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From Lynn Livanos Athan, Former About.com Guide

Updated Articles and Resources
  • How to Make Greek Yogurt Video Created: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
    Greek yogurt is great, healthy snack that you can easily make at home. This About.com video will show you the steps for making Greek yogurt.
  • Guide to Olive Oil Video Created: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
    Olive oil is a big part of Greek cooking, and there are a few different types of olive oil with different uses. This video from About.com will give you an overview of the different types of olive o...
  • How to Make Traditional Greek Hummus Video Created: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Greek hummus is so delicious and you can make it the traditional way at home! Watch this About.com video to see step-by-step instructions for mastering it on your own.
  • How to Make Saganaki Video Created: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Saganaki is a classic Greek dish that can be made using a number of different foods. This About.com video will show you how to make saganaki with cheese and with prawns.
  • How to Make Spanakopita Video Created: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Spanakopita is a flaky spinach pie that's extremely common in the Greek diet. Get a great recipe for this delicious Mediterranean snack in this cooking video from About.com.
  • How to Make Pastitsio Video Created: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Pastitio is a hearty Greek meal that involves macaroni noodles and bolognese sauce. Get an authentic recipe from a Greek chef for Pastitio in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Moussaka With Potatoes Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Moussaka is a hearty dish that resembles a lasagna of potatoes, courgettes, eggplant, and bolognese sauce. Get a great recipe for traditional Greek moussaka in this how-to video from About.com.
  • How to Make Psomi Spitiko Video Created: Friday, November 02, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Psomi spitiko is a great Greek bread that's really easy to bake. This video from About.com will show you how to bake authentic psoi spitiko.
  • How to Make Greek Quince Jam Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Greek quince jam has very few ingredients, making it a simple homemade recipe. Learn how to make Greek quince jam in this About.com video instead of store-bought jellies.
  • How to Make Greek Halva Video Created: Thursday, November 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Greek halva is a delicious dessert made from semolina. Watch this About.com video for easy instructions on making a delicious Greek halva.
  • How to Make Greek Grilled Pork Souvlaki Video Created: Monday, November 19, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Greek grilled pork souvkaki is a simple savory meat recipe that can be modified easily to your tastes. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make Greek grilled pork souvlaki.
  • How to Make Greek Dolmades Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Dolmades might be one of the most well-known and popular Greek dishes, and it's a great snack to keep around the house. Get an authentic recipe for Greek dolmades in this video from About.com.
  • Tips for Cooking With Greek Yogurt Video Created: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Yogurt is a staple of the greek diet and can be found on dishes like meats, desserts, soups, and even on its own. This video from About.com gives some tips on how to cook with Greek yogurt in your ...
  • Tips for Working With Phyllo Video Created: Monday, December 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Phyllo dough is a thin pastry that you'll ind in all sorts o Greek dishes, both sweet and savory. This video from About.com will offer some tips on working with phyllo dough.
  • What is a Meze? Video Created: Monday, November 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    A traditional Greek meze refers to serving many different small Greek dishes together. Get a history of meze and what kinds of dishes can be served in one in this video from About.com.
  • Spices Used in Greek Cooking Video Created: Friday, December 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Greek food has an herby, earthy, fresh flavor that comes from it's assortment of Mediterranean spices used in cooking. Find out about common spices, like cinnamon and oregano, commonly used in Gree...
  • Quick Tip: How to Make Tzatziki Video Created: Sunday, October 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Tzatziki is a traditional yogurt based greek dip or sauce with a ton a flavor that compliments any meal. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make tzatziki.
  • Ingredients Necessary for Greek Cooking Video Created: Friday, December 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    The Greek diet is widely known to be one of the healthiest and freshest of all the world cultures. Get an overview of common ingredients used in Greek cooking by a Greek chef in this video from Abo...
  • Olives Used in Greek Cooking Video Created: Friday, December 14, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Olives are a huge part of the Greek diet and can be used as oils, side dishes, in salads, pickled, and in popular dishes. This video from About.com shows you some of the delicious ways olives are u...
  • Meats Used in Greek Cooking Video Created: Friday, December 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Greek food uses a variety of meat and seafood found in the Mediterranean diet. A Greek chef goes over the types of meat used in Greek cooking in this video from About.com
  • How to Make Traditional Baklava Video Created: Monday, November 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Baklava is a sweet, nutty Greek dessert made with phyllo dough that's sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. Get an authentic recipe for baklava in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Souvlaki Arnisio (Skewered Lamb Kebabs) Video Created: Monday, November 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Lamb skewers, also known as lamb souvlaki, is a savory Greek dish that will certainly satisfy any meat-eater. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make Souvlaki Arnisio, more commonly referre...
  • How to Make Skordalia (Garlic Dip) Video Created: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    This Greek garlic dip, Skodallia, pronounced "Skorthalia", is a great spread or side-dish for meats, poultry or fish. Get an authentic recipe for this potato-based Greek staple in this how-to video...
  • How to Make Moussaka Video Created: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made from vegetables, bolognese sauce, and white sauce, or béchamel. Get an authentic recipe for this traditional Greek dish in this cooking video from Abo...
  • How to Make Loukoumathes (Honey Puffs) Video Created: Saturday, November 03, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    The Greek dessert Loukoumathes are basically honey puffs. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make this traditional Greek dessert recipe.
  • How to Make Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip) Video Created: Friday, November 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Melitzanosalata is a delicious, classic Greek eggplant dip. This About.com video will teach you to make authentic melitzanosalata.
  • How to Make Keftedes Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Keftedes, a fried meatball, is a classic Greek recipe. Learn how to make your own homemade keftedes from an authentic Greek recipe in this how-to video from About.com.
  • How to Make Greek Coffee Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Greek coffee is made and served much differently than American drip coffee; the milk and sugar here are added during the cooking process. Get a demonstration for making your own Greek coffee in thi...
  • How to Make Domatokeftethes (Tomato Fritters) Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Tomatoes fritters, or Domatokeftethes as they are known in Greek cuisine, are very simple to make if you know how to mix the batter and balance your ingredients. Watch this About.com video to learn...
  • How to Make Greek Lemon-Garlic Chicken Video Created: Monday, December 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Lemon-garlic chicken is a Greek staple that's really easy to make. This video from About.com will show you the recipe for Greek lemon-garlic chicken.
  • How to Make Homemade Yogurt Video Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    The idea of making your own yogurt may seem daunting, but it's actually a very easy process that can be done at home. In this About.com video, learn an easy way to make fresh, homemade yogurt, usin...
  • How to Make a Homemade Gyro Video Created: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Gyros are popular dishes in Greek cuisine, they make a great lunch, and are relatively easy to make. In this About.com video, learn how to make your own gyro at home.

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