Greek Recipes for Roasted Meats
Roasted lamb may be the most famous of the Greek meat dishes, but all meat roasts are delicious. In traditional Greek homes, roasts are Sunday and holiday centerpieces.
Bandit's Lamb - Arnaki Kleftiko
A variation on the original recipe which cooked in the ground for up to 24 hours, this version calls for a parchment cooking paper wrapping and moist heat cooking until the lamb is falling off the bone. Lots of garlic in this one.
A variation on the original recipe which cooked in the ground for up to 24 hours, this version calls for a parchment cooking paper wrapping and moist heat cooking until the lamb is falling off the bone. Lots of garlic in this one.
Garlic Lemon Chicken (with Potatoes) Kotopoulo Skorthato
Chicken and potatoes baked with lemon, garlic, and oregano. This is an easy recipe that produces fabulous results every time.
Chicken and potatoes baked with lemon, garlic, and oregano. This is an easy recipe that produces fabulous results every time.
Hazelnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb - Paithakia se Krousta Fountoukion
Lamb chops coated with a hazelnut crust make a delicious and elegant dish. The crust combines hazelnuts and thyme, a perfect taste combination with lamb.
Lamb chops coated with a hazelnut crust make a delicious and elegant dish. The crust combines hazelnuts and thyme, a perfect taste combination with lamb.
Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Cheese and Peppers - Arni Yemisto
This is a beautiful special occasion dish, with red and green peppers and white cheeses rolled in a boned, butterflied leg of lamb. The slices are coloroful, the smell is divine, and the taste is even better!
This is a beautiful special occasion dish, with red and green peppers and white cheeses rolled in a boned, butterflied leg of lamb. The slices are coloroful, the smell is divine, and the taste is even better!
Leg of Lamb with Sage & Thyme - Arni me Faskomilo kai Thymari
A simple recipe with extraordinary results. The lamb is cooked with fresh sage and thyme in a slow oven.
A simple recipe with extraordinary results. The lamb is cooked with fresh sage and thyme in a slow oven.
Pork Roast with Thyme and Sage
This pork roast with thyme and sage, flavored with citrus juices and white wine, is a winter favorite and a perfect choice for Christmas dinner.
This pork roast with thyme and sage, flavored with citrus juices and white wine, is a winter favorite and a perfect choice for Christmas dinner.
Pork Shoulder Roast with Cheese - Spala Hoirini sto Fourno
Pork shoulder roast rubbed with mustard and garlic is rolled up around a filling of sharp Greek cheese. Delightful hot or cold.
Pork shoulder roast rubbed with mustard and garlic is rolled up around a filling of sharp Greek cheese. Delightful hot or cold.
Roast Lamb with Potatoes - Arni me Patates sto Fourno
Lamb and potatoes roasted together with a dash of lemon and oregano. This dish is a great choice for Easter dinner. It's easy to prepare, and when combined with a selection of appetizers, salads, and sides, it truly is a Greek masterpiece.
Lamb and potatoes roasted together with a dash of lemon and oregano. This dish is a great choice for Easter dinner. It's easy to prepare, and when combined with a selection of appetizers, salads, and sides, it truly is a Greek masterpiece.
Roasted Chicken and Potatoes - Kotopoulo Fournou
Chicken with potatoes roasted with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice is a Greek favorite and a taste treat.
Chicken with potatoes roasted with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice is a Greek favorite and a taste treat.
Roasted Pork Chops (with Potatoes) - Brizoles Hoirines sto Fourno
Pork chops roasted in the oven with potatoes, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic.
Pork chops roasted in the oven with potatoes, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic.
Roasted Stuffed Chicken - Kotopoulo Yemisto
Chicken, stuffed with a cheese, green pepper, and herb mixture is roasted with potatoes for a fabulous one-dish meal.
Chicken, stuffed with a cheese, green pepper, and herb mixture is roasted with potatoes for a fabulous one-dish meal.
Spit-Roasted Whole Lamb - Arni sti Souvla
The most well-known Greek Easter dish is a whole spit-roasted lamb, cooked over a wood fire.
The most well-known Greek Easter dish is a whole spit-roasted lamb, cooked over a wood fire.
Stuffed Turkey or Chicken with Lamb & Rice - Galopoula Yemisti
Stuffed turkey (or capon) is always appropriate for festive occasions, and this Greek recipe pulls together the classic elements of rice, pine nuts, chestnuts, and lamb for the stuffing. This is a great choice for a Greek (or non-Greek) Christmas or New Year's meal.
Stuffed turkey (or capon) is always appropriate for festive occasions, and this Greek recipe pulls together the classic elements of rice, pine nuts, chestnuts, and lamb for the stuffing. This is a great choice for a Greek (or non-Greek) Christmas or New Year's meal.
Stuffed Whole Baby Lamb with Bulgur - Kouzou Dolma
A recipe brought to Greece by refugees from Kappadokia, whole baby lamb is stuffed with a bulgur mixture and slow-roasted in the oven.
A recipe brought to Greece by refugees from Kappadokia, whole baby lamb is stuffed with a bulgur mixture and slow-roasted in the oven.
Whole Roasted Rabbit with Olives & Capers - Kouneli Yemisto
Olives, capers, and rosemary mark this fabulous recipe for whole roasted rabbit.
Olives, capers, and rosemary mark this fabulous recipe for whole roasted rabbit.