Margaret’s Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Description This is my yia yia’s recipe–a family favorite straight from the village of Kyparissia. Serve as an appetizer or with tzatziki, Greek salata, and pita or pasta for a full meal. They taste best served at room temp and make for wonderful leftovers. If you don’t care for lamb, try using all beef instead. … Read more

Keftedes – Greek Meatballs

Description Here is a fried Greek meatball – Cyprian style. These are made with grated potatoes; a little different than the islands of Greece. Squeeze some lemon on them and have a taste of Cyprus. Ingredients oil for frying ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 5 white potatoes, peeled 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, … Read more

Feta and Olive Meatballs

Description These baked, ground lamb meatballs are flavored with feta and green olives. Ingredients 1 pound ground lamb ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup chopped green olives 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Instructions Preheat your oven’s broiler. In a large bowl mix together … Read more