Long Beach Grecian Festival by the Sea Cookbook

Spanakopita  Ready to Eat Spinach Mixed with Feta, Eggs and Herbs 10 Layers of Buttered Phyllo on Bottom of  Buttered Pan Layering Remaining Butter Phyllo on Top of Spinach Mixture  (should be about 10 more phyllo sheets)   Scored Spanakopita 3 rows length-wise and 4 rows l ength-wise Prepping Spanakopita with 10 layers of phyllo on bottom of the pan, spinach mixture in the middle and the start of phyllo layering on top of spinach.  The 9x14 inch phyllo fits exactly into a 9x14 inch pan , but that size pan is hard to find. Most pans around that size are 9x13 inches. There is a bit of overlap when layering the bottom layers, but it cooks together very nicely. However, the phyllo fits very nicely over the tops. Phyllo is very forgiving. If it breaks, just layer it and add more butter.     Spinach-filled Squares  (Spanakopita) Bake: 30-40 min Prep: 30 min Pieces: 12 This is a family-style spinach-filled phyllo...

   Meatballs (Keftedes) Cook: 25 - 30 min Prep: 8 - 10 min Makes: 40-45 small meatballs The ancient Greeks loved eating meatballs cooked in a broth. We still love our meatballs in soup or served as part of an appetizer plate or even as a main entrée with pastakefa. Consider adding more spices, per taste. Meatball ingredients 3 slices toasted brown bread 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 small onion, finally chopped 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried parsley 2 whole eggs Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon dried mint     Ingredients for Frying Salt Olive oil Flour   Crumble bread and combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Cover bowl with saran wrap and refr...

I made my mom's kourabiethes recipe today.  I have made these cookies for the past 30 plus years and everyone loves them.  However, I never made them with almonds.  Today, I made half with almond and half without the almonds and conducted a neighborhood taste test.   Chopping them up very finely in the Cuisinart was so easy. Drum Roll.....  The winner was the cookie with the almonds.   Historically, kourambiedes were made as a Christmas cookie and now are made year round for  special occasions, such as, Easter, weddings or baptisms.   Butter Tea Cookies   (Kourambiedes) Bake: 15 - 20 min Prep: 20 min Makes: 4 dozen Traditionally, this Greek Christmas cookie was made with a clove in the center signifying the gifts of the three wise men. Today, it is enjoyed year-round especially when celebrating special occasions. (note: for safety reasons, the clove is not included today).   1-po...