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Greek Cheeses
Feta:
By far, the most popular and the most ancient of the Greek Cheeses.
Feta is traditionally made from goat or sheep’s milk and is stored
in barrels of brine. This white, crumbly, semi-soft cheese is well
salted and lends its flavor to many pies, salads and entrees.
Haloumi:
Made in Cyprus, this cheese is very much like Feta.
Telemes:
Is a variation of Feta cheese. It is crumbly and stored in brine.
The difference is that it is made from cow’s milk and is off white
in color.
Kasseri:
This is a mild - sharp tasting cheese (depending on variety) with a
creamy texture. It is pale yellow in color and usually eaten on it’s
own.
Mizithra:
Though it’s similar to Feta in texture, Mizithra is unsalted. It is
made with a combination of whey; full fat milks and creams. Like
Ricotta and cottage cheese, Mizithra is more often used for sweet
pies
Anthotiro:
A variation of Mizithra. This cheese is usually sold in ‘low fat’
varieties.
Kefalotiri:
This Traditional Greek cheese is very hard in texture. It is made
with a combination of sheep and goat’s milk. Salty and sharp
tasting, it’s similar to Regato and Parmesan and is used for grating
over spaghetti.
Kefalograviera:
A cross between Kefalotiri and Graviera,
this cheese is made from cow’s milk. It’s a hard cheese, pale yellow
in color and is used for grating.
Graviera:
Mild in taste, this cheese resembles Swiss or Gruyere in texture. It
is served with meals or used for grating over spaghetti.
Manouri:
Like Mizithra, Ricotta and Cottage cheese, Manouri is soft in
texture and unsalted. It is made from full fat sheep’s milk and is
mainly used for sweet pies.
Touloumotiri:
Made since antiquity, this cheese is similar to Feta in texture. It
is sweeter and stored by hanging in goatskin or sheepskin bags. Not
many villagers make it now a days, so finding this cheese is rare.
Translations for Herbs & Spices
Allspice - Bahari
Anise Seed -
Glykaniso
Basil - Basiliko
Bay Leaves / Laurel -
Daphni
Black Pepper - Mauro
piperi
Chamomile - Hamomili
Capers - Kapari
Cayenne -
Kokinopipero
Celery - Selino
Cinnamon - Kanela
Citric Acid - Xyno /
Lemontouzo
Cloves - Garifalo
Cumin - Kimino
Curry - Karri
Dill - Anitho
Dittany - Diktamos
Fennel - Maratho
Garlic - Skordo
Linden Tree Flowers -
Tilio
Marjoram - Matzourana
Mastic - Mastiha
Spearmint - Diosmos
Mustard - Moustarda
Nutmeg - Moskokarido
Oregano - Rigani
Paprika - Paprika
Parsley - Maitano
Pine Nuts -
Koukounaria
Rosemary -
Dendrolivano
Sage - Faskomilo /
Lesfakia
Sesame - Sousami
Thyme - Thimari
Translation for Meat & Poultry Cuts
Back - Plati
Brain - Mialo
Breast - Stithos
Brisket - Spala
Chuck - Sverkos
Flank - Lapa
Front Shin - Heraki
Head - Kefali
Heart - Kardia
Heel pot Shank - Noya
Intestines - entira
Leg - Mbouti
Liver - Sikoti
Lungs - Pnevmonia
arrow, bone - Medouli
Oston
Neck - Lemos
Ribs - Paidakia
Round - Strogilo
Rump - Killoto
Sausage
- Loukaniko
Shin - Kotsi
Short loin - Kontra
Fileto
Shoulder - Spala
Sirloin Kontra -
Fileto
Steak or Chop -
Mbrizoles
Sweetbread - Glykadia
Tail - Oyra
Thigh - Miros
Wing - Fteroua
Translation for Game Meats
Black Bird - Kotsifi
Partridge - Perdika
Pheasant - Fasianos
Pigeon - Peristeri
Quail - Ortikia
Robins - Kokkinolemis
Sparrows - Spourgitia
Thrush - Tsihles
Turtle Dove -
Trigonia
Young Pigeon -
Pitsounia
Wood Cock - Mpekats
Hare - Lagos
Rabbit - Kounelli
Venison / Deer -
Elafi
Wild Boar -
Agriogourouno
Land Snails -
Saligaria/Karavoli
Fish &
Seafood Translations
Cod - Bakaliaros
Sole - Glossa
Red Mullet - Barbouni
Smelt - Marides
Swordfish - Xifias
Perch - Perka
Mackerel - Skoumpri
Sea Scorpion -
Skorpios
Salmon - Solomos
Tuna - Tonos
Sea Bream - Fagri
Striped Grey Mullet -
Kefalos
Bogue - Gopa
Saddled Bream -
Melanouri
Gilthead - Tsipoures
Trout - Pestrofa
Grouper - Orfos
Sea Pike - Zargana
Red Snapper -
Sinagrida
Sardines - Sardeles
Anchovies -
Antzougies
Herring - Renka
Jackdaw Mackerel
- Kolios
Ray - Salahi
Octopus - Htapodi
Squid - Kalamari
Cuttlefish - Soupies
Eel - Heli
Moray Eel - Smirena
Shrimp - Garides
Lobster - Astakos
Oysters - Stridia
Crabs - Kavouria
Crayfish - Karavides
Mussels - Midia
Sea Urchins - Ahinos
Approximate
Oven Temperatures
Here's an easy
conversion chart for Oven Temperature
Degrees F
Degrees C Gas Mark
Very Low 250 - 120 -
1/4
Low 300 - 150 - 1
Moderately low 325 -
165 - 2
Moderate 350 - 180 -
3
Moderately hot 375 -
190 - 4-5
Hot 400 - 205 - 6-7
Very Hot 450+ - 230+
- 8+
Approximate
Weights & Measures
Imperial
Metric Household
2.2 pounds - 1
kilogram
1 pound - 450 grams
8 ounces - 225
grams - 1 tea cup
4 ounces - 120 grams
- tea cup
1 ounce - 30 grams - 1
shot glass
1 cup Flour - 120
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup Milk - 225
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup sugar - 225
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup oil - 225 grams
- 16 tablespoons
1 cup honey - 350
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup water - 240
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup rice - 225
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup semolina - 175
grams - 16 tablespoons
1 cup grated cheese -
110 grams - 16 tablespoons
1 tablespoon - 3
teaspoons
¼ cup - 4
tablespoons
1 cup onions - 1
large onion
cup onions - 1 medium
onion
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