At the Market
All the Ingredients Needed to Make the Greek Menu
Staples
__ sea salt
__ pepper
__ baking powder
__ cinnamon
__ butter
__ eggs
__ vanilla
__ extra virgin olive oil

Saganaki
(Flaming Greek Cheese)

__ 1 pound soft Kasseri cheese
(may substitute mozzarella)
__ 1 lemon
__ 1 375-milliliter bottle brandy
__ 1 baguette

Horiatiki
(Greek Salad)

__ 4 large tomatoes
__ 1 large cucumber
__ 1 red onion
__ 24 kalamata olives
__ 6 ounces feta cheese
__ 1 lemon
__ 2 cloves garlic
__ 1 small jar dried oregano

Avgolemono
(Egg and Lemon Soup)

__ 1½ quarts vegetable stock
__ 1 small package uncooked white rice
__ 1 bunch fresh parsley
__ 2 lemons

Spanakopita
(Spinach and Cheese Pie)

__ 1 pound frozen phyllo dough
__ 1 10-ounce package
frozen chopped spinach
__ 1 bunch scallions
__ 1 garlic clove
__ 1 6-ounce package feta cheese
__ 1 8-ounce package ricotta cheese
__ 1 small wedge Parmesan cheese
__ 1 bunch fresh dill
__ ½ pound butter

Amygdalopita
(Greek Almond Cake)

__ 1½ dozen eggs
__ 2 pounds granulated sugar
__ 1 375-milliliter bottle brandy
__ 3 cups ground almonds
__ 2½ cups toasted bread crumbs
__ 1 canister whipped cream
__ 1 lemon

Wine and Spirits
__ young French Semillon or Semillon blend or
   California Pinot Noir
__ Ouzo
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OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2009