Greek

Beets with thick yogurt

Recipe By : P. Wolfart
Preparation Time :1:00

1 pt yogurt -- drained
8 sm beets -- cooked
1 clove garlic -- large
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper -- to taste

1. Peel and crush garlic with a pinch of salt.

2. Drain yogurt to 1 1/2 cups

3. Shed, cube or puree beets.

4. Combine garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add yogurt and beets and blend. Add sugar if desired.

5. Chill at least one hour before use.

Greek Lamb Stew

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Preparation Time :2:30

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt black pepper
3 pounds lamb -- cut into 2" cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 clove garlic
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup white wine
1 can tomato sauce
2 dozen small white onions -- blanched and peeled
1/2 cup black olives -- pitted

Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge lamb cubes in it. Heat olive oil in large soup kettle over medium high heat. Brown lamb cubes in oil.

Sprinkle herbs and garlic over lamb and add stock, wine, and tomato sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer over medium heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add blanched onions and olives. Simmer 1/2 hour longer

Serving Ideas : Serve with toasted pita triangles and a salad.

Hummus

Recipe By : P. Wolfert
Preparation Time :0:30

1 c chickpeas -- dry
1 sm onion -- peeled
1/4 c tahini
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 dash cumin

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in water. Drain, rinse and cook with the onion until peas are soft. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Disgard the onion

2. Stir tahini with oil until blended. Place in food processor and blend with garlic and lemon juice until mix "Whitens". Add cooking liquid and 1 3/4 cup peas. Correct seasonings and allow to sit for 1-2 hours before serving.

Yogurt-Garlic Sauce

Recipe By : P. Wolfart
Preparation Time :0:15

1 qt yogurt -- drained
1/2 c water
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp kosher salt

1. Drain yogurt to 2 cups

2. Work in water until creamy and smooth

3. Crush the garlic with salt and add to yogurt. Adjust garlic and add surgar if bitter.

4. Add mint leaves and lemon juice, salt and pepper if desired.

5. Let sit at least one hour.

NOTES : Option: Add fresh mint or lemon juice (2 tsp)