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For tahini- or nut-based sauce, see Tarator (sauce). Media: Tzatziki. Tzatziki (Greek: τζατζίκι, tzatzíki, Greek: [d͡zaˈd͡zici]), also known as cacık (Turkish: [dʒaˈdʒɯk]) or tarator, is a class of dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeastern Europe and West Asia. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted ...
Cookbook: Greek salad. Media: Greek salad. Greek salad or horiatiki salad[a] (Greek: χωριάτικη σαλάτα[b] or θερινή σαλάτα) [c] is a salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives (typically Kalamata olives) and dressed with salt, Greek oregano, lemon juice and ...
Tirokroketes (Greek Fried Goat Cheese Balls) with Honey. Golden fried tirokroketes are sweet-savory balls that can be served as an appetizer or dessert. For this variation, club soda lightens the ...
Greek cuisine uses some flavorings more often than other Mediterranean cuisines do, namely oregano, mint, garlic, onion, dill, cumin, and bay laurel leaves. Other common herbs and spices include basil, thyme and fennel seed. Parsley is also used as a garnish on some dishes.
Pat the cucumber slices dry between paper towels. Combine with the mint in a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and season with additional salt, if desired.
Artichokes with olive oil, onion, carrots and potatoes in casserole. Arakas me aginares (αρακάς με αγκινάρες) Green peas with artichokes. Briám (μπριάμ) Baked ratatouille of summer vegetables based on sliced potatoes and zucchini in olive oil. Usually includes eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and herbs and seasonings.
The lentil (Vicia lens or Lens culinaris) is an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens -shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. Lentils are used around the world for culinary purposes.
Yogurt (UK: / ˈjɒɡət /; US: / ˈjoʊɡərt /, [ 1 ] from Ottoman Turkish: یوغورت, romanized:yoğurt; [ a ] also spelled yoghurt, yogourt or yoghourt) is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. [ 2 ] Fermentation of sugars in the milk by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its ...