Greek Recipes

 Ingredients:

• 225g phyllo pastry sheets (approx. 8 sheets)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
• 1 kg fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 250g feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 leek, chopped (white and light green parts only)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the bottom of a casserole dish with olive oil.
2. Combine the chopped spinach, onion, green onion, parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
3. Add the uncooked rice, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl with the spinach mixture. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with approximately 4 sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
5. Spread the spinach and feta mixture on top of the phyllo pastry in the casserole dish.
6. Layer the remaining phyllo pastry sheets on top of the spinach and feta mixture, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
7. Bake the spanakopita in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
8. Let the spanakopita cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade spinach and feta spanakopita!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 316
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 38mg
• Sodium: 556mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 12g

Please note that these values are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.

 Here is a recipe for a traditional Greek salad called "Horiatiki."

Ingredients:

• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, sliced onion, bell pepper, and olives.
2. Add capers, then feta cheese.
3. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad to coat all of the ingredients.
4. Finish by sprinkling oregano, salt and pepper.
5. Serve chilled, and enjoy!

Note: For a more traditional Greek salad, add some chopped fresh parsley and mint to the salad.