάκιMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 4
KormosKormos ΚορμόςDesserts · 30m · serves 12
Kitro Liker Serving GuideKitro ΚίτροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Bread-Based Garlic DipSkordalia me psomi Σκορδαλιά με ψωμίDips and Sauces · 20m · serves 6
Whole Baked Sea BreamTsipoura psiti Τσιπούρα ψητήMain Courses · 40m · serves 2
Baked Feta with TomatoFeta psiti me ntomata Φέτα ψητή με ντομάταMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cypriot Yogurt and Mint DipTalattouri ΤαλαττούριDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Corfu Fried Fish in Vinegar and RosemarySavoro ΣαβόροMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 4
Corfu Vegetable and Pasta SoupBourou bourou Μπουρού μπουρούSoups · 55m · serves 5
Ionian Rusk with Tomato and OreganoRiganada ΡιγανάδαSalads · 10m · serves 4
Patras Cinnamon and Clove LiqueurTentoura ΤεντούραDrinks · 45m · serves 20
Pickled Rock Samphire SaladKritamo ΚρίταμοSalads · 30m · serves 10
Thessaloniki Baked Feta with PeppersBougiourdi ΜπουγιουρντίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
LakerdaLakerda ΛακέρδαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 10
Cypriot Trahanas SoupTrahanas ΤραχανάςSoups · 55m · serves 4
Cypriot Salted Yogurt DrinkAyrani ΑϊράνιDrinks · 5m · serves 4Browse other times
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