Greek Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Spanikopita (Greek Spinach Phyllo Pie)

May 10, 2014September 1, 2016 cheese, Greek, spinach

I don't know what brought it on, but I've been in the mood to play with Greek dishes. While I've eaten many versions of spanikopita, I hadn't made my own until recently, and let me just say that this entree is both easy and substantial enough to make anyone happy... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Greek Phyllo Wraps

April 30, 2014September 1, 2016 Greek, Mains, phyllo

I fell in love with these Greek inspired rolls years ago when I first saw them in the magazine Cuisine at Home. I found the dill pattern so beautiful, I had to make them. They are crazy delicious, easy to make, and look so stunning you won't believe your eyes.... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes

Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

April 30, 2014September 1, 2016 Greek, sauce, yogurt

Creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect with just about any Greek meat dish. For years I tried making a tzaziki sauce that rivaled my favorites from restaurants, but they always came up short. Too runny, too bland, too garlicky, not garlicky enough - how could such a simple sauce be so... Read More

How To

The Food of Jerusalem – Part 2: Basic Hummus

March 26, 2013July 28, 2016 chickpeas, garbanzo beans, Greek, hummus, snack

In the past, I've always made hummus from canned chickpeas. Toss in a food processor with tahini (or peanut butter, not as good, but still yummy,) lemon juice, garlic, parsley and called it quits. What I usually make is tasty enough, but nowhere near as smooth and unctuous as the... Read More